John S. Burgess
John S. Burgess (May 10, 1920 – September 20, 2007) was an American attorney and politician from Vermont who served as Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives (1969–1971) and the 72nd lieutenant governor of Vermont (1971–1975).
John S. Burgess | |
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From 1970 campaign for Lieutenant Governor | |
| Lieutenant Governor of Vermont | |
| In office 1971–1975 | |
| Governor | Deane C. Davis Thomas P. Salmon |
| Preceded by | Thomas L. Hayes |
| Succeeded by | Brian D. Burns |
| Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| In office 1969–1971 | |
| Preceded by | Richard W. Mallary |
| Succeeded by | Walter L. Kennedy |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from District 4-5 | |
| In office 1965–1971 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Buraczynski (from Brattleboro) |
| Succeeded by | Robert R. J. Edmond |
| State's Attorney of Windham County, Vermont | |
| In office 1952–1957 | |
| Preceded by | Edward A. John |
| Succeeded by | Ernest W. Gibson III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 10, 1920 New York City |
| Died | September 20, 2007 (aged 87) Keene, New Hampshire |
| Resting place | Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Brattleboro, Vermont |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ronda H. Prouty (m. 1947-2007, his death) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Northeastern University University of Vermont |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1941–1972 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force United States Air Force Reserve |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
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