Vernon Kerr
Vernon Kerr | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives | |
| In office 1971–1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Vernon Norman Kerr March 11, 1928 Gallup, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | May 28, 2020 (aged 92) Los Alamos, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | New Mexico Highlands University (BS, MS) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Vernon Norman Kerr (March 11, 1928 – May 28, 2020)[1] was an American politician and scientist who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives.
Early life and education
[edit]Kerr was born in Gallup, New Mexico and graduated from Gallup High School.[1][2] He received his bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry and his master's degree in organic chemistry from New Mexico Highlands University.[3]
Career
[edit]He was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean War. Kerr worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico from 1955 to 1987. He lived with his wife and family in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Kerr served in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 1971 until 1986 and was a Republican. He also served on the Los Alamos County Council. Kerr later served as secretary of the New Mexico Department of Finance.
Death
[edit]Kerr died in Los Alamos, New Mexico at the age of 92.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Obituary: Vernon Norman Kerr – Mar. 11, 1928 – May 28, 2020". Los Alamos Reporter. 2020-06-06. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ^ Representative, Vernon N. Kerr | Life Member, National Rifle Association; Former N. m. "OPINION | Mother's .38 kept us safe that night". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-10-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "Vernon Kerr Obituary - Albuquerque, NM | Albuquerque Journal". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 2020-06-09 – via Legacy.
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