Russ Fairchild

Russell H. Fairchild
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 85th district
In office January 3, 1989 – November 30, 2010
Preceded by	John Showers
Succeeded by	Fred Keller
Personal details
Born	February 19, 1947 (1947-02-19) Sunbury, Pennsylvania
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Carol Fairchild
Residence	Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Alma mater	Penn State University
Religion	Methodist
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Battles/wars	Vietnam War
Awards	Bronze Star

Russell H. "Russ" Fairchild is a Republican politician and former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Career

Fairchild has seen several of his bills become law, including Act 69 of 2005, that makes it illegal to take voyeuristic or “upskirting” photos and post them on the Internet. He also authored Ashley’s Law, which requires school districts to set a policy allowing students with disabilities to be able to participate in high school commencement ceremonies, and two new laws to improve the privacy of Social Security numbers.

Personal

Fairchild was born in Sunbury and graduated from Lewisburg High School and Penn State University MontAlto campus. After college, he served in the U.S. Army and in Vietnam as an infantry platoon leader. Upon his return home in 1969, he started a heavy construction business with his brother in Winfield. He served as president of the company until his election to the House.

Fairchild is a recipient of the Bronze Star and other combat citations for his Vietnam service. He is a member of the American Legion, an honorary member of the Military Order of Purple Heart, a lifetime member of the VFW and the Veterans of the Vietnam War.

Fairchild and his wife reside in East Buffalo Township, outside of Lewisburg. They are both Penn State graduates; his wife works as an elementary teacher in the Selinsgrove School District.

External links

• Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart