Bill Paxon
| Bill Paxon | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York |
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In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1999 |
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| 31st congressional district 1989–1993 | |
| 27th congressional district 1993–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Kemp |
| Succeeded by | Thomas M. Reynolds |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 147th district |
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In office January 1, 1983 – December 31, 1988 |
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| Preceded by | Richard L. Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | Thomas M. Reynolds |
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L. William Paxon April 29, 1954 Akron, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Molinari |
| Children | two |
| Residence | Alexandria, Virginia |
| Alma mater | Canisius College |
L. William "Bill" Paxon (born April 29, 1954) is a lobbyist and former member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
Paxon was born in Akron, near Buffalo, New York. At the age of 15, Paxon volunteered for the first congressional campaign of former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jack Kemp. Kemp, decades later, was the Republican Vice Presidential nominee in 1996. Paxon graduated from St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute high school in 1972, and then from Canisius College. He was elected to the Erie County Legislature in November 1977 at the age of 23, making him the youngest member ever when elected. In addition, he holds honorary doctorates from Daemen College, Roberts Wesleyan College and Canisius College. For many years, he lived in Western New York State, including Gowanda, New York.
Paxon was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1983 to 1988, sitting in the 185th, 186th and 187th New York State Legislatures.
He was elected to the 101st, 102nd, 103rd, 104th and 105th United States Congresses, holding office from January 3, 1989, to January 3, 1999. Paxon chaired the Republican House Leadership committee during the 105th Congress. In 1992, Paxon was elected to chair the National Republican Congressional Committee.
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