Gordon Helsel

Gordon Helsel
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 91st district
Assumed office
March 9, 2011
Preceded by Thomas D. Gear
Mayor of Poquoson, Virginia
In office
1996–2011
Preceded by Cornell Burcher
Succeeded by Gene Hunt
Personal details
Born Gordon Clair Helsel, Jr.
(1947-01-09) January 9, 1947
Hampton, Virginia, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Joyce Ann Rasnick
Residence Poquoson, Virginia
Alma mater Thomas Nelson Community College
Committees Health Welfare and Institutions
Science and Technology
Website www.gordonhelsel.com
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1966–1971
Battles/wars Vietnam War
Awards Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart (2)

Gordon Clair Helsel, Jr. (born January 9, 1947) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and former mayor of Poquoson, Virginia. He represents the 91st district, which includes the city of Hampton and Poquoson. A retired businessman, Helsel previously served on the city council (1982–1990), as vice mayor (1990–1994), and as mayor (1996–2010) of Poquoson.[1]

References

  1. "Biography". Virginia House of Delegates. Archived from the original on June 4, 2012. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
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