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  George, Russell L.
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NameRussell L. George
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Rifle, Colorado , United States
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Born May 28, 1946 (77 years)
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InfoA fourth generation Coloradan, Russell George was born on May 28, 1946, in Rifle, Colorado. His family was involved in cattle ranching and farming near Rifle where he attended public schools. He graduated from Rifle Union High School in 1964, and attended Colorado State University as a Boettcher Scholar, graduating in 1968 with a B.S. degree in economics. He received a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School in 1971. After practicing law in Denver, he served as an Action/Vista Volunteer with the Crow Tribe in Montana. In 1976, George joined a law office in Rifle where he practiced until 2000.

He has been involved in several government and civic organizations. George has served as Rifle municipal judge. He has also served as a member, director, officer, or counsel for water districts, civic and fraternal organizations, political groups, and bar associations.

George was elected to the first of four consecutive terms in the Colorado House of Representatives in 1992, representing Garfield, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, and Moffat counties. He served as Speaker during his fourth term.

After leaving the Colorado legislature, George served as the Executive Director of the Colorado Division of Wildlife from September 2000 through 2003. He then served as the Executive Director of the Department of Transportation.

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