US Congressman. A member of the Republican Party, he served the State of Indiana's 8th Congressional District in the House of Representatives from 1979 until 1983. Raised in Indiana, he studied at the University of Evansville and later served with the Indiana National Guard. He had a lengthy association within the television broadcasting industry. Additionally, he founded a company which developed energy efficient homes and businesses. Deckard was charged with driving while intoxicated prior to the General Election of 1982 and as a result, he lost his Congressional seat.
US Congressman. A member of the Republican Party, he served the State of Indiana's 8th Congressional District in the House of Representatives from 1979 until 1983. Raised in Indiana, he studied at the University of Evansville and later served with the Indiana National Guard. He had a lengthy association within the television broadcasting industry. Additionally, he founded a company which developed energy efficient homes and businesses. Deckard was charged with driving while intoxicated prior to the General Election of 1982 and as a result, he lost his Congressional seat.
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