Charles J. Colgan: Politician (1926-2017)
Charles Joseph Colgan (September 25, 1926 – January 3, 2017) was an American politician and businessman.
He served as a member of the Virginia Senate from the 29th district from January 1976 to January 2016. He also served two terms as President pro tempore from 2008 to 2012, and for less than four months in 2014.
Colgan was born in Frostburg, Maryland. He served in the U.S. Air Force (USAF) in 1945. He was married twice and had eight children.
Colgan died from a vascular illness on January 3, 2017 in Aldie, Virginia. He was 90.
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