Don Caruth

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Don Caruth
West Virginia State Senate District 10
Former member
Assumed office 2004
Current term ends died in office May 1, 2010
Political party	Republican
Profession	Attorney
Website	Senate website

1 Committee assignments
2 Personal
3 External links
4 References

Donald Caruth (b. May 23, 1950-d. May 1, 2010) is a former Republican member of the West Virginia State Senate. He was a Senator since 2004, representing the 10th district until his death from brain cancer^[1].

Caruth earned his BA from Concord College. He went on to receive his JD from West Virginia University College of Law

Caruth was a former regional supervisor in Veterans Education and Training for the West Virginia Department of Education. He was also a former executive director for West Virginia Career College. He has also worked as Town Attorney for the Town of Athens. Caruth is a former adjunct professor for Concord College, as well as Bluefield State College.

Caruth served in the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2002 to 2004. Caruth served in the West Virginia Senate from 2004 till his death on May 1, 2010, representing the 10th district. He was the Senate Minority Leader.

Committee assignments

Caruth was serving on the following committees when he died:

Personal

Don left behind at the time of his death his wife Laura and their five children.

External links

Biography from the West Virginia Legislature
Biography from Project Vote Smart
Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002

References

↑ WTAP-TV "WV Senate Minority Leader Dies of Brain Cancer", May 2, 2010

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