Chris Wakim | |
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Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 3rd district | |
In office 2003–2007 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Christopher Wakim[1] December 19, 1957 West Virginia, U.S.[2] |
Political party | Republican |
Children | Laura Chapman |
Residence | Wheeling, West Virginia |
Alma mater | United States Military Academy Harvard Extension School |
Chris Wakim (born December 19, 1957)[2] is a former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates having represented the Third District from 2003 to 2007. He was also the 2008 Republican nominee for the First Senatorial District in West Virginia. The Third District represents the majority of citizens in Ohio County, WV. In the 77th West Virginia House of Delegates, Wakim was the Ranking Republican on the Veterans Affairs/Homeland Security committee. The grandson of Lebanese immigrants, he graduated from West Point in 1980.
During his 11-year Army career, Wakim attained the rank of captain, along the way suffering a broken back, crushed elbow, and reconstructed knee while an infantry officer. He now has disabled veteran status. Wakim has not provided specific details about how the accidents occurred.[3]
His father is orthopedic surgeon Paul Wakim.