Vincent Joseph "V. J." Bella | |
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Louisiana State Representative for District 50 (Iberia and St. Mary parishes) | |
In office 1972–1990 | |
Preceded by | At-large members: (1) Carl W. Bauer |
Succeeded by | Jack D. Smith |
Louisiana State Fire Marshal | |
In office 1990–1992 | |
In office 1996–2004 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Patterson, Louisiana | July 29, 1927
Political party | Republican |
Children | 7 |
Parent(s) | Joseph John and Loreta L. Bella |
Occupation | Firefighter; businessman |
Vincent Joseph Bella, known as V. J. Bella (born July 29, 1927),[1] is a former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 50 in Iberia and St. Mary parishes, whose service extended from 1972 to 1990.[2] Thereafter, Bella served in Baton Rouge as the appointed state fire marshal from 1990 to 1992 and again from 1996 to 2004. As a representative, Bella was a pioneer in fire sprinkler legislation.[3]