Don Young
This article's lead section may not adequately summarize key points of its contents. Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article. (May 2014) Don Young Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alaska's At-large district Incumbent Assumed office March 6, 1973 Preceded by Nick Begich Chairperson of the House Transportation Committee In office January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2007 Preceded by Bud Shuster Succeeded by Jim Oberstar Chairperson of the House Natural Resources Committee In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2001 Preceded by Jim Sensenbrenner Succeeded by Lamar Smith Member of the Alaska Senate from the I district In office January 11, 1971 – March 6, 1973 Preceded by Paul Haggland Succeeded by George Silides Personal details Born Donald Edwin Young (1933-06-09) June 9, 1933 (age 81) Meridian, California, U.S. Political party Republican Spouse(s) Lu Fredson (1963–2009) Children Joni Dawn Alma mater Yuba College California State University, Chico Religion Episcopalianism Signature Military service Allegiance  United States Service/branch United States Army Years of service 1955–1957 Unit 41st Tank Battalion Donald Edwin "Don" Young (born June 9, 1933) is the U.S. Representative for Alaska's at-large congressional district, serving since 1973. He is a member of the Republican Party. Young is the dean of the Alaskan congressional delegation, the third most senior U.S. Representative and the most senior Republican Representative.