Vincent Joseph "V. J." Bella | |
|---|---|
| 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 | July 29, 1927 Patterson, Louisiana |
| 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]
References
- ↑ Outstanding Civic Leaders of America. Outstanding American Foundation. 1968. p. 40.
- ↑ "Membership in the Louisiana House of Representatives, 1812–2008" (PDF). house.louisiana.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 31, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2010.
- ↑ "Regular Session, 2005, House Concurrent Resolution No. 14 by Representative Bruneau". legis.state.la.us. Archived from the original on February 24, 2012. Retrieved April 27, 2010.
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