Pierre Bernard (Tarn politician) facts for kids
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Pierre Bernard
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| Member of the French National Assembly for Tarn's 1st constituency | |
| In office 10 October 1980 – 1 April 1993 |
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| Preceded by | André Billoux |
| Succeeded by | Paul Quilès |
| General Councillor for the Canton of Valence-Albigeois | |
| In office 1982–2001 |
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| Preceded by | Pierre Nespoulos |
| Succeeded by | André Maille |
| Mayor of Trébas | |
| In office 1970–2001 |
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| Succeeded by | Patricia Bousquet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 June 1934 Alban, France |
| Died | 5 December 2020 (aged 86) Trébas, France |
| Political party | PS |
Pierre Bernard (born June 6, 1934 – died December 5, 2020) was a French politician. He spent many years serving his community and country in different important roles.
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About Pierre Bernard
Pierre Bernard was born in a town called Alban in France in 1934. He lived a long life, passing away in 2020 at the age of 86 in Trébas, another town in France. He was known for his work in politics, helping to lead and represent people in his region.
His Political Journey
Pierre Bernard held several important positions during his career. He started as the mayor of his hometown, Trébas, and later became a representative in the French government.
Serving as Mayor of Trébas
Pierre Bernard was the Mayor of Trébas for a long time, from 1970 to 2001. A mayor is the leader of a city or town. They are responsible for making decisions that help the community, like managing local services and representing the people who live there.
Role as General Councillor
From 1982 to 2001, Pierre Bernard also served as a General Councillor for the Canton of Valence-Albigeois. A General Councillor is like a regional representative. They work to make decisions for a larger area, helping to manage things like local roads, schools, and other public services.
Member of the National Assembly
One of his most important roles was being a member of the National Assembly from 1981 to 1993. The National Assembly is a big part of the French government, similar to the House of Representatives in some other countries. Its members are elected by the people to make laws for the entire country.
Pierre Bernard took over this role after another politician, André Billoux, passed away. He was elected in 1981 and served for 12 years. In 1993, he decided not to run for re-election, and Paul Quilès took his place.
Other Contributions
Besides his elected roles, Pierre Bernard also chaired the Syndicat départemental d'énergies du Tarn until 2014. This organization likely dealt with energy matters in the Tarn region. In 2015, he wrote a book about his life called Trébas, en cinquante ans de ma vie, which means "Trébas, in fifty years of my life."
Pierre Bernard dedicated many years to public service, working to improve the lives of people in his community and region.
