Russ Fairchild

Russell H. "Russ" Fairchild is a Republican politician and former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Career
Fairchild has seen several of his bills become law, including Act 69 of 2005, that makes it illegal to take voyeuristic or “upskirting” photos and post them on the Internet. He also authored Ashley’s Law, which requires school districts to set a policy allowing students with disabilities to be able to participate in high school commencement ceremonies, and two new laws to improve the privacy of Social Security numbers.

Personal
Fairchild was born in Sunbury and graduated from Lewisburg High School and Penn State University MontAlto campus. After college, he served in the U.S. Army and in Vietnam as an infantry platoon leader. Upon his return home in 1969, he started a heavy construction business with his brother in Winfield. He served as president of the company until his election to the House.

Fairchild is a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal and other combat citations for his Vietnam service. He is a member of the American Legion, an honorary member of the Military Order of Purple Heart, a lifetime member of the VFW and the Veterans of the Vietnam War.

Fairchild and his wife reside in East Buffalo Township, outside of Lewisburg. They are both Penn State graduates; his wife works as an elementary teacher in the Selinsgrove School District.