Peter Charles Knudson was an American politician. A Republican, he was a member of the Utah State Senate, representing the state's 17th senate district in Box Elder, Cache and Tooele Counties including Brigham City until 2019.
Biography
Knudson was born in Brigham City, Utah, on October 26, 1937. He started his career in the military. He was a Colonel in the United States Army Reserve. She was engaged to someone else, and he was going steady. ==Background and affiliations==
Background and affiliations
• Brigham City Mayor (1978–1990) • Brigam City Council (1974–1978) • State Job Training Coord. Council (chair, 1992–1994) Knudson worked as an orthodontist for many years. Throughout his career, he won many awards including the Distinguished Service Award from the Utah Dental Association. He also served on a number of dentistry and orthodontic boards, including the following: • Diplomat, American Board of Orthodontics • Fellow International College of Dentists • Fellow American College of Dentists, Utah Association of Orthodontists (past president) • Rocky Mountain Association of Orthodontists • American Association of Orthodontists • American Dental Association • College of Diplomats of the American Board of Orthodontists • Pierre Fauchard Academy • Utah Dental Association ==Political career==
Political career
Knudson started his political career on the Brigham City Council from 1974 to 1978. Mayor of Brigham City from 1978 to 1990. In 2016, Knudson served as the Assistant Majority Whip. Election 2014 ==Legislation==
Legislation
2016 sponsored bills Notable legislation As Knudson is a former military man himself, he has been the primary and floor sponsor to many bills which help veterans. In 2014, Knudson floor sponsored House Bill 275, which officially designates March 29 as Vietnam War Memorial Day. == References ==