Wellington Leader April 29, 1993
The well-known, fonly remembered Democratic lawmaker, J. Foster Whaley, of Pampa, died Sunday, April 25, 1993, at the age of 73.
Whaley, a state legislator from 1970 to 1989, represented several counties in the Panhandle of Texas. Among his achievements relating to Collingsworth County remembered this week are when he was elected as representative from the 66th Legislative District, which covered ten counties. Upon his retirement from politics, his district had become the 84th, and extended from Collingsworth County westward to cover part of Lubbock County.
Foster Whaley was held in high regard throughout Collingsworth County for his service to its people and their institutions. His most important work for the county was when he sponsored and carried the Legislation to create the Collingsworth County Underground Water District in 1985.
During the fuel crisis of the late 1970s, Representative Whaley worked with fuel suppliers of Collingsworth County to help keep diesel fuel available to the farmers.
When a bill was introduced in the Legislature in 1979 to increase the amount of liability that schools would be liable for, Whaley received credit state-wide for getting the proposal killed, as it would have been costly to school districts state-wide.
County sportsmen remember his work to retain local control of quail hunting dates according to the situation in each individual county. His work was effective, however, the hunting regulations soon were governed by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
In every session of the Legislature, he worked hard to see that any legislation introduced met with education needs of this county. It was said of him that he worked 24 hours a day on this important subject.
Also, during the period that appraisal districts were being formed, he worked closely with the schools and counties so they would create the smallest burden possible.
His local friends recall that from the time he entered the 66th Legislature, Representative Whaley carried out his self-declared purpose of being a full-time legislator, until he retired.
Whaley was born in Bulcher and grew up in Illinois Bend. He graduated from St. Jo High School and received his bachelors of science degree in agriculture from Texas A&M. During World War II he served under Gen. George Patton in the 3rd Army Division n Europe. He earned the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
In 1950 Whaley first located in Pampa, serving the area as Gray County's agricultural agent. He also served as Armstrong County Agent from 1953-1960. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agents and the Superior Service Award from A&M.
He was a member of the Mary Ellen & Harvester Church of Christ of Pampa, and a member of Kiwanis Club International in Pampa.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Spaling Whaley of the home, two daughters, Christie Ann Cofield of Copperas Cove, and Karlette Kay Baker of Chattanooga, TN; a son, Wayne Jay Whaley of The Woodlands in Houston, and four grandchildren.
The well-known, fonly remembered Democratic lawmaker, J. Foster Whaley, of Pampa, died Sunday, April 25, 1993, at the age of 73.
Whaley, a state legislator from 1970 to 1989, represented several counties in the Panhandle of Texas. Among his achievements relating to Collingsworth County remembered this week are when he was elected as representative from the 66th Legislative District, which covered ten counties. Upon his retirement from politics, his district had become the 84th, and extended from Collingsworth County westward to cover part of Lubbock County.
Foster Whaley was held in high regard throughout Collingsworth County for his service to its people and their institutions. His most important work for the county was when he sponsored and carried the Legislation to create the Collingsworth County Underground Water District in 1985.
During the fuel crisis of the late 1970s, Representative Whaley worked with fuel suppliers of Collingsworth County to help keep diesel fuel available to the farmers.
When a bill was introduced in the Legislature in 1979 to increase the amount of liability that schools would be liable for, Whaley received credit state-wide for getting the proposal killed, as it would have been costly to school districts state-wide.
County sportsmen remember his work to retain local control of quail hunting dates according to the situation in each individual county. His work was effective, however, the hunting regulations soon were governed by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
In every session of the Legislature, he worked hard to see that any legislation introduced met with education needs of this county. It was said of him that he worked 24 hours a day on this important subject.
Also, during the period that appraisal districts were being formed, he worked closely with the schools and counties so they would create the smallest burden possible.
His local friends recall that from the time he entered the 66th Legislature, Representative Whaley carried out his self-declared purpose of being a full-time legislator, until he retired.
Whaley was born in Bulcher and grew up in Illinois Bend. He graduated from St. Jo High School and received his bachelors of science degree in agriculture from Texas A&M. During World War II he served under Gen. George Patton in the 3rd Army Division n Europe. He earned the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
In 1950 Whaley first located in Pampa, serving the area as Gray County's agricultural agent. He also served as Armstrong County Agent from 1953-1960. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agents and the Superior Service Award from A&M.
He was a member of the Mary Ellen & Harvester Church of Christ of Pampa, and a member of Kiwanis Club International in Pampa.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Spaling Whaley of the home, two daughters, Christie Ann Cofield of Copperas Cove, and Karlette Kay Baker of Chattanooga, TN; a son, Wayne Jay Whaley of The Woodlands in Houston, and four grandchildren.
Wellington Leader April 29, 1993
The well-known, fonly remembered Democratic lawmaker, J. Foster Whaley, of Pampa, died Sunday, April 25, 1993, at the age of 73.
Whaley, a state legislator from 1970 to 1989, represented several counties in the Panhandle of Texas. Among his achievements relating to Collingsworth County remembered this week are when he was elected as representative from the 66th Legislative District, which covered ten counties. Upon his retirement from politics, his district had become the 84th, and extended from Collingsworth County westward to cover part of Lubbock County.
Foster Whaley was held in high regard throughout Collingsworth County for his service to its people and their institutions. His most important work for the county was when he sponsored and carried the Legislation to create the Collingsworth County Underground Water District in 1985.
During the fuel crisis of the late 1970s, Representative Whaley worked with fuel suppliers of Collingsworth County to help keep diesel fuel available to the farmers.
When a bill was introduced in the Legislature in 1979 to increase the amount of liability that schools would be liable for, Whaley received credit state-wide for getting the proposal killed, as it would have been costly to school districts state-wide.
County sportsmen remember his work to retain local control of quail hunting dates according to the situation in each individual county. His work was effective, however, the hunting regulations soon were governed by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
In every session of the Legislature, he worked hard to see that any legislation introduced met with education needs of this county. It was said of him that he worked 24 hours a day on this important subject.
Also, during the period that appraisal districts were being formed, he worked closely with the schools and counties so they would create the smallest burden possible.
His local friends recall that from the time he entered the 66th Legislature, Representative Whaley carried out his self-declared purpose of being a full-time legislator, until he retired.
Whaley was born in Bulcher and grew up in Illinois Bend. He graduated from St. Jo High School and received his bachelors of science degree in agriculture from Texas A&M. During World War II he served under Gen. George Patton in the 3rd Army Division n Europe. He earned the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
In 1950 Whaley first located in Pampa, serving the area as Gray County's agricultural agent. He also served as Armstrong County Agent from 1953-1960. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agents and the Superior Service Award from A&M.
He was a member of the Mary Ellen & Harvester Church of Christ of Pampa, and a member of Kiwanis Club International in Pampa.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Spaling Whaley of the home, two daughters, Christie Ann Cofield of Copperas Cove, and Karlette Kay Baker of Chattanooga, TN; a son, Wayne Jay Whaley of The Woodlands in Houston, and four grandchildren.
The well-known, fonly remembered Democratic lawmaker, J. Foster Whaley, of Pampa, died Sunday, April 25, 1993, at the age of 73.
Whaley, a state legislator from 1970 to 1989, represented several counties in the Panhandle of Texas. Among his achievements relating to Collingsworth County remembered this week are when he was elected as representative from the 66th Legislative District, which covered ten counties. Upon his retirement from politics, his district had become the 84th, and extended from Collingsworth County westward to cover part of Lubbock County.
Foster Whaley was held in high regard throughout Collingsworth County for his service to its people and their institutions. His most important work for the county was when he sponsored and carried the Legislation to create the Collingsworth County Underground Water District in 1985.
During the fuel crisis of the late 1970s, Representative Whaley worked with fuel suppliers of Collingsworth County to help keep diesel fuel available to the farmers.
When a bill was introduced in the Legislature in 1979 to increase the amount of liability that schools would be liable for, Whaley received credit state-wide for getting the proposal killed, as it would have been costly to school districts state-wide.
County sportsmen remember his work to retain local control of quail hunting dates according to the situation in each individual county. His work was effective, however, the hunting regulations soon were governed by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
In every session of the Legislature, he worked hard to see that any legislation introduced met with education needs of this county. It was said of him that he worked 24 hours a day on this important subject.
Also, during the period that appraisal districts were being formed, he worked closely with the schools and counties so they would create the smallest burden possible.
His local friends recall that from the time he entered the 66th Legislature, Representative Whaley carried out his self-declared purpose of being a full-time legislator, until he retired.
Whaley was born in Bulcher and grew up in Illinois Bend. He graduated from St. Jo High School and received his bachelors of science degree in agriculture from Texas A&M. During World War II he served under Gen. George Patton in the 3rd Army Division n Europe. He earned the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
In 1950 Whaley first located in Pampa, serving the area as Gray County's agricultural agent. He also served as Armstrong County Agent from 1953-1960. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agents and the Superior Service Award from A&M.
He was a member of the Mary Ellen & Harvester Church of Christ of Pampa, and a member of Kiwanis Club International in Pampa.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Spaling Whaley of the home, two daughters, Christie Ann Cofield of Copperas Cove, and Karlette Kay Baker of Chattanooga, TN; a son, Wayne Jay Whaley of The Woodlands in Houston, and four grandchildren.
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