U.S. Congressman. After graduating from the University of Texas in 1954, he served in U.S. Army until 1956. After leaving the Army, he coached football and track, Henderson High School Texas (1957-59), was officer and director in five Texas banks and a special assistant to United States Representative W.R. Poage (1972-74). In 1979, he was elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-sixth Congress and to the next five succeeding Congresses, serving until 1991. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he resumed his previous business interests until his death.
U.S. Congressman. After graduating from the University of Texas in 1954, he served in U.S. Army until 1956. After leaving the Army, he coached football and track, Henderson High School Texas (1957-59), was officer and director in five Texas banks and a special assistant to United States Representative W.R. Poage (1972-74). In 1979, he was elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-sixth Congress and to the next five succeeding Congresses, serving until 1991. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he resumed his previous business interests until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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