Biography
A Representative from Alabama. Born in Huntsville, Madison County, Ala. , August 22, 1947. Graduated from public schools. B. A. , University of Alabama, 1969. J. D. , University of Alabama Law School, 1972. United States Army, 1972. United States Army Reserves, 1976-1978. Assistant district attorney, Madison County, Ala. , 1973-1975. Lawyer, private practice. District attorney of Madison County, Ala. , 1981-1990. Elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Second and to the eight succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1991-January 3, 2009). Was not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Eleventh Congress in 2008.