Biography
A Representative from Louisiana. Born in Hodge, Jackson Parish, La. , July 19, 1941. Graduated from Minden High School, Minden, La. , 1959. B. S. , Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La. , 1963. M. B. A. , Georgia State University, Atlanta, Ga. , 1968. Businessman. Farmer. Owner-operator of Hallmark Farms in Ringgold, La. Management executive, Western Electric Co. , Chicago, Ill. , 1963-1973. Elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fifth and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1977-January 3, 1993). Unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Third Congress in 1992. Is a resident of Great Falls, Va.