Biography
A Representative from Texas. Born in Stamford, Jones County, Tex. , October 26, 1938. Graduated from Stamford High School, Stamford, Tex. , 1957. A. S. , Tarleton State Junior College, Stephenville, Tex. , 1959. B. S. , Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Tex. , 1961. M. S. , Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Tex. , 1962. Farmer. Teacher. Business executive. Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1972. Elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-sixth and twelve succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1979-January 3, 2005). Unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 2004. Died on May 17, 2023, in Granbury, Tex.