Richard C. White

A Representative from Texas. Born in El Paso, Tex. , April 29, 1923. Graduated from Dudley Primary School, and the El Paso High School, and the Citizen's Military Training Camp at San Antonio, Tex. Attended Texas Western College, 1940-1942. Graduated from the University of Texas in 1946 and from the law school of the same university in 1949. Was admitted to the bar in 1949 and began the practice of law in El Paso. Served in the United States Marine Corps as a rifleman and Japanese interpreter in the Pacific Theater, 1942-1945. Was awarded the Purple Heart. Served in the State house of representatives, 1955-1958. Served as El Paso county chairman, 1963-1965. Elected as a Democrat to the Eighty-ninth and to the eight succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1965-January 3, 1983). Was not a candidate for reelection in 1982. Returned to the practice of law. Was a resident of El Paso, Tex. , until his death on February 18, 1998. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.