Charles Wilson

A Representative from Texas. Born in Trinity, Trinity County, Tex. , June 1, 1933. Attended the public schools. Graduated from Trinity High School, 1951. While a student at Sam Houston State University at Huntsville, Tex. , was appointed to the United States Naval Academy and received a B. S. From the Academy in 1956. Served in the United States Navy, with rank of lieutenant, 1956-1960. Engaged in the lumber business. Elected to the Texas house of representatives, 1960-1966. Elected to the Texas senate, 1966-1972. Elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-third and to the eleven succeeding Congresses until his resignation on October 8, 1996 (January 3, 1973-October 8, 1996). Was not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Fifth Congress in 1996. Died on February 10, 2010, in Lufkin, Tex. Interment in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.