RAY KIRKPATRICK
Texas
Legislator
1947-1952
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RAY KIRKPATRICK |
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Biographical Sketch
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Born, Trenton, Fannin County Texas. Parents Homer E. and Mamie Swearingen Kirkpatrick |
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Graduated, Trenton High School. Member Future Farmers of America and editor of school paper. |
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U. S. Army, World War II. Served in Italy, France, and North Africa. |
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Texas House of Representatives. Youngest man in state history to chair Appropriations Committee |
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Graduate, Baylor School of Law |
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Private law practice |
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State Board of Insurance. Appointed Chairman for four years in 1972. |
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Died
in Round Rock. Interred in State Cemetery in Austin.Survived by sister,
Betty Kirkpatrick Syptak, two neices, and three great-nephews.