Earl Harris (politician)
Earl L. Harris (November 8, 1941 – March 23, 2015) was an American politician, Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 2nd District from 1982 to 2015, his death.[1][2][3][4] His wife was elected to succeed him in the House on April 18, 2015.[5] Harris was a member of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus.
Earl Harris | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| In office November 4, 1992 – March 23, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | J. Bradley Fox |
| Succeeded by | Donna Harris |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
| In office November 3, 1982 – November 4, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | J. Bradley Fox |
| Succeeded by | Jesse Michael Villalpando, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 8, 1941 Kerrville, Tennessee |
| Died | March 23, 2015 (aged 73) East Chicago, Indiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Donna |
| Residence | East Chicago, Indiana |
| Alma mater | Indiana University Purdue University Illinois Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Fixed Asset Administrator, East Chicago School Corporation |
Education
He attended Indiana University, Purdue University, and the Illinois Institute of Technology.[6]
Career
Education and military
Prior to his political career, he served as the fixed assets administrator for the East Chicago School Corp.[6]
He also served for six years in the United States Navy Reserves.[7]
Politics
He was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 1982.[7]
References
- "Rep. Earl Harris dies after extended illness - TheStatehouseFile.com - TheStatehouseFile.com". thestatehousefile.com.
- "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
- McAllen.com.-Earl Harris
- "Earl L. Harris's Obituary on The Times". The Times.
- Correspondent, LU ANN FRANKLIN Times. "Donna Harris elected to finish late husband's term in state legislature".
- Tribune, Chicago. "State Rep. Earl Harris remembered as 'tireless advocate, first-rate thinker'".
- 637-9078, Dan Carden dan.carden@nwi.com, (317). "State Rep. Earl Harris dies at 73".CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
External links
- Indiana State Legislature - Representative Earl Harris official Indiana State Legislature site
- Profile at Vote Smart
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