Born in Dallas Texas, graduated from Lancaster High School
Lettered in 3 sports
Member National Honor Society
Earned BS University of North Texas
- Majored in secondary education
- Teaching field: biology
- Lifetime teaching certificate – state of Texas
Graduate work, SMU – MLA
Hon. LD – University of Texas – San Antonio
Served 4 terms in Texas House of Representatives
Highlights:
- Chairman, Youth Committee
- V. Chairman Public Health
- Co-authored nation's first complete anatomical gift act
- Authored System of Scientific Areas
- Co-authored establishment of University of Texas – Dallas
Civic Highlights:
- Former member – Charlton Methodist Hospital Board
- Organized Health Clinic for "working poor" inside Park Cities Church
- Chamber of Commerce Chairman
- Local ISD – Education Foundation Chairman
- Served member local city council
Business Highlights:
After teaching, entered banking business. Served as president of two banks. Currently involved in real estate development; primarily developing kidney dialysis centers.
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