Arthur Louis Schechter

Arthur L. Schechter
United States Ambassador to the Bahamas
In office
October 29, 1998 – March 1, 2001
President Bill Clinton
Preceded by Sid Williams
Succeeded by J. Richard Blankenship
Personal details
Born (1939-12-06) December 6, 1939
Rosenberg, Texas
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Joyce Proler Schechter
Profession Diplomat, Attorney, Philanthropist

Arthur Louis Schechter (born December 6, 1939 Rosenberg, Texas) is an American attorney, philanthropist, diplomat, socialite and Senior Partner at Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer, and Harris based in Houston, Texas.[1] Schechter previously served as the United States Ambassador to the Bahamas.[2] He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and was appointed by President Bill Clinton on October 29, 1998.[3] On return, Schechter chaired the Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority and has been instrumental in pioneering a light rail for the residents of Houston.[4]

Philanthropic Service

Schechter has served on boards of philanthropic organizations, including Career and Recovery Resources.[5] SEARCH Homeless Services.[6]

Education

Schechter graduated in 1958 from Lamar Consolidated High School. In 1962, he received a Bachelor of Arts in Plan II from the University of Texas at Austin. In 1964, he earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law. In 1965, he attended the University of Houston to pursue a Master's degree in Political Science and Foreign Affairs.

Personal life

Schechter resides in Houston, Texas with his wife, Joyce Proler Schechter. They have two daughters: Leslie Rose Karpas (Hedley) born in 1966 and Jennifer Rosen (Alan, Harris County Constable) born in 1968. They have five grandchildren.

References

  1. ↑ "Houston Personal Injury Lawyer - SMS Legal". SMS Legal. Retrieved 2017-06-28.
  2. ↑ "Biography: Arthur L. Schechter". 1997-2001.state.gov. Retrieved 2017-06-28.
  3. ↑ "Council of American Ambassadors > members > Arthur L. Schechter". 2010-09-17. Archived from the original on 2010-09-17. Retrieved 2017-06-28.
  4. ↑ Fleck, Tim (2002-05-09). "Tales of Rail". Houston Press. Retrieved 2017-06-28.
  5. ↑ "About Us (archived copy)". careerandrecovery.org. 2015-10-22. Archived from the original on 2015-10-22. Retrieved 2017-06-28.
  6. ↑ "Houston Homeless & Help | SEARCH Homeless Services". www.searchhomeless.org. Retrieved 2017-06-28.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Sidney Williams		 United States Ambassador to Bahamas
1998 – 2001		 Succeeded by
J. Richard Blankenship
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