Earl Harris (politician)

Earl Harris
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
In office
1982–2015
Personal details
Born (1941-11-08)November 8, 1941
Kerrville, Tennessee
Died March 23, 2015(2015-03-23) (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

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 is a member of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus.

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

  1. ↑ "Rep. Earl Harris dies after extended illness - TheStatehouseFile.com - TheStatehouseFile.com". thestatehousefile.com.
  2. ↑ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
  3. ↑ McAllen.com.-Earl Harris
  4. ↑ "Earl L. Harris's Obituary on The Times". The Times.
  5. ↑ Correspondent, LU ANN FRANKLIN Times. "Donna Harris elected to finish late husband's term in state legislature".
  6. 1 2 Tribune, Chicago. "State Rep. Earl Harris remembered as 'tireless advocate, first-rate thinker'".
  7. 1 2 637-9078, Dan Carden dan.carden@nwi.com, (317). "State Rep. Earl Harris dies at 73".


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