Terry C. Burton
For the English soccer player, see Terry Burton.
| Terry Burton | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the Mississippi Senate | |
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Assumed office January 5, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Giles Ward |
| Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 31st district | |
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Assumed office January 7, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Alan Heflin |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Terry Clark Burton January 31, 1956 Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party |
Democratic (1988–2002) Republican (2002–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Darleen Allday |
Terry Clark Burton (born January 31, 1956) is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 31. He also serves as President Pro Tempore.
Early life
Terry Clark Burton was born on January 31, 1956 in Philadelphia, Mississippi.[1]
Career
Burton serves as a Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 31, which includes parts of Lauderdale County, Newton County, Scott County, Mississippi.[1] Since January 2016, he has also served as President Pro Tempore of the Mississippi Senate.[2] In February 2015, he proposed a bill to lower the concealed carry fees in Mississippi from $100 to $80.[3]
Personal life
Burton is married to Darleen Allday, with whom he has two children.[1] They reside in Newton, Mississippi.[1] He is a member of the United Methodist Church.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Terry C. Burton". Mississippi State Senate. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ↑ Gunter, Nick (January 8, 2016). "Senator Terry C. Burton Discusses New Role in Senate". WTOK-TV. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ↑ Pender, Geoff; Gates, Jimmie E. (February 5, 2015). "Legislature passes first 'killing deadline'". The Clarion Ledger. Retrieved January 30, 2016.