Hamp Atkinson
Hamp Atkinson was a Texas Democratic politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1975–1983.[1]
Hamp Atkinson | |
|---|---|
| 64th–67th Representative of the Texas House of Representatives, District 1 | |
| In office January 14, 1975 – January 11, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Vernon Edgar Howard |
| Succeeded by | Alex Harris Short Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 23, 1933 New Boston, Texas, US |
| Died | July 5, 2016 (aged 82) De Kalb, Texas, US |
| Spouse(s) | Sue Farris Atkinson |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | Ballard Atkinson Sybil Garrett Atkinson |
Life
Atkinson was born on December 23, 1933 in New Boston, Texas to Ballard and Sybil Garrett Atkinson. He died on July 5, 2016 at the age of 82 in De Kalb, Texas.[2]
Politics
He served in the Texas House from 1975–1983. He retired after his fourth term in office.[3]
References
- "Legislative Reference Library of Texas". www.lrl.state.tx.us. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- "Hamp Atkinson". www.batesfamilyfuneralhome.com. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- "Resolution" (PDF). Retrieved May 21, 2018.
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