Al Edwards (politician)
American politician (1937–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Albert Ely Edwards (March 19, 1937 – April 29, 2020) was an American politician who served in the Texas Legislature, representing District 146. He is best known as the principal proponent of the Juneteenth Texas state holiday, approved in 2007, which in 2021 became a federal holiday. Edwards served on three of the most influential Committees, including the Rules and Resolutions Committee, the Budget and Oversight Committee, and the Appropriations Committee.[1]
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Quick Facts Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 146th district, Preceded by ...
Al Edwards | |
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Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 146th district | |
In office January 2009 – January 2011 | |
Preceded by | Borris Miles |
Succeeded by | Borris Miles |
In office January 1978 – January 2007 | |
Preceded by | None (district created) |
Succeeded by | Borris Miles |
Personal details | |
Born | Albert Ely Edwards (1937-03-19)March 19, 1937 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Died | April 29, 2020(2020-04-29) (aged 83) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Resting place | Texas State Cemetery Austin, Texas |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 8 |
Alma mater | Texas Southern University |
Profession | Realtor and Mortgage Broker |
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