Terry Everett
American politician (1937–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the U.S. Congressman from Alabama. For the U.S. Congressman from Tennessee, see Fats Everett.
Robert Terry Everett (February 15, 1937 – March 12, 2024) was an American politician and a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Alabama's 2nd congressional district. He served from 1993 to his retirement in 2009.
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Terry Everett | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Bill Dickinson |
Succeeded by | Bobby Bright |
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Born | (1937-02-15)February 15, 1937 Dothan, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | March 12, 2024(2024-03-12) (aged 87) Rehobeth, Alabama, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Barbara Pitts Everett |
Alma mater | Enterprise State Junior College |
Occupation | Journalist; Real estate executive |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1955–1959 |
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On September 26, 2007, Everett announced his intention to retire at the end of the 110th Congress after the 2008 elections.[1] He was succeeded by Bobby Bright, the first Democrat to represent the district since William Louis Dickinson won it during the Barry Goldwater landslide in Alabama in 1964.