Earl Harris (politician)
Earl Harris | |
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Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
In office 1982–2015 | |
Personal details | |
Born |
Kerrville, Tennessee | November 8, 1941
Died |
March 23, 2015 73) East Chicago, Indiana | (aged
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.[7]
He also served for six years in the United States Navy Reserves.[8]
Politics
He was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 1982.[9]
References
- ↑ Earl Harris Dies After Extended Illness
- ↑ Votesmart.org.-Earl Harris
- ↑ McAllen.com.-Earl Harris
- ↑ http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwitimes/obituary.aspx?pid=174493086
- ↑ http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/highland/donna-harris-elected-to-finish-late-husband-s-term-in/article_fe69b44a-ffb0-5057-b2d8-9ad780bf27f8.html
- ↑ http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/news/ct-ptb-earl-harris-death-st-0324-20150323-story.html
- ↑ http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/news/ct-ptb-earl-harris-death-st-0324-20150323-story.html
- ↑ http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/state-rep-earl-harris-dies-at/article_f5a1557f-8150-54bf-bef0-5d038faf1a64.html
- ↑ http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/state-rep-earl-harris-dies-at/article_f5a1557f-8150-54bf-bef0-5d038faf1a64.html
External links
- Indiana State Legislature - Representative Earl Harris official Indiana State Legislature site
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
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