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John J. Gavin

John J. Gavin

Full Name: John Joseph Gavin
Date of birth: August 23, 1920
Date of death: February 16, 2007

Terms of Service

Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
H 81 Jan 10, 1989 - Jan 8, 1991 71st   Democrat Wichita Falls / Wichita   Wichita
H 81 Jan 13, 1987 - Jan 10, 1989 70th   Democrat Wichita Falls / Wichita   Wichita
H 81 Jan 8, 1985 - Jan 13, 1987 69th   Democrat Wichita Falls / Wichita   Wichita
H 81 Jan 11, 1983 - Jan 8, 1985 68th   Democrat Wichita Falls / Wichita   Wichita
H 52 Jan 13, 1981 - Jan 11, 1983 67th   Democrat Wichita Falls / Wichita   Wichita

Terms of Service

Legislatures:
71st  
Party:
Democrat
Home City/County:
Wichita Falls / Wichita
Counties in district:
Wichita

Legislatures:
70th  
Party:
Democrat
Home City/County:
Wichita Falls / Wichita
Counties in district:
Wichita

Legislatures:
69th  
Party:
Democrat
Home City/County:
Wichita Falls / Wichita
Counties in district:
Wichita

Legislatures:
68th  
Party:
Democrat
Home City/County:
Wichita Falls / Wichita
Counties in district:
Wichita

Legislatures:
67th  
Party:
Democrat
Home City/County:
Wichita Falls / Wichita
Counties in district:
Wichita

Biographical Information

  • United States Navy; United States Naval Reserve. "Born on August 23, 1920, in Indianapolis, Indiana, John Gavin attended Notre Dame University and was in his final year of studies there when the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II; Mr. Gavin answered the nation's call to service and joined the "Flying Irish," a group of Notre Dame students who became Naval aviators; he served bravely as a carrier-based fighter pilot during the war and was a member of the Naval Reserve until 1948." 80th Legislature, R.S., HCR 114. Resolutions - Memorial.

  • Photograph. John J. Gavin, 71st Legislature, Members of the 71st Legislature Texas House of Representatives (CD-RW)
  • Photograph. John J. Gavin, 71st Legislature, State Preservation Board
  • Photograph. John J. Gavin, 70th Legislature, State Preservation Board
  • Photograph. John J. Gavin, 69th Legislature, State Preservation Board
  • Photograph. John J. Gavin, 68th Legislature, State Preservation Board
  • Photograph. John J. Gavin, 67th Legislature, State Preservation Board

Committee Information

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