Mary Jane Bode
Full Name: Mary Jane BodeOther surnames: Goodpasture,
Date of birth: July 28, 1926
Date of death: September 23, 1998
Terms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 37-B | Jan 9, 1979 - Jan 13, 1981 | 66th | Democrat | Austin / Travis | Travis | |
| H | 37-B | Dec 21, 1977 - Jan 9, 1979 | 65th (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) | Democrat | Austin / Travis | Travis |
Terms of service footnotes
(1) Proclamations, 9/14/1977 and 11/15/1977, ordering a special election in House District 37B on 11/8/1977, and second special election on 12/10/1977, to serve out the unexpired term of the Honorable Sarah Weddington. Governor Dolph Briscoe. November 15, 1977 ↩ September 14, 1977 ↩
(2) Mary Jane Bode, in special election 12/10/1977, sworn 12/21/1977, succeeded Sarah R. Weddington, resigned 9/1/1977. First session was 65th 2nd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(3) Sworn 12/21/1977. Oaths of Office. ↩
(4) Canvass of returns for special election 11/8/1977 and second special election 12/10/1977. Texas Secretary of State. ↩
(5) Certification of members of the House of Representatives, 65th Legislature, Special Session (members elected since the adjournment of the Regular Session), 7/5/1978. Texas Secretary of State. ↩
(6) Special election 11/8/1977, runoff 12/10/1977. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001. ↩
Terms of Service
- Legislatures:
- 66th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Austin / Travis
- Counties in district:
- Travis
Terms of service notes
(1) Proclamations, 9/14/1977 and 11/15/1977, ordering a special election in House District 37B on 11/8/1977, and second special election on 12/10/1977, to serve out the unexpired term of the Honorable Sarah Weddington. Governor Dolph Briscoe. November 15, 1977 ↩ September 14, 1977 ↩
(2) Mary Jane Bode, in special election 12/10/1977, sworn 12/21/1977, succeeded Sarah R. Weddington, resigned 9/1/1977. First session was 65th 2nd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(3) Sworn 12/21/1977. Oaths of Office. ↩
(4) Canvass of returns for special election 11/8/1977 and second special election 12/10/1977. Texas Secretary of State. ↩
(5) Certification of members of the House of Representatives, 65th Legislature, Special Session (members elected since the adjournment of the Regular Session), 7/5/1978. Texas Secretary of State. ↩
(6) Special election 11/8/1977, runoff 12/10/1977. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001. ↩
Biographical Information
- 76th Legislature, R.S., HR 218. Resolutions - Memorial.
- Photo and biographical sketch, Mary Jane Goodpasture Bode, pp. 189-191. Born 7/28/1926. Capitol Women: Texas Female Legislators, 1923-1999, 2000.
- Mary Jane Bode. Texas State Cemetery.
- Photograph. Mary Jane Bode, 66th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Mary Jane Bode, 65th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- 65th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 66th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information
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