John N. Leedom
Full Name: John Nesbett LeedomDate of birth: July 27, 1921
Date of death: May 31, 2011
Terms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 16 | Jan 10, 1995 - Mar 19, 1996 | 74th (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) | Republican | Dallas / Dallas | Dallas, Rockwall | |
| S | 16 | Jan 12, 1993 - Jan 10, 1995 | 73rd (6) (7) | Republican | Dallas / Dallas | Dallas | |
| S | 16 | Jan 8, 1991 - Jan 12, 1993 | 72nd (8) | Republican | Dallas / Dallas | Dallas | |
| S | 16 | Jan 13, 1987 - Jan 8, 1991 | 71st (9) 70th | Republican | Dallas / Dallas | Senate President Pro Tempore (71st) | Dallas |
| S | 16 | Jan 11, 1983 - Jan 13, 1987 | 69th 68th (10) | Republican | Dallas / Dallas | Dallas | |
| S | 16 | Jan 13, 1981 - Jan 11, 1983 | 67th (11) | Republican | Dallas / Dallas | Dallas |
Terms of service footnotes
(1) In Senate, John J. Carona, in special election 6/1/1996, sworn 6/20/1996, succeeded John N. Leedom, resigned 3/19/1996. In House, Carolyn Galloway, in special election 11/5/1996, sworn 11/15/1996, succeeded John J. Carona, took oath of office as senator 6/20/1996. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(2) 74th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/11/1995, pp. 75-76. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal. ↩
(3) Carona did not resign House seat; it became vacant when he took Senate oath of office 6/20/1996. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office. ↩
(4) State Senate, District 16, May 4, 1996 and runoff June 1, 1996. Texas Secretary of State - Sum of Official Tabulation for Special Election, 1996. ↩
(5) Leedom resignation date; Carona Senate oath of office date. Texas Senate, Secretary of the Senate. ↩
(6) 73rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/25/1993, pp. 589-590. Drew 2-year term. Senate Journal. ↩
(7) Due to redistricting litigation, entire Senate went up for reelection in 1994. See also Clips database, 4/6/1993 - 4/8/1993, Redistricting - Legislature; and Guide to 2001 Redistricting - Appendix A, 1990s Redistricting (Texas Legislative Council). Terrazas v. Slagle, 821 F.Supp. 1162 (April 5, 1993), 1993. ↩
(8) 2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 1992 due to redistricting. Texas Constitution Art. III, §3, Election and term of office of Senators. ↩
(9) 71st Legislature - Senate President Pro Tempore, Regular Session, elected 1/10/1989. Senate Journal. ↩
(10) 68th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/17/1983, p. 495. Drew 4-year term (also see message from President, p. 467). Senate Journal. ↩
(11) 2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 1982 due to redistricting. Texas Constitution Art. III, §3, Election and term of office of Senators. ↩
Terms of Service
- Legislatures:
- 72nd (8)
- Party:
- Republican
- Home City/County:
- Dallas / Dallas
- Counties in district:
- Dallas
- Legislatures:
- 71st (9) 70th
- Leadership role:
-
Senate President Pro Tempore (71st)
(70th)
- Party:
- Republican
- Home City/County:
- Dallas / Dallas
- Counties in district:
- Dallas
- Legislatures:
- 69th 68th (10)
- Party:
- Republican
- Home City/County:
- Dallas / Dallas
- Counties in district:
- Dallas
- Legislatures:
- 67th (11)
- Party:
- Republican
- Home City/County:
- Dallas / Dallas
- Counties in district:
- Dallas
Terms of service notes
(1) In Senate, John J. Carona, in special election 6/1/1996, sworn 6/20/1996, succeeded John N. Leedom, resigned 3/19/1996. In House, Carolyn Galloway, in special election 11/5/1996, sworn 11/15/1996, succeeded John J. Carona, took oath of office as senator 6/20/1996. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(2) 74th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/11/1995, pp. 75-76. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal. ↩
(3) Carona did not resign House seat; it became vacant when he took Senate oath of office 6/20/1996. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office. ↩
(4) State Senate, District 16, May 4, 1996 and runoff June 1, 1996. Texas Secretary of State - Sum of Official Tabulation for Special Election, 1996. ↩
(5) Leedom resignation date; Carona Senate oath of office date. Texas Senate, Secretary of the Senate. ↩
(6) 73rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/25/1993, pp. 589-590. Drew 2-year term. Senate Journal. ↩
(7) Due to redistricting litigation, entire Senate went up for reelection in 1994. See also Clips database, 4/6/1993 - 4/8/1993, Redistricting - Legislature; and Guide to 2001 Redistricting - Appendix A, 1990s Redistricting (Texas Legislative Council). Terrazas v. Slagle, 821 F.Supp. 1162 (April 5, 1993), 1993. ↩
(8) 2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 1992 due to redistricting. Texas Constitution Art. III, §3, Election and term of office of Senators. ↩
(9) 71st Legislature - Senate President Pro Tempore, Regular Session, elected 1/10/1989. Senate Journal. ↩
(10) 68th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/17/1983, p. 495. Drew 4-year term (also see message from President, p. 467). Senate Journal. ↩
(11) 2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 1982 due to redistricting. Texas Constitution Art. III, §3, Election and term of office of Senators. ↩
Biographical Information
- 67th Legislature, 1st C.S., SR 63. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 72nd Legislature, 1st C.S., SR 50. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 82nd Legislature, 1st C.S., SCR 1. Resolutions - Memorial.
- Oral history interview available in Oral History Collection, University of North Texas.
- Memorial biographical sketch and photo. A State of Remembrance, 2013.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 67th Legislature, 1981.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 68th Legislature, 1983.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 69th Legislature, 1985.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 70th Legislature, 1987.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 71st Legislature, 1989.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 72nd Legislature, 1991.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senators, 73rd Legislature, 1993.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senators, 74th Legislature, 1995.
- United States Navy, World War II. 82nd Legislature, 1st C.S., SCR 1. Resolutions - Memorial.
- United States Navy. Photo and salute. With Honor and Gratitude: A Special Thank You to Our Texas Senate Members Who Served Our Country, 2017.
- Named one of the 'Used Furniture'. Best and Worst Legislators 1987.
- Named 'Most Improved'. Best and Worst Legislators 1985.
- Awarded one of 'Brotherhood Awards'. Best and Worst Legislators 1983.
- Named one of 'The Worst'. Best and Worst Legislators 1981.
- Photograph. John Nesbett Leedom, 74th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John Nesbett Leedom, 73rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John Nesbett Leedom, 72nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John Nesbett Leedom, 71st Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John Leedom, 70th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John Leedom, 69th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John Leedom, 68th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John Leedom, 67th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- 67th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, west wall. GE.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 68th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, west wall. GE.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 69th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 70th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 71st session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 72nd session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 73rd session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 74th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
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