S.L. Abbott
Full Name: Shirley L. AbbottDate of birth: July 23, 1924
Date of death: April 23, 2013
Terms of Service top
Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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H | 71 | Dec 15, 1977 - Jan 9, 1979 | 65th (1) (2) (3) | Republican | El Paso / El Paso | Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Presidio |
(1) Shirley L. Abbott, in special election 12/3/1977, sworn 12/15/1977, succeeded James J. Kaster, Jr., resigned 9/1/1977. Abbott served 65th 2nd Called Session only. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) Sworn 12/15/1977. Oaths of Office.
(3) Special election 11/8/1977, runoff 12/3/1977. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001.
Terms of Service top
House District 71
Dec 15, 1977 - Jan 9, 1979 Legislatures: 65th (1) (2) (3) Party: Republican Home City/County: El Paso / El Paso Counties in district: Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Presidio |
(1) Shirley L. Abbott, in special election 12/3/1977, sworn 12/15/1977, succeeded James J. Kaster, Jr., resigned 9/1/1977. Abbott served 65th 2nd Called Session only. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) Sworn 12/15/1977. Oaths of Office.
(3) Special election 11/8/1977, runoff 12/3/1977. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001.
Biographical Information top
Selected newspaper articlesOther Resources
- "Former U.S. Ambassador Shirley L. Abbott of El Paso dies at 88," 4/25/2013. El Paso Times.
Photographs
- Photograph. S.L. Abbott, 65th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 65th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
65th R.S. - 1977
Regions, Compacts, and Districts State Affairs State Affairs Subcommittee on Indian Affairs |
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