Joseph E. Lockridge
Full Name: Joseph Edwin LockridgeDate of birth: July 15, 1932
Date of death: May 3, 1968
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 33-5 | Jan 10, 1967 - May 3, 1968 | 60th (1) | Democrat | Dallas / Dallas | Dallas |
(1) Zan W. Holmes, Jr., in special election 6/18/1968, sworn 6/24/1968, succeeded Joseph E. Lockridge, died 5/3/1968. First session was 60th 1st Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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House District 33-5
Jan 10, 1967 - May 3, 1968 Legislatures: 60th (1) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas Counties in district: Dallas |
(1) Zan W. Holmes, Jr., in special election 6/18/1968, sworn 6/24/1968, succeeded Joseph E. Lockridge, died 5/3/1968. First session was 60th 1st Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Information top
Resolutions and Journal entries
- 85th Legislature, R.S., HR 452, celebrating Black History Month and honoring the leadership and vision of African American lawmakers. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- Lockridge chosen "Rookie [Freshman] of the Year," 60th Legislature, Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 60th Legislature, 1st C.S., HCR 2. Resolutions - Memorial.
Biographical Sketches
- LOCKRIDGE, JOSEPH EDWIN (1932-1968). Handbook of Texas Online.
- Biographical sketch, honors, citations, and civic and community activities, pp. 151-154. Negro Legislators of Texas and Their Descendants, 1970.
- Memorial, June 1968, p. 570. Texas Bar Journal.
Military Service Notes
- United States Army, Korean War. Handbook of Texas Online.
Other Resources
- Election to Texas Legislature, p. 110. Austin Lawyers: A Legacy of Leadership and Service, 2005.
- Mentioned in Minority Civil Rights and the Texas Legislature, 2018.
Photographs
- Photograph. Joseph E. Lockridge, 60th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 60th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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60th R.S. - 1967
Education Federal Relations Mental Health and Mental Retardation Penitentiaries State Affairs |
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