Terms of Service
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Senate,
37th
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Legislature
1/11/1921 - 5/5/1921
Democrat
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"Russell's Resignation Accepted by Neff," 5/13/1921, p. 4, dateline May 5. Senator John A. Russell. "The resignation has been in the Governor's hands since the regular session of the Legislature, but he accepted it only today."
Hamlin Herald (Hamlin, Texas) .
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In Senate, Joe Burkett, in special election 6/4/1921, sworn 7/18/1921, succeeded John A. Russell, resigned 2/28/1921. In House, Ben Russell, in special election 7/16/1921, sworn 7/20/1921, succeeded Joe Burkett, resigned after Regular Session.
Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004 2005.
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37th Legislature - List of State Senators Elected at the General Election Held November 2nd, 1920, oath of office administered, 1/11/1921, pp. 2-3.
Senate Journal .
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37th Legislature - Message from Governor Pat M. Neff 2/28/1921, p. 611, including resignation letter of Senator J.A. Russell dated 2/22/1921; resignation accepted by Senate 2/28/1921, p. 614; vote rescinded 3/11/1921, pp. 1148-1149.
Senate Journal .