William B. Alexander
Bill Alexander | |
|---|---|
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| President pro tempore of the Mississippi State Senate | |
| In office January 1976 – January 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Perry |
| Succeeded by | Tommy Brooks |
| Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 12th district | |
| In office January 1960 – January 1984 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Brooks Alexander Jr. December 23, 1921 Boyle, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 2006 (aged 84) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Belle McDonald |
| Education | Mississippi College University of Mississippi |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
William Brooks Alexander Jr. (December 23, 1921 - January 19, 2006) was an American attorney, farmer, and politician. He was a member of the Mississippi State Senate from 1960 to 1984, and its president pro tempore from 1976 to 1984.
Biography
William Brooks Alexander was born on December 23, 1921, in Boyle, Mississippi.[1][2] He was the son of lawyer William Brooks Alexander Sr. and Vivien B. Alexander.[2] He attended schools in Boyle for 12 years.[2] He also became an Eagle Scout.[2] He graduated from the University of Mississippi Law School in 1948.[2] He became a member of the Mississippi State Senate in 1960.[1][2] In 1966, while still a state senator, he was a candidate for Congress.[2] In 1976, he became the senate's president pro tempore, and held that position until he stopped being a member of the Senate in 1984.[1][2] He died on January 19, 2006.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Mississippi. Legislature (1980-01-01). "Hand book : biographical data of members of Senate and House, personnel of standing committees [1980]". Mississippi Legislature Hand Books.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "SC 554 (As Adopted by Senate and House) - 2006 Regular Session". billstatus.ls.state.ms.us. Retrieved 2021-06-12.