B. G. Hendrix
| B. G. Hendrix | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
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In office 1962–1996 | |
| Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
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In office 1989–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Ernest Cunningham |
| Succeeded by | John Lipton |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 16, 1922 Jenny Lind, Arkansas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Fort Smith, Arkansas |
| Occupation | politician |
Bert Garrett Hendrix, Jr. (born December 16, 1922), known as B. G. (Beagle) Hendrix, was an Arkansas state politician.[1] He served for 34 years in the Arkansas House of Representatives for the Fort Smith[2] district, along with Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1989 to 1991.[3] During his time in the house, he was involved in acquiring the first computer for the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith in the late 1960s. He was elected initially to the House in 1962.[4] He also served as the Arkansas Attorney General for a brief period of time before retiring from the house in the 1990s.[5] He currently resides in Fort Smith.
References
- ↑
- ↑ "B.G. Hendrix briefly back with Clinton". The City Wire. 2009-02-18. Retrieved 2012-01-07.
- ↑ "Past Speakers of the House". Arkansashouse.org. Retrieved 2012-01-07.
- ↑ http://archives.arkansasnews.com/2006/01/07/house-speaker-designate-selection-set-for-monday/
- ↑ "UAFS | News | University of Arkansas - Fort Smith". Uafs.edu. 2010-03-18. Retrieved 2012-01-07.
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