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George F. Korkmas (born August 2, 1931) was an American politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1961 to 1963.
George F. Korkmas | |
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 21-2 district | |
| In office December 18, 1961 – January 8, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Peter J. La Valle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 2, 1931 Tyler, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Theresa Eltife (m. 1952) |
| Alma mater | Catholic University of America |
Korkmas was born on August 2, 1931, in Tyler, Texas. He graduated from Tyler High School in 1948. He attended the Catholic University of America and graduated in 1952 with a degree in chemical engineering. That same year, he married his wife, Theresa Eltife, and they had five children.
In 1961, he was elected in a special election to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Peter J. La Valle.[1] He was the first Republican to represent Galveston County in the Texas House of Representatives since Reconstruction.[1]
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- ^ a b "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
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