Robert Dean Garton (born August 18, 1933) is an American former politician from the state of Indiana. A Republican, he served in the Indiana Senate from 1970 to 2006.[4] Garton previously served in the United States Marine Corps from 1955 to 1957, reaching the rank of First lieutenant.[5] From 1969 to 1970, Garton served on the Indiana Civil Rights Commission.[6] Garton served as President pro tempore of the Indiana Senate from 1980 to 2006.[7] In 2006, Garton lost renomination to Greg Walker.[8]
Bob Garton | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the Indiana Senate | |
| In office November 5, 1980 – November 8, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Koons Edwards[1] |
| Succeeded by | David C. Long |
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 41st district | |
| In office November 8, 1972 – November 8, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established[2] |
| Succeeded by | Greg Walker |
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office November 4, 1970 – November 8, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | James Boner Young[3] |
| Succeeded by | Jesse Charles Andrew Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1933 Chariton, Iowa |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Barbara |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Columbus, Indiana |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University (BS) Cornell University (MS) |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1955–1957 |
| Rank |  First lieutenant |
References edit
- ^ "Offices". 3 March 2015.
- ^ "Offices". 3 March 2015.
- ^ "Offices". 3 March 2015.
- ^ "Indiana Politicians by Letter". 6 March 2015.
- ^ "Robert D. Garton Indiana Senate Papers, 1968-2015". 25 September 2015.
- ^ "Robert Dean Garton". Indiana Legislator Database. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- ^ "Offices". 3 March 2015.
- ^ "Big upset: Garton concedes to Walker". 3 May 2006.
External links edit
- Project Vote Smart – Senator Robert D. Garton (IN) profile
- Our Campaigns – Senator Robert D. Garton (IN) profile
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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