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.
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 |
Biography edit
William Brooks Alexander was born on December 23, 1921, in Boyle, Mississippi.[1][2] He was the son of lawyer and state senator William Brooks Alexander Sr. and Vivien B. Alexander.[2][3] 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 was first elected to the Mississippi State Senate in 1960 after the death of his father, who had been the incumbent.[3][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 his last Senate term ended in 1984.[1][2] He died on January 19, 2006.[2]
References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "W B Alexander". Clarion-Ledger. 1966-07-16. p. 8. Retrieved 2022-11-12.