Hamp Atkinson Explained

Hamp Atkinson
State House1:Texas
District1:1st
Termstart1:January 14, 1975
Termend1:January 11, 1983
Predecessor1:Vernon Edgar Howard
Successor1:Alex Harris Short Jr.
Birth Date:December 23, 1933
Birth Place:New Boston, Texas, US
Death Place:De Kalb, Texas, US
Spouse:Sue Farris Atkinson
Children:2
Parents:Ballard Atkinson
Sybil Garrett Atkinson

Hamp Atkinson was a Texas Democratic politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1975 to 1983.[1]

Life

Atkinson was born on December 23, 1933, in New Boston, Texas, to Ballard and Sybil Garrett Atkinson. He died on July 5, 2016, at the age of 82 in De Kalb, Texas.[2]

Politics

Hamp Atkinson was a democrat. He served in the Texas House from 1975 to 1983. He retired after his fourth term in office.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legislative Reference Library of Texas. www.lrl.state.tx.us. March 7, 2018.
  2. Web site: Hamp Atkinson. www.batesfamilyfuneralhome.com. March 7, 2018.
  3. Web site: Resolution. May 21, 2018.