John M. Berry (Kentucky politician) explained

John M. Berry
Office:Majority Leader of the Kentucky Senate
Term Start:January 8, 1980
Term End:January 1, 1982
Predecessor:Tom Garrett
Successor:Joe Wright
State Senate1:Kentucky
District1:26th
Term Start1:January 1, 1974
Term End1:January 1, 1982
Predecessor1:Tom Harris
Successor1:Louis Peniston
Birth Date:1935
Death Date:October 27, 2016 (aged 81)
Party:Democratic

John M. Berry Jr. (1935 – October 27, 2016) was an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky Senate from 1974 to 1982, serving as majority leader of the body from 1980 to 1982. Berry was first elected in 1973, after incumbent senator Tom Harris resigned to become the Kentucky natural resources commissioner.[1] He did not seek reelection in 1981.[2]

He died in October 2016 at age 81.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: February 6, 1973 . John Berry Files For Senate Seat . . 18.
  2. News: January 14, 1981 . State Sen. Berry won't seek re-election . . A6.
  3. Web site: John Berry Obituary . Legacy.com . July 5, 2024.