John S. Redditt Explained

John Redditt
Office:President pro tempore of the Texas Senate
Term Start:May 11, 1935
Term End:September 16, 1935
Predecessor:Kenneth M. Regan
Successor:Will M. Martin
State Senate1:Texas
District1:3rd
Term Start1:January 10, 1933
Term End1:January 14, 1941
Predecessor1:William E. Thomason
Successor1:Ben Ramsey
Birth Name:John Sayers Redditt
Birth Date:4 April 1899
Birth Place:Center, Texas, U.S.
Death Place:Lufkin, Texas, U.S.
Restingplace:Lufkin, Texas
Party:Democratic
Children:2
Relatives:Joseph D. Sayers (great-uncle)
Alma Mater:University of Texas, Austin (LL.B)
Battles:World War I

John Sayers Redditt (April 4, 1899 – April 13, 1973) was a Texas politician and businessman. He served in the Texas Senate for District 3, and was a member of the Democratic Party.

Personal life and business career

John Sayers Redditt was born on April 4, 1899, in Center, Texas, to John David and Lewis Permellia Redditt, his great-uncle is Joseph D. Sayers. In 1921, Redditt graduated from University of Texas Law School with a Bachelor of Laws,[1] and opened a law practice in Lufkin, Texas. On December 27, 1928, Redditt married Hazel Lee Spears, they had 2 daughters together. He served in the United States Army during World War I. In 1947, Redditt founded Winn's Variety Stores, located in San Antonio, Texas. Redditt died on April 13, 1973, in Lufkin, Texas.[2]

Political career

Redditt represented District 3 in the Texas Senate during the 43rd, 44th, 45th, and 46th Legislatures.[3] He was also President pro tempore of the Texas Senate during part of the 44th legislature.[4] Redditt served numerous state offices during his political career. He served as chairman of the Texas Economy Commission and chairman of the Texas Highway Commission. Between 1961 and 1964, he was a regent of the University of Texas. He was also a commission member on the Texas Commission on Higher Education. Furthermore, he served as president of the Texas Good Roads Association.[5] Redditt throughout his political career was affiliated with the Democratic Party.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Sayers Redditt The University of Texas System . www.utsystem.edu . 28 November 2023 . en . 5 March 2020.
  2. Web site: REDDITT, JOHN SAYERS . tshaonline.org . 26 November 2019 . en . 15 June 2010.
  3. Web site: Legislative Reference Library Legislators and Leaders Member profile . lrl.texas.gov . 26 November 2019.
  4. Web site: Legislative Reference Library Legislators and Leaders Senate Presidents Pro Tempore . lrl.texas.gov . 26 November 2019.
  5. Web site: REDDITT, JOHN SAYERS . tshaonline.org . 26 November 2019 . en . 15 June 2010.