R. L. Foster Explained

R. L. Foster
Birth Date:	19 December 1919
Birth Place:	Whitfield County, Georgia, U.S.
Office1:	Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 6-2 district
Term Start1:	1973
Term End1:	1983
Succeeded1:	Phil Foster
Party:	Democratic
Alma Mater:	University of Georgia
Spouse:	Ruby Elizabeth Parker
Children:	4; including Phil Foster^[1]

R. L. Foster (December 19, 1919 – December 24, 2005) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 6-2 district of the Georgia House of Representatives.^[2]

Life and career

Foster was born in Whitfield County, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia and served in the United States Air Force during World War II.

In 1973, Foster was elected to represent the 6-2 district of the Georgia House of Representatives. He served until 1983, when he was succeeded by Phil Foster.

Foster died in December 2005,^[3] at the age of 86.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1977-1978. Georgia General Assembly. January 1, 2023.
2. Web site: Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982. Georgia General Assembly. January 1, 2023.
3. Web site: R.L. Foster Obituary (2005). The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. December 30, 2005. January 1, 2023.