Hamp Atkinson

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Hamp Atkinson
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 1st district
In office
January 14, 1975 – January 11, 1983
Preceded byVernon Edgar Howard
Succeeded byAlex Harris Short Jr.
Personal details
BornDecember 23, 1933
New Boston, Texas, US
DiedJuly 5, 2016(2016-07-05) (aged 82)
De Kalb, Texas, US
Spouse(s)Sue Farris Atkinson
Children2
Parent(s)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[]

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

References[]

  1. ^ "Legislative Reference Library of Texas". www.lrl.state.tx.us. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  2. ^ "Hamp Atkinson". www.batesfamilyfuneralhome.com. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  3. ^ "Resolution" (PDF). Retrieved May 21, 2018.
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