Jerry L. Fielding
Jerry L. Fielding | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 9, 1947 Richville, Coosa County, Alabama |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Politician |
Jerry L. Fielding (born 1947) is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Alabama Senate for the 11th district, encompassing Calhoun, Coosa, Elmore and Talladega Counties.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Jerry L. Fielding was born on May 9, 1947, in , Coosa County, Alabama.[1] He graduated from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama and received a J.D. from the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law of Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama.[1]
Career[]
He served as a district judge.[1] Since November 2, 2010, he has served as a Republican state senator.[1] In December 2013, he suggested proposing a resolution in the state legislature to support Duck Dynasty's patriarch Phil Robertson, who had gotten worldwide attention for his comments in a December 2013 interview that were seen as homophobic and racist.[2][3][4][5][6]
Personal life[]
He is a Methodist.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e Alabama Senate webpage Archived 2007-02-19 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Alabama lawmaker to propose legislation backing 'Duck Dynasty' star, CNN, December 27th, 2013
- ^ Lucy McCalmont, Alabama pol’s resolution for ‘Duck Dynasty’ star, Politico, 12/27/13
- ^ Alabama Lawmaker Plans Resolution Calling 'Duck Dynasty' Star A Hero For His Anti-Gay Remarks, The Huffington Post, 12/26/2013
- ^ Mike Cason, State Sen. Jerry Fielding says Christian conservative outcry caused A&E to reverse decision on 'Duck Dynasty' star, The Huntsville Times, December 30, 2013
- ^ Michael Muskal, Alabama lawmaker to propose resolution backing 'Duck Dynasty' star, The Los Angeles Times, December 27, 2013
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- 1947 births
- Living people
- People from Coosa County, Alabama
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