Paul C. Broun Sr.

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Paul Broun
Member of the Georgia Senate
from the 46th district
In office
1963–2001
Succeeded byDoug Haines
Personal details
Born
Paul Collins Broun

(1916-03-01)March 1, 1916
Shellman, Georgia, U.S.
Died(2005-02-14)February 14, 2005 (aged 89)
Athens, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ChildrenPaul Broun
Alma materUniversity of Georgia (BS)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

Paul Collins Broun Sr. (March 1, 1916 – February 14, 2005) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the Georgia State Senate for the 46th district from 1963 to 2001.[1] He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life and education[]

Broun was born in Shellman, Georgia. In 1930, Broun moved with his family to Athens, Georgia. Broun graduated from Athens High School in 1933. He received his bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering from University of Georgia in 1937. During World War II, Broun served in the United States Army and was commissioned a lieutenant colonel.

Career[]

Broun owned a car dealership and tire business in Athens, Georgia. Broun served in the Georgia Senate from 1963 to 2001 as a Democrat.

Personal life[]

Broun died in Athens, Georgia.[2][3] His son, Paul Broun, served in the United States House of Representatives.

Notes[]

  1. ^ "Paul Broun, Sr. Papers". russelldoc.galib.uga.edu. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
  2. ^ New Georgia Encyclopedia-Paul Broun Sr.
  3. ^ Paul C. Broun-obituary


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