Marvin York

Marvin York
President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate
In office
1981–1995
Preceded by Gene C. Howard
Succeeded by Rodger Randle
Member of the Oklahoma Senate for the 44th district
In office
1977–1987
Preceded by J. Lee Keels
Succeeded by Kay Dudley
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives for the 92nd district
In office
1969–1973
Preceded by Vondel Smith
Succeeded by Jim Fried
Personal details
Born (1932-06-26) June 26, 1932
Fredonia, Kansas, U.S.
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Joan D. Dilbeck
Residence Tulsa, Oklahoma
Religion Episcopal

Marvin York (born June 26, 1932) is an American former politician in the state of Oklahoma.

Biography

Yorkwas born in 1932 in Fredonia, Kansas. He attended schooling at Oklahoma Military Academy, Northeastern Oklahoma State University and Oklahoma City University, later becoming a teacher and attorney. He also served in the United States Air Force in the 1950s. He is married to Joan D. Dilbeck; with her he has two children.[1]

York was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives as a Democrat for the 92nd district in 1969 and served until 1973. After sitting out the 34th Oklahoma Legislature, York was elected to serve in Oklahoma State Senate for district 44, serving from 1977 to 1987; for the last years of his senate term, he served as president pro tempore.

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