John Sharp
Full Name: John Spencer SharpTerms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| S | 18 | Jan 8, 1985 - Jan 13, 1987 | 69th | Democrat | Victoria / Victoria | Aransas, Bastrop, Brazoria, Caldwell, Calhoun, DeWitt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca, Lee, Matagorda, Refugio, Victoria, Williamson | |
| S | 18 | Jan 11, 1983 - Jan 8, 1985 | 68th (1) (2) (3) | Democrat | Victoria / Victoria | Aransas, Bastrop, Brazoria, Caldwell, Calhoun, DeWitt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca, Lee, Matagorda, Refugio, Victoria, Williamson | |
| S | 18 | Nov 20, 1982 - Jan 11, 1983 | 67th (4) (5) | Democrat | Victoria / Victoria | Bastrop, Bell, DeWitt, Fayette, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca, Lee, Milam, Victoria, Williamson | |
| H | 40 | Jan 13, 1981 - Nov 20, 1982 | 67th (4) (5) | Democrat | Victoria / Victoria | Calhoun, Victoria | |
| H | 40 | Jan 9, 1979 - Jan 13, 1981 | 66th | Democrat | Victoria / Victoria | Calhoun, Victoria |
(1) Kenneth Armbrister, in special election 12/15/1982, runoff election 1/3/1983, sworn 1/11/1983, succeeded John Sharp, resigned 11/10/1982. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-1992, 1992.
(2) In Senate, John Sharp, in special election 12/15/1982, sworn 1/11/1983, succeeded to the seat in reapportioned Senatorial District 18 posthumously won in general election 11/2/1982 by John T. Wilson, died 9/19/1982. In House, Kenneth Armbrister, in special election 12/15/1982, runoff election 1/3/1983, sworn 1/11/1983, succeeded John Sharp, resigned 11/20/1982. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) 68th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/17/1983, p. 495. Drew 4-year term (also see message from President, p. 467). Senate Journal.
(4) John Sharp, in special election 11/6/1982, sworn 11/20/1982, succeeded unexpired term of John T. Wilson, died 9/19/1982. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(5) Resignation and special elections information, 67th Legislature. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office.
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Senate District 18
Jan 8, 1985 - Jan 13, 1987 Legislatures: 69th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Victoria / Victoria Counties in district: Aransas, Bastrop, Brazoria, Caldwell, Calhoun, DeWitt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca, Lee, Matagorda, Refugio, Victoria, Williamson |
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Senate District 18
Jan 11, 1983 - Jan 8, 1985 Legislatures: 68th (1) (2) (3) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Victoria / Victoria Counties in district: Aransas, Bastrop, Brazoria, Caldwell, Calhoun, DeWitt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca, Lee, Matagorda, Refugio, Victoria, Williamson |
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Senate District 18
Nov 20, 1982 - Jan 11, 1983 Legislatures: 67th (4) (5) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Victoria / Victoria Counties in district: Bastrop, Bell, DeWitt, Fayette, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca, Lee, Milam, Victoria, Williamson |
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House District 40
Jan 13, 1981 - Nov 20, 1982 Legislatures: 67th (4) (5) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Victoria / Victoria Counties in district: Calhoun, Victoria |
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House District 40
Jan 9, 1979 - Jan 13, 1981 Legislatures: 66th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Victoria / Victoria Counties in district: Calhoun, Victoria |
(1) Kenneth Armbrister, in special election 12/15/1982, runoff election 1/3/1983, sworn 1/11/1983, succeeded John Sharp, resigned 11/10/1982. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-1992, 1992.
(2) In Senate, John Sharp, in special election 12/15/1982, sworn 1/11/1983, succeeded to the seat in reapportioned Senatorial District 18 posthumously won in general election 11/2/1982 by John T. Wilson, died 9/19/1982. In House, Kenneth Armbrister, in special election 12/15/1982, runoff election 1/3/1983, sworn 1/11/1983, succeeded John Sharp, resigned 11/20/1982. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) 68th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/17/1983, p. 495. Drew 4-year term (also see message from President, p. 467). Senate Journal.
(4) John Sharp, in special election 11/6/1982, sworn 11/20/1982, succeeded unexpired term of John T. Wilson, died 9/19/1982. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(5) Resignation and special elections information, 67th Legislature. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office.
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Resolutions and Journal entries
- 67th Legislature, R.S., HR 54. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 69th Legislature, 3rd C.S., SR 67. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 69th Legislature, 3rd C.S., SR 84. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
Biographical Sketches
- Biographical sketch and photo, Chancellor John Sharp. Texas A&M System.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 68th Legislature, 1983.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 69th Legislature, 1985.
- Sharp, John Spencer. Texas State Cemetery.
Military Service Notes
- United States Army, Second Lieutenant. Texas Senate, 69th Legislature, 1985.
- United States Army Reserve. Photo and salute. With Honor and Gratitude: A Special Thank You to Our Texas Senate Members Who Served Our Country, 2017.
Other Resources
- Discussion of the race for Lieutenant Governor in 1998, "The Eyes of America Were Upon Him," by David Beiler, July 1999, pp. 48-53. Campaigns & Elections.
- Railroad Commissioners Past through Present, with dates of service. Railroad Commission of Texas.
Photographs
- Photograph. John Sharp, 69th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John Sharp, 68th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John Sharp, 67th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John Sharp, 66th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 67th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, west wall. GE.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 68th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, west wall. GE.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 69th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 66th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 67th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
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