Gordon 'Doc' Arnold
Full Name: Gordon "Doc" Arnold, Jr.Date of birth: September 8, 1949
Date of death: May 23, 2015
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 4 | Jan 8, 1985 - Aug 14, 1985 | 69th (1) (2) (3) (4) | Democrat | Terrell / Kaufman | Ellis, Kaufman | |
| H | 4 | Jan 11, 1983 - Jan 8, 1985 | 68th | Democrat | Terrell / Kaufman | Ellis, Kaufman |
(1) "House Speaker Names Adviser After Aide Quits," 8/14/1985. Arnold resigned from House to be executive assistant to Speaker Gib Lewis. Austin American-Statesman.
(2) W. Keith Oakley, in special election 12/7/1985, sworn 12/18/1985, succeeded Gordon Arnold, Jr., resigned 8/14/1985. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-1992, 1992.
(3) W. Keith Oakley, in special election 12/7/1985, sworn 12/18/1985, succeeded Gordon Arnold, Jr., resigned 11/5/1985. First session was 69th 2nd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(4) Special election 11/5/1985, runoff 12/7/1985. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001.
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House District 4
Jan 8, 1985 - Aug 14, 1985 Legislatures: 69th (1) (2) (3) (4) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Terrell / Kaufman Counties in district: Ellis, Kaufman |
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House District 4
Jan 11, 1983 - Jan 8, 1985 Legislatures: 68th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Terrell / Kaufman Counties in district: Ellis, Kaufman |
(1) "House Speaker Names Adviser After Aide Quits," 8/14/1985. Arnold resigned from House to be executive assistant to Speaker Gib Lewis. Austin American-Statesman.
(2) W. Keith Oakley, in special election 12/7/1985, sworn 12/18/1985, succeeded Gordon Arnold, Jr., resigned 8/14/1985. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-1992, 1992.
(3) W. Keith Oakley, in special election 12/7/1985, sworn 12/18/1985, succeeded Gordon Arnold, Jr., resigned 11/5/1985. First session was 69th 2nd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(4) Special election 11/5/1985, runoff 12/7/1985. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001.
Biographical Information top
Selected newspaper articlesResolutions and Journal entries
- 68th Legislature, R.S., HR 568. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 69th Legislature, 3rd C.S., HR 101. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 69th Legislature, 3rd C.S., HR 5. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 84th Legislature, R.S., HR 3419. Resolutions - Memorial.
Biographical Sketches
- Arnold, Gordon. Texas State Cemetery.
Photographs
- Photograph. Gordon (Doc) Arnold, 69th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Gordon (Doc) Arnold, 68th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 68th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 69th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, east wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
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