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Foreman was born on a sweet potato and peanut farm near Portales in Roosevelt County in southeastern New Mexico to Edgar Foreman, Sr., and the former Lillian Childress.<ref name=whoswho>"Edgar Franklin Foreman," ''Who's Who in America with World Notables,'' Vol, 56 (1970-1971), ([[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]: Marquis Who's Who, 1970), p. 747.</ref>
Foreman was born on a sweet potato and peanut farm near Portales in Roosevelt County in southeastern New Mexico to Edgar Foreman, Sr., and the former Lillian Childress.<ref name=whoswho>"Edgar Franklin Foreman," ''Who's Who in America with World Notables,'' Vol, 56 (1970-1971), ([[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]: Marquis Who's Who, 1970), p. 747.</ref>
From 1952 to 1953, Foreman attended Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, then known as Eastern New Mexico College. He transferred to New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, at which he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in civil [[engineering]]. From 1953 to 1956, Foreman was employed by Phillips Petroleum Company. From 1956 to 1957, he served in the [[United States Navy]]. He headed Foreman Brine Sales and Service in [[Odessa, Texas|Odessa]], Texas, from 1956 to 1962. He was formerly the president of Valley Transit Mix, the Atlas Land Company, and Foreman Oil, Inc.<ref name=whoswho/>
From 1952 to 1953, Foreman attended Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, then known as Eastern New Mexico College. He transferred to New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, at which he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in civil [[engineering]]. From 1953 to 1956, Foreman was employed by Phillips Petroleum Company. From 1956 to 1957, he served in the [[United States Navy]]. He headed Foreman Brine Sales and Service in [[Odessa, Texas|Odessa]], Texas, from 1956 to 1962. He was formerly the president of Valley Transit Mix, the Atlas Land Company, and Foreman Oil, Inc.<ref name=whoswho/>
==Political career==
==Political career==
In 1962, while he resided in Odessa, Foreman was elected to Congress from the 16th District in West Texas,<ref name=whoswho/> which stretched from [[El Paso]] to the Permian Basin. His victory is attributed to the incumbent [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] Representative J. T. Rutherford (1921-2006) having been linked with the [[Billy Sol Estes]] scandal. In that same election, the Democrat, later Republican, [[John Connally]], was elected [[governor]] of Texas ] over the Republican oilfield equipment executive Jack M. Cox (1921-1990).
In 1962, while he resided in Odessa, Foreman was elected to Congress from the 16th District in West Texas,<ref name=whoswho/> which stretched from [[El Paso]] to the Permian Basin. His victory is attributed to the incumbent [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] Representative J. T. Rutherford (1921-2006) having been linked with the [[Billy Sol Estes]] scandal. In that same election, the Democrat, later Republican, [[John Connally]], was elected [[governor]] of Texas ] over the Republican oilfield equipment executive Jack M. Cox (1921-1990).
Earlier in 1963, Foreman became embroiled in a public dispute with Democratic U.S. Representative [[Henry B. González]], the namesake of the convention center in his native [[San Antonio]], whom Foreman called "a communist" and a "pinko", González confronted him. In 1968, González punched a restaurant patron in the face when the man called the representative "a communist." González was acquitted of assault after the owner of the establishment dropped charges.
Earlier in 1963, Foreman became embroiled in a public dispute with Democratic U.S. Representative [[Henry B. González]], the namesake of the convention center in his native [[San Antonio]], whom Foreman called "a communist" and a "pinko", González confronted him. In 1968, González punched a restaurant patron in the face when the man called the representative "a communist." González was acquitted of assault after the owner of the establishment dropped charges.
Foreman was defeated when he sought re-election in 1964, a year in which President [[Lyndon B. Johnson]], a Texan, was romping to reelection over Republican [[U.S. Senator]] [[Barry Goldwater]] of [[Arizona]], and the Republicans suffered massive losses throughout the nation.
Foreman was defeated when he sought re-election in 1964, a year in which President [[Lyndon B. Johnson]], a Texan, was romping to reelection over Republican [[U.S. Senator]] [[Barry Goldwater]] of [[Arizona]], and the Republicans suffered massive losses throughout the nation.
==Representing southern New Mexico, 1969-1971==
In 1968 while residing in Las Cruces, Foreman ran for Congress in the southern district of New Mexico<ref name=whoswho/> and upset the two-term Democrat E. S. Johnny Walker (1911-2000) of [[Albuquerque]]. [[Richard Nixon]] won New Mexico's electoral votes that year over [[Hubert Humphrey]], and that Republican momentum helped Foreman to get elected. Foreman was unseated after a single term in 1970 by Democrat Harold Lowell Runnels (1928-1980).
In 1968 while residing in Las Cruces, Foreman ran for Congress in the southern district of New Mexico<ref name=whoswho/> and upset the two-term Democrat E. S. Johnny Walker (1911-2000) of [[Albuquerque]]. [[Richard Nixon]] won New Mexico's electoral votes that year over [[Hubert Humphrey]], and that Republican momentum helped Foreman to get elected. Foreman was unseated after a single term in 1970 by Democrat Harold Lowell Runnels (1928-1980).
===Appointment to two federal jobs===
===Appointment to two federal jobs===
==Motivational speaking==
==Motivational speaking==
Foreman's motivational speaking is in the genre of [[Norman Vincent Peale]], his personal mentor. Among his topics are "How to Make Every Day a Terrific Day!," "Making Quality Performance a Lifestyle," and "Acquiring The Basic Habit Patterns of Winners."
Foreman's motivational speaking is in the genre of [[Norman Vincent Peale]], his personal mentor. Among his topics are "How to Make Every Day a Terrific Day!," "Making Quality Performance a Lifestyle," and "Acquiring The Basic Habit Patterns of Winners."
==Philanthropy and personal life==
==Philanthropy and personal life==
On August 26, 1955, Foreman married the former Barbara Lynn Southard, and the couple has two children, Preston Kirk Foreman and Rebecca Lynn Foreman. In 1960, he was named the "Outstanding Young Man of Odessa." In 1962, he was named one of five "Outstanding Young Men of Texas." He was active in the Midcontinent Oil and Gas Association. Foreman is [[United Methodist]]. He is also affiliated with the Masonic lodge, the Shriners, and Rotary International.<ref name=whoswho/>
On August 26, 1955, Foreman married the former Barbara Lynn Southard, and the couple has two children, Preston Kirk Foreman and Rebecca Lynn Foreman. In 1960, he was named the "Outstanding Young Man of Odessa." In 1962, he was named one of five "Outstanding Young Men of Texas." He was active in the Midcontinent Oil and Gas Association. Foreman is [[United Methodist]]. He is also affiliated with the Masonic lodge, the Shriners, and Rotary International.<ref name=whoswho/>
Early in 2006, Foreman and his brother, Harold "Chub" Foreman, also an NMSU graduate in engineering, donated $1.5 million to the School of Engineering at their ''alma mater.''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nmsu.edu/~ucomm/Releases/2006/january/foreman_gift.htm|title=Forman gift|publisher=New Mexico State University|date=January 2006; material no longer accessible}}</ref>acc9s
Early in 2006, Foreman and his brother, Harold "Chub" Foreman, also an NMSU graduate in engineering, donated $1.5 million to the School of Engineering at their ''alma mater.''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nmsu.edu/~ucomm/Releases/2006/january/foreman_gift.htm|title=Forman gift|publisher=New Mexico State University|date=January 2006; material no longer accessible}}</ref>acc9s