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Hollis was born and reared in [[Alexandria, Louisiana|Alexandria]] in Rapides Parish and the largest city in central Louisiana. He graduated in 1960 from Bolton High Schoo in Alexandria]. One of his classmates was former [[Mayor]] [[Ned Randolph|Edward G. "Ned" Randolph, Jr.]], who served in the state Senate from 1976 to 1984. Their Senate tenures hence coincided only during the short session to which Hollis was elected in 1982.
Hollis was born and reared in [[Alexandria, Louisiana|Alexandria]] in Rapides Parish and the largest city in central Louisiana. He graduated in 1960 from Bolton High Schoo in Alexandria]. One of his classmates was former [[Mayor]] [[Ned Randolph|Edward G. "Ned" Randolph, Jr.]], who served in the state Senate from 1976 to 1984. Their Senate tenures hence coincided only during the short session to which Hollis was elected in 1982.
Hollis thereafter received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from [[Louisiana Tech University]] in [[Ruston, Louisiana|Ruston]] in Lincoln Parish in north Louisiana. From 1967 to 1974, he was a captain in the [[U.S. Army Reserve]].
Hollis thereafter received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from [[Louisiana Tech University]] in [[Ruston, Louisiana|Ruston]] in Lincoln Parish in north Louisiana. From 1967 to 1974, he was a captain in the [[United States Army]].
A [[Presbyterian]], Hollis was a board member of United Christian Charities.
A [[Presbyterian]], Hollis was a board member of United Christian Charities.