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| − | '''Dorsey Brodie Hardeman''' (December 11, 1902 | + | {{Infobox officeholder |
| + | | image=Hardeman D 56.jpg | ||
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| + | | name=Dorsey Brodie Hardeman | ||
| + | | birth_date=December 11, 1902 | ||
| + | | birth_place=Henderson, Chester County<br>[[Tennessee]] | ||
| + | | death_date=August 11, 1992 | ||
| + | | death_place=[[Austin]], [[Texas]] | ||
| + | | religion=[[Church of Christ]] | ||
| + | | spouse=Geneva Moore Hardeman | ||
| + | | party=[[Democratic Party|Democrat]] | ||
| + | | office=Texas State Senator for District 25 (Brewster, Coke, Coleman, Crane, Crockett, Edwards, Glasscock, Irion, Jeff Davis, Pecos, Presidio, Reagan, Runnels, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, Terrell, Tom Green, Upton, and Val Verde counties) | ||
| + | | term_start=1947 | ||
| + | | term_end=1969 | ||
| + | | preceded=Penrose Metcalfe | ||
| + | | succeeded=W. E. "Pete" Snelson | ||
| + | | office2=Texas State Representative for District 91 (including Tom Green County) | ||
| + | | term_start2=1939 | ||
| + | | term_end2=1942 | ||
| + | | preceded2=Penrose Metcalfe | ||
| + | | succeeded2=Burke T. Summers, Sr. | ||
| + | | office3=Mayor of [[San Angelo, Texas|San Angelo]], [[Texas]] | ||
| + | | term_start3=1936 | ||
| + | | term_end3=1938 | ||
| + | | resting_place=Texas State Cemetery in Austin | ||
| + | | alma_mater =Freed-Hardeman University<br>[[University of Florida]]<br />[[Vanderbilt University]] | ||
| + | | profession =[[Lawyer]] | ||
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| + | '''Dorsey Brodie Hardeman''' (December 11, 1902 – August 11, 1992) was a [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] politician, [[attorney]], [[business]]man, [[farmer]], and rancher from the U.S. state of [[Texas]]. | ||
| − | Hardeman was born in | + | Hardeman was born in Henderson in Chester County in western [[Tennessee]] to educator and [[Church of Christ]] [[clergy]]man Niicholas Brodie Hardeman and the former Joanna Kendall Tabler. He first studied at Freed-Hardeman University, an institution founded in Henderson in 1908 by his father and A. G. Freed. He attended the [[University of Florida]] in Gainesville, [[Florida]], and procured his LLB from [[Vanderbilt University]] Law School in [[Nashville]], Tennessee.<ref name=bio>{{cite web|url=http://www.therestorationmovement.com/hardeman,db.htm|title=Dorsey Brodie Hardeman - Texas Patriot, Soldier, Statesman|publisher=therestorationmovement.com|accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref> |
| − | In 1932, Hardeman came to West Texas to practice law in San Angelo in Tom Green County. In 1936, he was elected mayor of San Angelo and held the municipal position for two years. In 1938, he was elected to the Texas House of Representatives from District 91 and served two two-year terms<ref name=tlrl>{{cite web|url=http://www.lrl.state.tx.us/legeLeaders/members/membersearch.cfm|title=Texas Legislative Reference Library|publisher=lrl.state.tx.us|accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref> before he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps, the forerunner of the [[United States Air Force]]. Sent to officers training school, he became a | + | In 1932, Hardeman came to West Texas to practice law in [[San Angelo, Texas|San Angelo]] in Tom Green County. In 1936, he was elected mayor of San Angelo and held the municipal position for two years. In 1938, he was elected to the Texas House of Representatives from District 91 and served two two-year terms<ref name=tlrl>{{cite web|url=http://www.lrl.state.tx.us/legeLeaders/members/membersearch.cfm|title=Texas Legislative Reference Library|publisher=lrl.state.tx.us|accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref> before he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps, the forerunner of the [[United States Air Force]]. Sent to officers training school, he became a judge advocate general.<ref name=bio/> |
After his military service, Hardeman was elected in 1946 to the Texas State Senate from District 25, which then included Brewster, Coke, Coleman, Crane, Crockett, Edwards, Glasscock, Irion, Jeff Davis, Pecos, Presidio, Reagan, Runnels, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, Terrell, Tom Green, Upton, and Val Verde counties. Hardeman served in the upper legislative chamber for twenty-two years.<ref name=tlrl/> | After his military service, Hardeman was elected in 1946 to the Texas State Senate from District 25, which then included Brewster, Coke, Coleman, Crane, Crockett, Edwards, Glasscock, Irion, Jeff Davis, Pecos, Presidio, Reagan, Runnels, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, Terrell, Tom Green, Upton, and Val Verde counties. Hardeman served in the upper legislative chamber for twenty-two years.<ref name=tlrl/> | ||
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Hardeman became a powerful, well-known senator because of his knowledge of the lengthy and intricate Texas Constitution, implemented in 1876 and still in use. Through his chairmanship of the Senate State Affairs Committee, Hardeman became a master of legislative procedures. He worked to revise the code of criminal procedure. He pushed for completion of Angelo State University, a four-year state-supported institution in San Angelo. He supported the construction of the Stacy Dam and Reservoir on the Upper Colordao River of Texas.<ref name=bio/> | Hardeman became a powerful, well-known senator because of his knowledge of the lengthy and intricate Texas Constitution, implemented in 1876 and still in use. Through his chairmanship of the Senate State Affairs Committee, Hardeman became a master of legislative procedures. He worked to revise the code of criminal procedure. He pushed for completion of Angelo State University, a four-year state-supported institution in San Angelo. He supported the construction of the Stacy Dam and Reservoir on the Upper Colordao River of Texas.<ref name=bio/> | ||
| − | In 1969, Governor [[Preston Smith]] named Hardeman the executive director of the Texas Water Commission, a position which he retained for two years. From 1971 to 1982, he was a commissioner of the agency.<ref name=tsc>Inscribed on Dorsey Hardeman gravestone, Texas State Cemetery, [[Austin]], [[Texas]]</ref> | + | In 1969, Governor [[Preston Smith]], a fellow Democrat, named Hardeman the executive director of the Texas Water Commission, a position which he retained for two years. From 1971 to 1982, he was a commissioner of the agency.<ref name=tsc>Inscribed on Dorsey Hardeman gravestone, Texas State Cemetery, [[Austin]], [[Texas]]</ref> |
| − | Hardeman was a descendant of William P. Hardeman and Bailey Hademan, two of the signers in Washington County | + | Hardeman was a descendant of William P. Hardeman and Bailey Hademan, two of the signers in Washington County on March 2, 1836, of the Texas Declaration of Independence. A successful businessman, Hardeman owned the historic San Angelus Hotel in San Angelo and held both ranching and farming interests in Texas and [[Colorado]]. He owned a title company. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of the Republic of Texas, Knights of San Jacinto, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Order of Stars and Bars, the Baronial Order of Magna Carta, the Huguenot Society, and the Knights of Malta. He was an honorary member in the Greek order of St. Denis of Zante. Hardeman was a lifetime member of the Texas State Historical Association. He was also affiliated with the American Legion and the bar associations of Texas and Travis and Tom Green counties.<ref name=bio/> |
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| + | Married to the former Geneva Moore (born 1918) of Brownwood, Texas, Hardeman died in the capital city of [[Austin]] at the age of eighty-nine and is interred there at the Texas State Cemetery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cemetery.state.tx.us/pub/user_form.asp?pers_id=2647|title=Geneva Moore Hardeman|publisher=cemetery.state.tx.us|accessdate=June 5, 2012}}</ref> | ||
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Texas State Senator for District 25 (Brewster, Coke, Coleman, Crane, Crockett, Edwards, Glasscock, Irion, Jeff Davis, Pecos, Presidio, Reagan, Runnels, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, Terrell, Tom Green, Upton, and Val Verde counties)
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| In office 1947–1969 | |
| Preceded by | Penrose Metcalfe |
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| Succeeded by | W. E. "Pete" Snelson |
Texas State Representative for District 91 (including Tom Green County)
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| In office 1939–1942 | |
| Preceded by | Penrose Metcalfe |
| Succeeded by | Burke T. Summers, Sr. |
Mayor of San Angelo, Texas
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| In office 1936–1938 | |
| Born | December 11, 1902 Henderson, Chester County Tennessee |
| Died | August 11, 1992 Austin, Texas |
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery in Austin |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Geneva Moore Hardeman |
| Alma mater | Freed-Hardeman University University of Florida Vanderbilt University |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
Dorsey Brodie Hardeman (December 11, 1902 – August 11, 1992) was a Democratic politician, attorney, businessman, farmer, and rancher from the U.S. state of Texas.
Hardeman was born in Henderson in Chester County in western Tennessee to educator and Church of Christ clergyman Niicholas Brodie Hardeman and the former Joanna Kendall Tabler. He first studied at Freed-Hardeman University, an institution founded in Henderson in 1908 by his father and A. G. Freed. He attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, and procured his LLB from Vanderbilt University Law School in Nashville, Tennessee.[1]
In 1932, Hardeman came to West Texas to practice law in San Angelo in Tom Green County. In 1936, he was elected mayor of San Angelo and held the municipal position for two years. In 1938, he was elected to the Texas House of Representatives from District 91 and served two two-year terms[2] before he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps, the forerunner of the United States Air Force. Sent to officers training school, he became a judge advocate general.[1]
After his military service, Hardeman was elected in 1946 to the Texas State Senate from District 25, which then included Brewster, Coke, Coleman, Crane, Crockett, Edwards, Glasscock, Irion, Jeff Davis, Pecos, Presidio, Reagan, Runnels, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, Terrell, Tom Green, Upton, and Val Verde counties. Hardeman served in the upper legislative chamber for twenty-two years.[2]
Hardeman became a powerful, well-known senator because of his knowledge of the lengthy and intricate Texas Constitution, implemented in 1876 and still in use. Through his chairmanship of the Senate State Affairs Committee, Hardeman became a master of legislative procedures. He worked to revise the code of criminal procedure. He pushed for completion of Angelo State University, a four-year state-supported institution in San Angelo. He supported the construction of the Stacy Dam and Reservoir on the Upper Colordao River of Texas.[1]
In 1969, Governor Preston Smith, a fellow Democrat, named Hardeman the executive director of the Texas Water Commission, a position which he retained for two years. From 1971 to 1982, he was a commissioner of the agency.[3]
Hardeman was a descendant of William P. Hardeman and Bailey Hademan, two of the signers in Washington County on March 2, 1836, of the Texas Declaration of Independence. A successful businessman, Hardeman owned the historic San Angelus Hotel in San Angelo and held both ranching and farming interests in Texas and Colorado. He owned a title company. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of the Republic of Texas, Knights of San Jacinto, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Order of Stars and Bars, the Baronial Order of Magna Carta, the Huguenot Society, and the Knights of Malta. He was an honorary member in the Greek order of St. Denis of Zante. Hardeman was a lifetime member of the Texas State Historical Association. He was also affiliated with the American Legion and the bar associations of Texas and Travis and Tom Green counties.[1]
Married to the former Geneva Moore (born 1918) of Brownwood, Texas, Hardeman died in the capital city of Austin at the age of eighty-nine and is interred there at the Texas State Cemetery.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Dorsey Brodie Hardeman - Texas Patriot, Soldier, Statesman. therestorationmovement.com. Retrieved on June 4, 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Texas Legislative Reference Library. lrl.state.tx.us. Retrieved on June 4, 2012.
- ↑ Inscribed on Dorsey Hardeman gravestone, Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Texas
- ↑ Geneva Moore Hardeman. cemetery.state.tx.us. Retrieved on June 5, 2012.
