R. L. Foster
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R. L. Foster | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 6-2 district | |
| In office 1973–1983 | |
| Succeeded by | Phil Foster |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 19, 1919 Whitfield County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | December 24, 2005 (aged 86) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ruby Elizabeth Parker[1] |
| Children | 4;[1] including Phil Foster[2] |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia |
R. L. Foster (December 19, 1919 – December 24, 2005) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 6-2 district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[1]
Life and career[edit]
Foster was born in Whitfield County, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia and served in the United States Air Force during World War II.[1]
In 1973, Foster was elected to represent the 6-2 district of the Georgia House of Representatives. He served until 1983, when he was succeeded by Phil Foster.[3]
Foster died in December 2005,[4] at the age of 86.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1977-1978" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ "Georgia House of Representatives Results", Georgia General Assembly
- ^ "R.L. Foster Obituary (2005)". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. December 30, 2005. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
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