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Robert Wilton Bass

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Robert Wilton Bass
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 1st district
In office
January 10, 1961 – January 14, 1969
Preceded byGeorge Washington McCoppin
Succeeded byVernon Edgar Howard
Personal details
BornSeptember 16, 1921
DiedJune 28, 1998(1998-06-28) (aged 76)
SpouseJoann Sheppard (1924-?)
Children2
Parent(s)Allie Bass (1876-1970)
Stella Smith (1881-1940)

Robert Wilton Bass (September 16, 1921 – June 28, 1998)[1] was a politician from Texas, United States, who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1961-1969.

Life

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Bass was born on September 16, 1921, the youngest of 6 siblings. His parents were Allie Bass and Stella Smith. Bass married Joann Sheppard and they had two children: Portia Coye Bass (1940-2008) and Penny Bass (1946-2006). He died aged 76, and was buried at Texas State Cemetery. [2] [3]

Politics

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He was elected in the 1960 election, and served from January 10, 1961. He also won the 1962, 1964, and 1966 elections, serving until January 14, 1969.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Bob Bass". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Robert Wilton Bass". www.cemetery.state.tx.us. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  3. ^ "Resolution" (PDF). April 23, 1999. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  4. ^ "Bob Bass". www.lrl.state.tx.us. Retrieved May 22, 2018.