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Vernon Dunn

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Vernon Dunn
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 51st district
In office
1965–1983
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byBill Smith
Personal details
Born(1918-03-29)March 29, 1918
Caddo, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedApril 2, 2002(2002-04-02) (aged 84)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseHelen Dunn[1]
Children3[1]

Vernon Dunn (March 29, 1918 – April 2, 2002) was an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 51st district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[3]

Life and career

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Dunn was born in Caddo, Oklahoma, the son of Nancy and Ed Dunn. He was a commissioner in Stephens County, Oklahoma.[1]

In 1965, Dunn was elected to the 51st district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[3] He served until 1983, when he was succeeded by Bill Smith.[4]

Dunn died in April 2002 from complications of pneumonia, at the age of 84.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Vernon Dunn Obituary (1918-2002)". The Oklahoman. April 4, 2002. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
  2. ^ "Outspoken Lawmaker Vernon Dunn Retiring". Tulsa World. Tulsa, Oklahoma. April 30, 1982. p. 62. Retrieved December 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. ^ a b "Historic Members". Oklahoma Legislature. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
  4. ^ "Directory of Oklahoma", University of Minnesota, State Election Board, p. 168, 1991