William B. Alexander

William Brooks Alexander Jr. (December 23, 1921 - January 19, 2006) was an American attorney, farmer, and politician. He was a member of the Mississippi State Senate from 1960 to 1984, and its president pro tempore from 1976 to 1984.

Bill Alexander
President pro tempore of the Mississippi State Senate
In office January 1976 – January 1984
Preceded by	Bob Perry
Succeeded by	Tommy Brooks
Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 12th district
In office 1961 – January 1984
Preceded by	W. B. Alexander Sr.
Personal details
Born	William Brooks Alexander Jr. (1921-12-23)December 23, 1921 Boyle, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	January 19, 2006(2006-01-19) (aged 84)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Belle McDonald
Parent	W. B. Alexander Sr. (father)
Education	Mississippi College University of Mississippi
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	World War II

Biography

William Brooks Alexander was born on December 23, 1921, in Boyle, Mississippi.^[1][2] He was the son of lawyer and state senator William Brooks Alexander Sr. and Vivien B. Alexander.^[2][3] He attended schools in Boyle for 12 years.^[2] He also became an Eagle Scout.^[2] He graduated from the University of Mississippi Law School in 1948.^[2] He was first elected to the Mississippi State Senate in 1960 after the death of his father, who had been the incumbent.^[3][1][2] In 1966, while still a state senator, he was a candidate for Congress.^[2] In 1976, he became the senate's president pro tempore, and held that position until his last Senate term ended in 1984.^[1][2] He died on January 19, 2006.^[2]

References

1. Mississippi. Legislature (1980-01-01). "Hand book : biographical data of members of Senate and House, personnel of standing committees [1980]". Mississippi Legislature Hand Books.
2. "SC 554 (As Adopted by Senate and House) - 2006 Regular Session". billstatus.ls.state.ms.us. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
3. "W B Alexander". Clarion-Ledger. 1966-07-16. p. 8. Retrieved 2022-11-12.