American politician (1940-2017) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mark Wells White, Jr., (March 17, 1940 – August 5, 2017) was an American lawyer. He served as the 43rd Governor of Texas serving from January 18, 1983 to January 20, 1987.
Mark Wells White, Jr., | |
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![]() Governor Mark White addressing a joint session of the Texas Legislature on January 14, 1987, six days before leaving office. | |
43rd Governor of Texas | |
In office January 18, 1983 – January 20, 1987 | |
Lieutenant | William P. Hobby Jr. |
Preceded by | Bill Clements |
Succeeded by | Bill Clements |
46th Attorney General of Texas | |
In office January 19, 1979 – January 18, 1983 | |
Governor | Bill Clements |
Preceded by | John Hill |
Succeeded by | Jim Mattox |
74th Secretary of State of Texas | |
In office January 19, 1973 – October 27, 1977 | |
Governor | Dolph Briscoe |
Preceded by | V. Larry Teaver, Jr. |
Succeeded by | George Strake, Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Mark Wells White March 17, 1940 Longview, Texas, U.S. |
Died | August 5, 2017 77) Houston, Texas, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Linda Gale Thompson |
Children | 3 (two sons, one daughter) |
Residence | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Alma mater | Baylor University |
Profession | Lawyer and politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Texas National Guard |
Unit | 36th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
White died at age 77 at his home in Houston, Texas on August 5, 2017 from a heart attack.[1]
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