Bill Quinlan (politician)
Appearance
Bill Quinlan | |
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Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 7th district | |
In office January 1, 1972 – January 1, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Richard Chin |
Succeeded by | Lindy Casebier |
Personal details | |
Born | December 25, 1930 |
Died | March 10, 2000 | (aged 69)
Political party | Democratic |
William L. Quinlan (December 25, 1930 – March 10, 2000) was an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky Senate from 1972 to 1993. Quinlan was first elected in 1971, defeating incumbent Republican Richard Chin. He did not seek reelection in 1992.[1]
On June 15, 1972, Quinlan was one of 20 Democratic senators that voted for Kentucky to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.[2]
Quinlan died in March 2000 at 69 years old.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rep. Overstreet, Sen. Quinlan say they'll retire". The Lexington Herald-Leader. January 9, 1992. p. A6.
- ^ Pardue, Anne (June 16, 1972). "Kentucky becomes 19th to ratify equal rights for women amendment". The Courier Journal. Louisville, Kentucky. p. 1.
- ^ "Bill Quinlan dies; served 20 years in Kentucky Senate". The Courier Journal. March 11, 2000. p. 8.