Vernon Dunn
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Vernon Dunn | |
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| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 51st district | |
| In office 1965–1983 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Bill Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 29, 1918 Caddo, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | April 2, 2002 (aged 84) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Helen Dunn[1] |
| Children | 3[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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Vernon Dunn Obituary (1918-2002)". The Oklahoman. April 4, 2002. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
- ^ "Outspoken Lawmaker Vernon Dunn Retiring". Tulsa World. Tulsa, Oklahoma. April 30, 1982. p. 62. Retrieved December 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Historic Members". Oklahoma Legislature. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
- ^ "Directory of Oklahoma", University of Minnesota, State Election Board, p. 168, 1991
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