Bill Chappell
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William Venroe Chappell Jr. (February 3, 1922 – March 30, 1989) was an American Democratic politician from Florida who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1969 to 1989.[1]
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Bill Chappell | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 4th district | |
In office January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1989 | |
Preceded by | Syd Herlong |
Succeeded by | Craig James |
Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives | |
In office April 4, 1961 – November 9, 1962 | |
Preceded by | Tom Beasley |
Succeeded by | Mallory Horne |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
In office November 2, 1954 – November 3, 1964 | |
Preceded by | C. Farris Bryant |
Succeeded by | William G. O'Neill |
Constituency | Marion County |
In office November 8, 1966 – November 5, 1968 | |
Preceded by | William G. O'Neill |
Succeeded by | Buddy MacKay |
Constituency | Citrus, Hernando, Marion, and Sumter Counties (1966–67) 30th district (1967–68) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1922-02-03)February 3, 1922 Kendrick, Florida |
Died | March 30, 1989(1989-03-30) (aged 67) Bethesda, Maryland |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Jeane Brown Chappell |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1942–1946 (USN) 1946–1983 (USNR) |
Rank | Captain |
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