Truett Latimer

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Truett Latimer
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
In office
January 13, 1953 January 8, 1963
Personal details
Born (1928-08-23) August 23, 1928 (age 96)
Lueders, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma mater Hardin-Simmons University
Professioninsurance businessman

Roy Truett Latimer (born August 23, 1928) is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member in the Texas House of Representatives from 1953 to 1963. [1] Latimer also served as the president of the Houston Museum of Natural Science. [2] Asteroid 35403 Latimer was named in his honor.

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References

  1. Legislative Reference Library of Texas
  2. "Dr. Truett Latimer".