Hawkins Menefee (February 9, 1945 – March 13, 1974) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 84th district of the Texas House of Representatives.[2]

Hawkins Menefee
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 84th district
In office
January 9, 1973 – March 13, 1974
Succeeded byHerman E. Lauhoff
Personal details
Born(1945-02-09)February 9, 1945
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedMarch 13, 1974(1974-03-13) (aged 29)
Political partyDemocratic[1]
Alma materAustin College
University of Texas

Life and career

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Menefee was born in Washington, D.C. He attended Hillcrest High School, Austin College and the University of Texas.[3]

Menefee served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1973 to 1974.[2]

Menefee died[4] on March 13, 1974, in an automobile accident,[5] at the age of 29.

References

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  1. ^ "Polluter Bill in Works Fire Chief to Retire". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. November 12, 1972. p. 2. Retrieved September 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ a b "Hawkins Menefee". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  3. ^ "Legislator Killed". Austin American-Statesman. Austin, Texas. March 13, 1974. p. 1. Retrieved September 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ "Convention Booster Killed In Collision". San Angelo Standard-Times. San Angelo, Texas. March 14, 1974. p. 27. Retrieved September 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  5. ^ "Delegates mourn loss of Menefee". San Angelo Standard-Times. San Angelo, Texas. March 13, 1974. p. 7. Retrieved September 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.