John M. Berry Jr. (October 13, 1935[1] – October 27, 2016) was an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky Senate from 1974 to 1982, serving as majority leader of the body from 1980 to 1982. Berry was first elected in 1973, after incumbent senator Tom Harris resigned to become the Kentucky natural resources commissioner.[2] He did not seek reelection in 1981.[3]
John M. Berry | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Kentucky Senate | |
| In office January 8, 1980 – January 1, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Garrett |
| Succeeded by | Joe Wright |
| Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 26th district | |
| In office January 1, 1974 – January 1, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Harris |
| Succeeded by | Louis Peniston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 13, 1935 New Castle, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | October 27, 2016 (aged 81) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Wendell Berry (brother) |
He died in October 2016 at age 81.[4]
References
edit- ^ The American Bar, J.C. Fifield Company, 1963
- ^ "John Berry Files For Senate Seat". The Lexington Herald. February 6, 1973. p. 18.
- ^ "State Sen. Berry won't seek re-election". The Lexington Leader. January 14, 1981. p. A6.
- ^ "John Berry Obituary". Legacy.com. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
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