Larry E. Adair is an American politician who served as the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2001 to 2004. He represented the 86th district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1982 to 2004.
Larry Adair | |
|---|---|
| 41st Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives | |
| In office 2001–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Loyd Benson |
| Succeeded by | Todd Hiett |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 86th district | |
| In office 1982–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Rick Stahl |
| Succeeded by | John Auffet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 17, 1946 Prairie Grove, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Citizenship | American Cherokee Nation |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Northeastern Oklahoma State University |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1969–1971 |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Early life and education
editLarry E. Adair was born on October 17, 1946, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.[1] Adair grew up in Stilwell, Oklahoma, and graduated from Northeastern Oklahoma State University in 1969. He returned for a master's degree in 1979.[2] Adair joined the United States Army in 1969 and served until 1971, serving in the Vietnam War.[3] From 1971 until his election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 1982, he worked as a teacher, superintendent, and principal.[2]
Oklahoma House
editAdair served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1982 to 2004.[1] He was the House speaker pro tempore from 1997 to 2000.[2] He served as the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2001 to 2004.[4] The Stillwell Democrat Journal described Adair as "Stillwell's favorite son."[5] He is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b "Larry Adair's Biography". votesmart.org. Vote Smart. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ a b c "Larry Adair". The Oklahoman. February 5, 2001. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ Fite, Renee (November 11, 2022). "Adair recalls service in Vietnam; Return trip to Vietnam full of surprises". The Stillwell Democrat Journal. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ Fite, Renee; Adair, Larry (June 24, 2023). "Quick 5: Larry Adair". Tahlequah Daily Press. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ Fite, Renee (August 2, 2023). "Adair named Oklahoma 4-H Outstanding Alumnus". Stilwell Democrat Journal. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ Hinton, Mick (February 5, 2001). "He makes the House a home Schools speaker's priority". The Oklahoman. Retrieved December 5, 2024.