Otto Beatty Jr. (January 26, 1940 – May 14, 2021) was a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives and was a Democrat. Beatty was an African-American. He was first elected in 1979, and was subsequently elected until 1999, when he resigned and was succeeded by his wife, Joyce Beatty.[2]
Otto Beatty Jr. | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 21st district | |
| In office April 22, 1980 – May 30, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Phale Hale |
| Succeeded by | Joyce Beatty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 26, 1940 Columbus, Ohio[1] |
| Died | May 14, 2021 (aged 81) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Joyce Hannah |
Beatty was born in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from the University High School. He received his bachelor and masters degrees in business administration from Howard University and his law degree from Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Beatty was admitted to the Ohio bar and practiced law in Columbus, Ohio.[3] Beatty died on May 14, 2021.[4]
References
edit- ^ Gale Research Inc (2008). Who's who Among African Americans. Gale Research. ISBN 9781414434001. ISSN 1081-1400. Retrieved 2015-01-31.
- ^ "African-American Legislators: Those Who Followed". Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2015-01-31.
- ^ Otto Beatty Jr,-George Washington Williams-Ohio State House
- ^ Otto Beatty Jr., fighter for Black-owned businesses-dies
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