Robert McLendon (November 24, 1936 – March 9, 2022) was an American politician who served as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives. McLendon served nine terms in the House from January 1983 through January 2001, representing district 5.[2]: viii–ix [3]: viii–ix [4]: viii–ix [5]: viii–ix [6]: viii–ix [7]: viii–ix [8]: viii–ix [9]: viii–ix [10]: viii–ix The amendment to the Arizona Constitution which limited politicians to serving four consecutive terms in either house was passed in 1992, after he had already served five terms.[11] McLendon died on March 9, 2022, at the age of 85.[12]
Robert McLendon | |
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| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| In office January 1983 – January 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Morris Courtright |
| Succeeded by | Robert Cannell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 24, 1936[1] Romney, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 9, 2022 (aged 85) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sandy |
| Residence | Yuma, Arizona |
| Profession | Politician |
References
edit- ^ "Robert McLendon's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Archived from the original on May 23, 2013. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
- ^ "Session laws, State of Arizona, 1983, Thirty-Sixth Legislature, First Regular Session". State of Arizona. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ^ "Session Laws, State of Arizona, 1985 Thirty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session". State of Arizona. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
- ^ "Session laws, State of Arizona, 1987 Thirty-Eighth Legislature, First Regular Session". State of Arizona. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^ "Session laws, State of Arizona, 1989 Thirty-Ninth Legislature, First Regular Session". State of Arizona. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^ "Session laws, State of Arizona, 1991 Volume 2, Fortieth Legislature, First Regular Session, Second to Fourth Special Sessions, Chapters 218 to End". State of Arizona. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ "Session laws, State of Arizona, 1993 Volume 1, Forty-First Legislature, First Regular Session, Chapters 1 to 184". State of Arizona. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ "Session laws, State of Arizona, 1995 Volume 1, Forty-Second Legislature, First Regular Session, Chapters 1 to 178". State of Arizona. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
- ^ "Session laws, State of Arizona, 1997 Volume 1, Forty-Third Legislature, First Regular Session, Chapters 1 to 146". State of Arizona. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
- ^ "Session laws, State of Arizona, 1999 Volume 1, Forty-Fourth Legislature, First Regular Session, Chapters 1 to 223". State of Arizona. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- ^ "Arizona Term Limits, Proposition 107 (1992)". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on May 7, 2019. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ "Ex-Arizona House Minority Leader Robert McLendon dies at 85". YouValley.net. 13 March 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2022.