Roy Morris Blake Jr. (born February 5, 1956) was a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for district 9 during the Seventy-ninth Texas Legislature.
Roy Blake Jr. | |
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
| In office January 11, 2005 – January 9, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Wayne Christian |
| Succeeded by | Wayne Christian |
| Mayor of Nacogdoches | |
| In office 2001–2004 | |
| Chairman of Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce | |
| In office 1997–1999 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roy Morris Blake Jr. February 5, 1956 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jocelyn |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent |
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| Education | Nacogdoches High School |
| Alma mater | Stephen F. Austin State University |
He is the son of Roy Blake Sr., who was a Democratic member of the Texas Senate and Texas House of Representatives.
Personal life
editRoy Morris Blake Jr. was born on February 5, 1956, to Roy Blake Sr. and Mae Deanne Goodwin Blake. He is a native of Nacogdoches County, Texas. He graduated from Nacogdoches High School and attended Stephen F. Austin State University where he received a bachelor's degree in public administration.[1] He is married to his wife Jocelyn and they have 3 children. He is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Nacogdoches.[2]
Blake runs Roy Blake Insurance Agency, which was founded by his father.
Political career
editBlake's first political office was chairman of the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce from 1997 to 1999. Blake also served as mayor of Nacogdoches, Texas, from 2001 to 2004. Blake served in the Seventy-ninth Texas Legislature for Texas House of Representatives district 9.[3] Blake is affiliated with the Republican Party.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Resolution" (PDF). Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Texas Legislators: Past & Present". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ "Texas Legislators: Past & Present – Mobile". lrl.texas.gov.