# Dave Finney

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{{Short description|American politician (1933–2022)}}
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'''David Ray Finney''' (September 29, 1933 – January 18, 2022) was an American lawyer, Texas State Legislator, and politician.

Finney was born and raised in Northside in [Fort Worth, Texas](/source/Fort_Worth%2C_Texas), where he graduated from [Northside High School](/source/Northside_High_School_(Fort_Worth)). Finney then graduated with his bachelor's degree from  [Texas Christian University](/source/Texas_Christian_University) in 1955 and graduated from [University of Texas](/source/University_of_Texas) with his law degree in 1958. Finney was admitted to the Texas bar. Finney served in the [United States Air Force](/source/United_States_Air_Force) from 1958 to 1961. In 1970, Finney received his master's degree in business administration from [University of Chicago](/source/University_of_Chicago). Finney served in the [Texas House of Representatives](/source/Texas_House_of_Representatives) from 1963 until 1977 and was a [Democrat](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)). He died in Fort Worth, Texas.<ref>[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dfw/name/david-finney-obituary?id=32365057 David Ray Finney-obituary]</ref><ref>[https://lrl.texas.gov/mobile/memberDisplay.cfm?memberID=628 Texas Legislators Past & Present-Dave Finney]</ref>

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