| State house 1 | Texas |
|---|---|
| District 1 | 1st |
| Term start 1 | January 14, 1975 |
| Term end 1 | January 11, 1983 |
| Predecessor 1 | Vernon Edgar Howard |
| Successor 1 | Alex Harris Short Jr. |
| Birth date | December 23, 1933 |
| Birth place | New Boston, Texas, US |
| Death date | July 5, 2016 (aged 82) |
| Death place | De Kalb, Texas, US |
| Spouse | Sue Farris Atkinson |
| Parents | Ballard Atkinson Sybil Garrett Atkinson |
Hamp Atkinson was a Texas Democratic politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1975 to 1983.[1]
Life
Atkinson was born on December 23, 1933, in New Boston, Texas, to Ballard and Sybil Garrett Atkinson. He died on July 5, 2016, at the age of 82 in De Kalb, Texas.[2]
Politics
Hamp Atkinson was a democrat. He served in the Texas House from 1975 to 1983. He retired after his fourth term in office.[3]
References
- ^ "Legislative Reference Library of Texas". www.lrl.state.tx.us. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Hamp Atkinson". www.batesfamilyfuneralhome.com. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Resolution". Retrieved May 21, 2018.