Hawkins Menefee
Birth dateFebruary 9, 1945
Birth placeWashington, D.C., U.S.
Death dateMarch 13, 1974 (aged 29)
State houseTexas
District84th
Term startJanuary 9, 1973
Term endMarch 13, 1974
SuccessorHerman E. Lauhoff
PartyDemocratic[1]
Alma materAustin College
University of Texas

Hawkins Menefee (February 9, 1945 – March 13, 1974) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 84th district of the Texas House of Representatives.[2]

Life and career

Menefee was born in Washington, D.C. He attended Hillcrest High School, Austin College and the University of Texas.[3]

Menefee served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1973 to 1974.[2]

Menefee died[4] on March 13, 1974, in an automobile accident,[5] at the age of 29.

References

  1. ^ "Polluter Bill in Works Fire Chief to Retire". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. November 12, 1972. p. 2. Retrieved September 10, 2023. – via Newspapers.com
  2. ^ "Hawkins Menefee". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  3. ^ "Legislator Killed". Austin American-Statesman. March 13, 1974. p. 1. Retrieved September 10, 2023. – via Newspapers.com
  4. ^ "Convention Booster Killed In Collision". San Angelo Standard-Times. March 14, 1974. p. 27. Retrieved September 10, 2023. – via Newspapers.com
  5. ^ "Delegates mourn loss of Menefee". San Angelo Standard-Times. March 13, 1974. p. 7. Retrieved September 10, 2023. – via Newspapers.com