Tom Bevill
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 7th and 4th district |
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| In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1997 |
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| Preceded by | James D. Martin |
| Succeeded by | Robert Aderholt |
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| Born | March 27, 1921 Townley, Alabama |
| Died | March 28, 2005 (aged 84) Jasper, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic |
Tom Bevill (March 27, 1921 – March 28, 2005), a Democrat, was a fifteen-term U.S. congressman representing Alabama's 4th Congressional District (which was numbered as the 7th from 1967 to 1973).
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[edit] Early years and education
Bevill was born in Townley, Alabama, on March 27, 1921. He attended Walker County High School, the University of Alabama School of Commerce and Business Administration, and the University of Alabama School of Law. Bevill was an initiate of the Gamma Alpha Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha at UA. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He also privately practiced law.[1]
[edit] Political career
In 1958 Bevill was elected to the Alabama Legislature, serving there until his election to Congress in 1966. In Congress, Bevill was known for securing federal money and development projects for his district. This earned him the nickname "The King of Pork", a term which he actually turned into a positive. After fifteen terms in Congress, he retired in 1997.[1] Bevill is also credited with making the world's very first 911 emergency call.[2]
[edit] Personal life
Bevill died on March 28, 2005 in Jasper, Alabama, the day after his 84th birthday. He had been in declining health for several years due to heart problems.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Rep. Tom Bevill, 84; Alabama Democrat". Washington Post. March 31, 2005. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A14471-2005Mar30.html. Retrieved January 18, 2011.
- ^ "Town Marks E-911 Anniversary". TimesDaily (February 17, 1993). http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Jk8eAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RccEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3699,2099092&dq=tom-bevill+911&hl=en. Retrieved January 18, 2011.
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| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by James D. Martin |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 7th congressional district 1967–1973 |
Succeeded by Walter Flowers |
| Preceded by Bill Nichols |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 4th congressional district 1973–1997 |
Succeeded by Robert Aderholt |
