A. Visanio Johnson
A. Visanio Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 98th district | |
| In office 1967–1973 | |
| Preceded by | John B. White |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Duckett |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 99th district | |
| In office 1973–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Archibald B. Hill |
| Succeeded by | Freddye Harper Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 10, 1941 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Oklahoma University Law School |
A. Visanio Johnson (born March 10, 1941)[1] is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 98th and 99th district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[2]
Life and career
[edit]Johnson attended Oklahoma City University.[3] He was an attorney.[4][5]
In 1967, Johnson was elected to represent the 98th district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, succeeding John B. White. In the same year, he marched along with Archibald B. Hill and E. Melvin Porter against the delay of an open housing law that would have help end racial discrimination in housing.[6] He served until 1973, when he was succeeded by Thomas Duckett.[7] In the same year, he was elected to represent the 99th district, succeeding Hill. He served until 1981, when he was succeeded by Freddye Harper Williams.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Directory of Oklahoma", Northwestern University, State Election Board, p. 151, 1977
- ^ "Historic Members". Oklahoma Legislature. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- ^ "Political barbs shove goodwill aside in District 48 senate race". The Oklahoman. August 2, 1982. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- ^ "House Race Draws Two". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. August 17, 1980. p. 13. Retrieved December 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Jet (May 19, 1966). Johnson Publishing Company. May 19, 1966. p. 18. ISSN 0021-5996 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Housing Law Protest March Looms Sunday". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. December 6, 1967. p. 2. Retrieved December 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1973 Oklahoma House of Representatives Results", Oklahoma Legislature
- ^ "1981 Oklahoma House of Representatives Results", Oklahoma Legislature
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