Arthur Orr
Arthur Orr | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 3rd district | |
| Assumed office November 8, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Tommy Ed Roberts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 25, 1964 Decatur, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Amy Wallace Bethshares |
| Children | John (Jack), Anna |
| Education | Wake Forest University (BA) University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa (JD) |
| Committees | Finance and Taxation Education (Chairman), Finance and Taxation General Fund, Rules, Confirmations,
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Governmental Affairs, Judiciary, Transportation and Energy |
Arthur Orr (born May 25, 1964, in Decatur, Alabama) is an Alabama Senator and Executive Vice President for Cook's Pest Control.[1][2]
Education
Orr is an alumnus of Wake Forest University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts, and the University of Alabama School of Law, where he received a Juris Doctor degree.
Career
Orr served in Nepal as a volunteer with the Peace Corps, in Bangladesh as a new country developer, and in the Pacific Ocean region of Asia with Habitat for Humanity International as staff attorney.[3] Orr returned home to work for Cook's Pest Control where he would serve as a Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. In 2006 he ran for the Alabama State Senate. Orr won both the Republican primary and later the general election. After winning a second term, Orr chaired the Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund committee. He now chairs the Senate Finance and Taxation Education committee.
While in the legislature Orr has helped to enact laws focusing on the efficiency of government, Medicaid reform, economic development, and support of Alabama businesses.
Board memberships
Orr is the Chairman of the Alabama Bicentennial Committee. He serves as president of the Community Foundation, the Decatur Rotary Club, Main Street Decatur and the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He is the chairman of the Calhoun College Foundation, the City Beautification Board and the Volunteer Center. Orr also sits on the board of the Community Free Clinic, which he helps to found.[4]
References
- ^ Cason, Mike (March 30, 2015). "Sen. Arthur Orr says he's not crying wolf about 15 percent to 30 percent cuts in Alabama budget". AL.com. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
- ^ "State Senator Arthur Orr to seek reelection". Alabama Political Reporter. August 28, 2013. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
- ^ Fleischauer, Eric (December 17, 2006). "A Wild Card Goes To Montgomery: Arthur Orr is no Ken-doll conservative". The Decatur Daily. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
- ^ Ellington, M.J. (April 29, 2007). "Bill would insure doctors providing care in free clinics". The Decatur Daily. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
External links
- Alabama State Legislature – Senator Arthur Orr official government website
- Project Vote Smart – Senator Arthur Orr (AL)
- Arthur Orr
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