Bill Avery

Bill Avery
Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 28th district
In office 2007–2015
Preceded by	Chris Beutler
Succeeded by	Patty Pansing Brooks
Personal details
Born	(1942-02-07) February 7, 1942 Harnett County, North Carolina
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Lincoln, Nebraska
Alma mater	University of Tennessee Tulane University

William P. “Bill” Avery (born February 7, 1942) is a politician from the state of Nebraska in the Midwestern United States. He served two terms in the Nebraska Legislature, from 2007 to 2015. Avery is a retired adjunct professor of political science who specializes in international trade and foreign relations.

Born in Harnett County, North Carolina, he received his BS and M.A. from the University of Tennessee and his PhD from Tulane University. He is a professor emeritus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

He was elected to the Legislature in 2006 representing Nebraska's 28th legislative district. He served on the Education Committee and the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, which he chaired.

References

• "Nebraska Unicameral Legislature". Sen. Bill Avery. Archived from the original on January 24, 2010. Retrieved March 12, 2007. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)