Stanley Russ
American politician (1930-2017)
Otis Stanley Russ (August 31, 1930 – January 5, 2017) was an American politician. He served as a member of the Arkansas Senate from the 21st (later 30th) district from January 1975 to January 2001. He also served as President pro tempore of the Senate from 1995 to 1997.
Stanley Russ | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the Arkansas Senate | |
| In office 1995–1997 | |
| Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 21st (later 30th) district | |
| In office January 28, 1975 – January 8, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Guy H. Jones |
| Succeeded by | Gilbert Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Otis Stanley Russ August 31, 1930 Conway, Arkansas, United States |
| Died | January 5, 2017 (aged 86) Conway, Arkansas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Nina Benton (m. 1951–2005) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Arkansas |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | July 1952 – July 1954 |
Russ was born in Conway, Arkansas. He married Nina Benton in 1951. They had two children, and she died in 2005.
Russ died from acute myeloid leukemia on January 5, 2017 in Conway. He was 86.[1]
References change
- ↑ "Sen. Cotton Remembers Former Arkansas State Senator Russ". ArkansasMatters.com. January 6, 2017. Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
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