Harold H. Coley
Full Name: Harold H. "Hal" ColeyDate of birth: August 6, 1922
Date of death: January 27, 2004
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 29 | Jan 13, 1959 - Jan 10, 1961 | 56th | Democrat | Conroe / Montgomery | Grimes, Montgomery | |
| H | 29 | Apr 24, 1957 - Jan 13, 1959 | 55th (1) (2) | Democrat | Conroe / Montgomery | Grimes, Montgomery |
(1) "News Editor Replaces J.E. Cox," 4/24/1957. "Harold H. Coley, 35-year-old news editor of a Conroe radio station, today took the oath of office as a member of the Texas House of Representatives . . . Coley was sworn in at 10:16 after the secretary of state had certified to the speaker . . ." Austin American-Statesman.
(2) Harold H. Coley, in special election 4/20/1957, sworn 4/27/1957, succeeded James E. Cox, resigned 3/3/1957. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Terms of Service top
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House District 29
Jan 13, 1959 - Jan 10, 1961 Legislatures: 56th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Conroe / Montgomery Counties in district: Grimes, Montgomery |
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House District 29
Apr 24, 1957 - Jan 13, 1959 Legislatures: 55th (1) (2) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Conroe / Montgomery Counties in district: Grimes, Montgomery |
(1) "News Editor Replaces J.E. Cox," 4/24/1957. "Harold H. Coley, 35-year-old news editor of a Conroe radio station, today took the oath of office as a member of the Texas House of Representatives . . . Coley was sworn in at 10:16 after the secretary of state had certified to the speaker . . ." Austin American-Statesman.
(2) Harold H. Coley, in special election 4/20/1957, sworn 4/27/1957, succeeded James E. Cox, resigned 3/3/1957. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Information top
Selected newspaper articlesResolutions and Journal entries
- 55th Legislature, R.S., HSR 535. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
Other Resources
- Hal H. Coley (1922-2004), burial in Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery, Tyler, Smith County. Find a Grave.
- Obituary and photo, Harold Coley, 1/29/2004, p. 4B. Tyler Morning Telegraph.
Photographs
- Photograph. Harold H. Coley, 56th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Harold H. "Hal" Coley, 56th Legislature, Texas Yearbook, 56th Legislature
- Photograph. Harold H. Coley, 55th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 55th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 56th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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56th R.S. - 1959
Game and Fisheries Labor Motor Traffic Penitentiaries Representation Before the Legislature (Chair) | ||
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55th R.S. - 1957
Aged Citizens Common Carriers Counties Examination of Comptroller's and Treasurer's Accounts Judicial Districts Public Health |
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