Lanell Cofer
Full Name: Lanell CoferDate of birth: March 12, 1948
Date of death: October 18, 2018
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 33-O | Jan 13, 1981 - Jan 11, 1983 | 67th | Democrat | Dallas / Dallas | Dallas | |
| H | 33-O | Jan 9, 1979 - Jan 13, 1981 | 66th | Democrat | Dallas / Dallas | Dallas | |
| H | 33-O | Dec 8, 1977 - Jan 9, 1979 | 65th (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) | Democrat | Dallas / Dallas | Dallas |
(1) Proclamation, 10/3/1977, ordering a special election in House District 33-O on 11/8/1977 to serve out the unexpired term of the Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson. Governor Dolph Briscoe.
(2) Lanell Cofer, in special election 11/29/1977, sworn 12/8/1977, succeeded Eddie Bernice Johnson, resigned 9/30/1977. First session was 65th 2nd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) Sworn 12/8/1977. Oaths of Office.
(4) Certificate of election, canvass of returns for special election 11/29/1977. Texas Secretary of State.
(5) Certification of members of the House of Representatives, 65th Legislature, Special Session (members elected since the adjournment of the Regular Session), 7/5/1978. Texas Secretary of State.
(6) Special election 11/8/1977, runoff 11/29/1977. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001.
Terms of Service top
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House District 33-O
Jan 13, 1981 - Jan 11, 1983 Legislatures: 67th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas Counties in district: Dallas |
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House District 33-O
Jan 9, 1979 - Jan 13, 1981 Legislatures: 66th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas Counties in district: Dallas |
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House District 33-O
Dec 8, 1977 - Jan 9, 1979 Legislatures: 65th (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas Counties in district: Dallas |
(1) Proclamation, 10/3/1977, ordering a special election in House District 33-O on 11/8/1977 to serve out the unexpired term of the Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson. Governor Dolph Briscoe.
(2) Lanell Cofer, in special election 11/29/1977, sworn 12/8/1977, succeeded Eddie Bernice Johnson, resigned 9/30/1977. First session was 65th 2nd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) Sworn 12/8/1977. Oaths of Office.
(4) Certificate of election, canvass of returns for special election 11/29/1977. Texas Secretary of State.
(5) Certification of members of the House of Representatives, 65th Legislature, Special Session (members elected since the adjournment of the Regular Session), 7/5/1978. Texas Secretary of State.
(6) Special election 11/8/1977, runoff 11/29/1977. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001.
Biographical Information top
Selected newspaper articlesResolutions and Journal entries
- 67th Legislature, 2nd C.S., HR 67. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 82nd Legislature, R.S., HR 654. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 85th Legislature, R.S., HR 452, celebrating Black History Month and honoring the leadership and vision of African American lawmakers. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
Biographical Sketches
- Biographical sketch, p. 205. Black Women in Texas History, 2008.
- Photo and biographical sketch, pp. 191-193. Capitol Women: Texas Female Legislators, 1923-1999, 2000.
Other Resources
- Obituary, "Former Texas Legislator, Lanell Cofer, a Dallas Native, Has Passed," Volume 69, Issue 42, 10/26/2018, cover and p. 6. Death date 10/18/2018. Elite News.
Texas Monthly's Best and Worst Legislators
- Named one of 'The Worst'. Best and Worst Legislators 1981.
Photographs
- Photograph. Lanell Cofer, 67th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Lanell Cofer, 66th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Lanell Cofer, 65th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 65th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 66th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 67th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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67th R.S. - 1981
Criminal Jurisprudence (Vice Chair) Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight Liquor Regulation | ||
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66th R.S. - 1979
Insurance Insurance Subcommittee on Appropriative Matters Liquor Regulation | ||
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65th R.S. - 1977
Child Abuse, House Joint Elections Labor |
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