James Frank "Jim" Morrison (April 11, 1942 – November 25, 2010) was a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, who represented the 121st district. He served from August 4, 1992 until his death on November 25, 2010.[1][2]
James Morrison | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 121st district | |
| In office January 11, 1993 – November 25, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Don Crumbaker |
| Succeeded by | Rick Billinger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 11, 1942 Colby, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | November 25, 2010 (aged 68) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Karen |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Southern College of Optometry |
Morrison worked as an optometrist since 1967 and as a broadcast engineer from 1973. He earned a BS and OD from the Southern College of Optometry, in Memphis, Tennessee.
He was a member of the Rotary Club, Fellow American Academy of Optometry, Kansas Optometric Association, and the Lions Club.[3]
Committee membership
edit- Health and Human Services
- Government Efficiency and Fiscal Oversight (Chair)
- Joint Committee on Information Technology
Major donors
editThe top 5 donors to Morrison's 2008 campaign:[4]
- Morrison, Jim $2,772
- Kansas Contractors Assoc $800
- Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation $750
- Koch Industries $500
- Taylor, Louis $500
References
editExternal links
edit- Official website
- Kansas Legislature - James Morrison
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008