Paul Malvine Starnes (December 31, 1934 – January 9, 2015) was an American politician in the state of Tennessee. He attended Chattanooga Central High School, Hiwassee College, Tennessee Wesleyan College, and the University of Chattanooga.[1] Starnes served in the Tennessee House of Representatives as a Democrat from the 31st District from 1972 to 1990.[2] He was preceded in office by Republican Granville Hinton,[3] and succeeded by Kenneth J. Meyer.[4] A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, he previously worked in the Hamilton County Department of Education.[5] He died on January 9, 2015, aged 80.[1]

Paul M. Starnes
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
from the 31st district
In office
1972–1990
Preceded byGranville Hinton
Succeeded byKenneth J. Meyer
Personal details
Born(1934-12-31)December 31, 1934
Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedJanuary 9, 2015(2015-01-09) (aged 80)
Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupationeducator

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Former longtime state representative Paul Starnes passes away". WRCB-TV. January 9, 2015. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
  2. ^ Susan Starr, Tennessee General Assembly, Legislative Information Services, Rachel Jackson Building, 1st Floor, 320 Sixth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37243-0080. "Tennessee House Member, 93rd General Assembly". capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved May 6, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "87th General Assembly: Granville Hinton". Tennessee House of Representatives. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
  4. ^ "97th General Assembly: Kenneth J. Meyer". Tennessee House of Representatives. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
  5. ^ Tennessee Blue Book 1987–1988. Retrieved October 30, 2014.