Robert D. Garton
Bob Garton | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the Indiana Senate | |
| In office November 5, 1980 – November 8, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Koons Edwards[1] |
| Succeeded by | David C. Long |
| Member of the Indiana Senate | |
| In office November 4, 1970 – November 8, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | James Boner Young[2] |
| Succeeded by | Greg Walker |
| Constituency | 22nd district (1970–1972) 41st district (1972–2006) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1933 Chariton, Iowa, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Barbara |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Columbus, Indiana |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University (BS) Cornell University (MS) |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1955–1957 |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
Robert Dean Garton (born August 18, 1933) is an American former politician from the state of Indiana. A Republican, he served in the Indiana Senate from 1970 to 2006.[3] Garton previously served in the United States Marine Corps from 1955 to 1957, reaching the rank of First lieutenant.[4] From 1969 to 1970, Garton served on the Indiana Civil Rights Commission.[5] Garton served as President pro tempore of the Indiana Senate from 1980 to 2006.[6] In 2006, Garton lost renomination to Greg Walker.[7]
References
- ^ "Offices". March 3, 2015.
- ^ "Offices". March 3, 2015.
- ^ "Indiana Politicians by Letter". March 6, 2015.
- ^ "Robert D. Garton Indiana Senate Papers, 1968-2015". September 25, 2015.
- ^ "Robert Dean Garton". Indiana Legislator Database. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- ^ "Offices". March 3, 2015.
- ^ "Big upset: Garton concedes to Walker". May 3, 2006.
External links
- Project Vote Smart – Senator Robert D. Garton (IN) profile
- Our Campaigns – Senator Robert D. Garton (IN) profile
- Appearances on C-SPAN