Stratton Taylor
Stratton Taylor (born 1956) is an American attorney and was the longest-serving President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Elected as President pro tempore on a unanimous, bipartisan vote in 1995, he served eight years.
Stratton Taylor | |
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President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate | |
In office 1995–2003 | |
Preceded by | Robert V. Cullison |
Succeeded by | Cal Hobson |
Member of the Oklahoma Senate | |
In office 1982–2006 | |
Preceded by | Bill Crutcher |
Succeeded by | Sean Burrage |
Constituency | 12th |
Personal details | |
Born | 1956 (age 63–64) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Carolyn |
Residence | Claremore, Oklahoma |
Website | http://www.strattontaylor.com |
He is the founding member of the law firm Taylor, Burrage, Singhal, Mallett and Downs.
Early life and education
Taylor was born in 1956, the son of Owen and Velma Taylor.[1] He was the only student in his 17-member Alluwe High School class to graduate from college.[2] He began his college education at Claremore Junior College, now Rogers State University,[1] and earned a bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Tulsa.[2]
Political career
While finishing his bachelor's degree,[2] Taylor was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 1979.[3] After serving a single term, he successfully campaigned to join the Oklahoma Senate.[2] In a unanimous, bipartisan votes, he was elected President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate in 1995, 1997, 1999, and 2001.[2]
Controversy
Taylor was criticized in 2003 for writing a national letter inviting trial lawyers to practice in Oklahoma.[4]
Personal life
Taylor is married to Carolyn Thompson, a former member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, and resides in Claremore, Oklahoma.[2]
Taylor helped found the law firm Taylor, Burrage, Singhal, Mallett and Downs.[2]
See also
References
- StrattonTaylor.com Archived 2013-12-07 at the Wayback Machine (accessed May 30, 2013)
- Senator Stratton Taylor, Oklahoma Senate (accessed May 30, 2013)
- Historic Members Archived 2013-06-22 at WebCite, Oklahoma House of Representatives (accessed May 30, 2013).
- December 24, 2003 Stratton Taylor's actions embarrass Oklahoma, The Oklahoman, December 24, 2003. (accessed May 30, 2013)