Earl Harris (politician) facts for kids
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Earl Harris
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Harris in 2020
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| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 2nd district |
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| In office November 4, 1992 – March 23, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | J. Bradley Fox |
| Succeeded by | Donna Harris |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 12th district |
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| In office November 3, 1982 – November 4, 1992 |
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| Preceded by | J. Bradley Fox |
| Succeeded by | Jesse Michael Villalpando, Jr. |
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| Born | November 8, 1941 Kerrville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | March 23, 2015 (aged 73) East Chicago, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Relations | Earl Harris Jr. (son) |
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| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Unit | United States Navy Reserve |
Earl L. Harris was an important American politician. He served in the Indiana House of Representatives for many years. He was born on November 8, 1941, and passed away on March 23, 2015.
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Earl Harris's Education Journey
Earl Harris went to several universities. He studied at Indiana University, Purdue University, and the Illinois Institute of Technology. Getting a good education was important to him.
Earl Harris's Public Service Career
Before Politics: Early Work and Military Service
Before becoming a politician, Earl Harris worked for the East Chicago School Corporation. He managed their fixed assets, which means he kept track of important property. He also served his country in the United States Navy Reserve for six years. This experience helped him prepare for a life of public service.
Serving in the Indiana House of Representatives
In 1982, Earl Harris was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Indiana. He represented his community and worked to improve things for everyone. He served in this role for a very long time, until he passed away in 2015.
During his time in the House, Earl Harris was a member of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus. This group works to make sure the voices of African Americans are heard in the state government.
A Family Legacy in Politics
After Earl Harris passed away, his wife, Donna Harris, was elected to take his place in the House. She continued his work for the community. Later, their son, Earl Harris Jr., also became a member of the House. This shows how dedicated the Harris family has been to serving the people of Indiana.
