J. Roy Rowland

James Roy Rowland Jr. (February 3, 1926 – April 25, 2022) was an American politician and physician.

J. Roy Rowland
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 8th district
In office
January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1995
Preceded byBilly Lee Evans
Succeeded bySaxby Chambliss
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
In office
1976–1982
Personal details
Born(1926-02-03)February 3, 1926
Wrightsville, Georgia, U.S.
DiedApril 25, 2022(2022-04-25) (aged 96)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materSouth Georgia College
University of Georgia
Medical College of Georgia

Rowland served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1976 through 1982. He was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1982 when he defeated Billy Lee Evans, who had accepted illegal campaign contributions.[1] Rowland served six terms in Congress, from January 3, 1983, to January 3, 1995, and did not seek renomination in 1994.

Rowland died on April 25, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 96.[2]

References

  1. Michael Barone and Grant Ujifusa (1991). The Almanac of American Politics 1992. Washington, D.C.: National Journal. pp. 320–321. ISBN 0-89234-051-7.
  2. J. Roy Rowland, Jr., M.D.

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