Mark White

Mark Wells White, Jr., (March 17, 1940 – August 5, 2017) was an American lawyer. He served as the 43rd Governor of Texas serving from January 18, 1983 to January 20, 1987.

Mark Wells White, Jr.,
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Governor Mark White addressing a joint session of the Texas Legislature on January 14, 1987, six days before leaving office.
43rd Governor of Texas
In office
January 18, 1983 – January 20, 1987
LieutenantWilliam P. Hobby Jr.
Preceded byBill Clements
Succeeded byBill Clements
46th Attorney General of Texas
In office
January 19, 1979 – January 18, 1983
GovernorBill Clements
Preceded byJohn Hill
Succeeded byJim Mattox
74th Secretary of State of Texas
In office
January 19, 1973 – October 27, 1977
GovernorDolph Briscoe
Preceded byV. Larry Teaver, Jr.
Succeeded byGeorge Strake, Jr.
Personal details
Born
Mark Wells White

(1940-03-17)March 17, 1940
Longview, Texas, U.S.
DiedAugust 5, 2017(2017-08-05) (aged 77)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Linda Gale Thompson
Children3 (two sons, one daughter)
ResidenceHouston, Texas, U.S.
Alma materBaylor University
ProfessionLawyer and politician
Military service
Branch/serviceTexas National Guard
Unit36th Infantry Division
Battles/warsVietnam War

White died at age 77 at his home in Houston, Texas on August 5, 2017 from a heart attack.[1]

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