William L. Armstrong
William Lester "Bill" Armstrong (March 16, 1937 – July 5, 2016) was an American businessman and politician. He was a member of the Republican party. He served as a United States Representative and Senator from Colorado.[1]
William L. Armstrong | |
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United States Senator from Colorado | |
In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1991 | |
Preceded by | Floyd K. Haskell |
Succeeded by | Hank Brown |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 5th district | |
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1979 | |
Preceded by | New district |
Succeeded by | Ken Kramer |
Member of the Colorado Senate | |
In office 1965–1972 | |
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives | |
In office 1963–1964 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Fremont, Nebraska | March 16, 1937
Died | July 5, 2016 Lakewood, Colorado | (aged 79)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Tulane University University of Minnesota |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army National Guard |
Years of service | 1957–1963 |
Armstrong died in Lakewood, Colorado on July 5, 2016 from cancer, aged 79.[2]
References
- ↑ "William L. Armstrong". NNDB. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
- ↑ http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/william-armstrong-us-senator-colorado-dies-79-40385326