Edward Quick

Edward E. Quick (February 16, 1935[1] – August 27, 2016[2]) was a former American Democratic politician who served in the Missouri Senate as majority leader, minority leader, and Pro Tem,[1] represented Clay County, Missouri, for 20 years.[3] He also served on the Kansas City city council between the mid-1970s and the mid-1980s[1] and as Clay County presiding commissioner for four years until 2010.[3] One of his accomplishments was becoming the first president pro tempore for the Missouri Senate from Kansas City in four decades.

Born in Rich Hill, Missouri, Quick attended school in Higginsville, Missouri. He had worked as a compliance officer for a wood product company[1] and a Kansas City firefighter. Quick died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 2016 at age 81.[3]

References
  1. Rebecca McDowell Cook. Official Manual State of Missouri 1997-1998. p. 116.
  2. "Obituary: SENATOR EDWARD E. QUICK". Kansas City Star via Legacy.com.
  3. "Ed Quick, long-time state senator who represented Clay County, dies at 81". Retrieved 2018-06-02.


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