Jerry L. Fielding
Jerry Leonard Fielding (born May 9, 1947) is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Alabama Senate for the 11th district, encompassing Calhoun, Coosa, Elmore and Talladega Counties.
Jerry L. Fielding | |
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| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 11th district | |
| In office November 3, 2010 – November 5, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Preuitt |
| Succeeded by | Jim McClendon |
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| Born | Jerry Leonard Fielding May 9, 1947 Richville, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Education | Faulkner University (JD) |
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Biography
Early life
Jerry L. Fielding was born on May 9, 1947, in Richville, Coosa County, Alabama.[1] He graduated from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama and received a J.D. from the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law of Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama.[1]
Career
He served as a district judge.[1] He was elected to the Alabama Senate as a Democrat in 2010 but joined the Republican Party in 2012.[1] In December 2013, he suggested proposing a resolution in the state legislature to support Duck Dynasty's patriarch Phil Robertson, who had gotten worldwide attention for his comments in a December 2013 interview that were seen as homophobic and racist.[2][3][4][5][6]
Personal life
He is a Methodist.[1]
References
- Alabama Senate webpage Archived 2007-02-19 at the Wayback Machine
- Alabama lawmaker to propose legislation backing 'Duck Dynasty' star, CNN, December 27th, 2013
- Lucy McCalmont, Alabama pol’s resolution for ‘Duck Dynasty’ star, Politico, 12/27/13
- Alabama Lawmaker Plans Resolution Calling 'Duck Dynasty' Star A Hero For His Anti-Gay Remarks, The Huffington Post, 12/26/2013
- Mike Cason, State Sen. Jerry Fielding says Christian conservative outcry caused A&E to reverse decision on 'Duck Dynasty' star, The Huntsville Times, December 30, 2013
- Michael Muskal, Alabama lawmaker to propose resolution backing 'Duck Dynasty' star, The Los Angeles Times, December 27, 2013