Jerry Twiggs
Jerry Thomas Twiggs (March 25, 1933 – January 15, 2000)[1][2] was an American politician who served as a member of the Idaho Senate for the 31st district from 1986 to 2000.[3]
Jerry Twiggs | |
|---|---|
| 38th President pro tempore of the Idaho Senate | |
| In office 1993–2000 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Crapo |
| Succeeded by | Robert L. Geddes |
| Member of the Idaho Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office 1986–2000 | |
| Succeeded by | J. Stanley Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jerry Thomas Twiggs March 25, 1933 Bingham County, Idaho, U.S. |
| Died | January 10, 2000 (aged 66) Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sandra |
| Children | 2 |
Career
Outside of politics, Twiggs worked as a farmer. He was elected to the Idaho Senate in 1986 and later served as Republican floor leader.[4] He also served as the 38th president pro tempore of the Senate from 1993 until his death in 2000.[5] Twiggs was a regional leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[6]
Personal life
Twiggs married his wife, Sandra, in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple in 1951. They had two sons.[6]
References
- "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Tutton to Tylee". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
- "Friends, co-workers say goodbye to Jerry Twiggs". The Lewiston Tribune. Associated Press. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
- Capace, Nancy (2001-01-01). Encyclopedia of Idaho. Somerset Publishers, Inc. ISBN 978-0-403-09606-0.
- "Tony Stewart Scrapbook 1991". Issuu. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
- Moore, Rachel M. "Idaho Legislature lacks leadership; Sen. Twiggs' death leads 2000 session into mire of confusion". Moscow-Pullman Daily News. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
- Williams, Thomas H. (2013). Miracle Of The Desert. Xlibris Corporation. ISBN 978-1-4628-7369-2.
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