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Byron Langley

1926 – 2018

American politician

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About Byron Langley

Lived 1926 – 2018 (aged 91). Byron Langley was an American politician and rancher.

Byron J. Langley (November 11, 1926 – January 13, 2018), was an American North Dakota democratic politician who was a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives. He represented the 12th district from 1973 to 1980. He also served in the North Dakota Senate from 1985 to 1996. On April 21, 1993, the Fifty-third Legislative Assembly unanimously elected Langley to the office of the President Pro Tempore; which he held through 1994.

Langley served on numerous committees some of which included: Chairman Senate Industry, Business and Labor Committee, Member Senate Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee and Waste Management Committee, member of the Governor's Fuel Assistance Advisory Commission, and member of Veterinarian School Committee of Old West Regional Commission. Langley retired from politics in 1996.

Langley was also a member of the Warwick Lutheran Church, Warwick Rod and Gun Club, Devils Lake Elks, New Rockford Eagles, North Dakota Stockmen's Association, and served as a trustee of the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame. He was also a strong supporter of the North Dakota National Guard.

Statement issued by U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp (January 19, 2018)

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Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, Member of the State Senate of North Dakota

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Byron Langley?

American politician

When was Byron Langley born?

Byron Langley was born on 11 November 1926 in Warwick.

When did Byron Langley die?

Byron Langley died on 13 January 2018 in Carrington.

What was Byron Langley's occupation?

Byron Langley was a politician and rancher.

What nationality was Byron Langley?

Byron Langley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Byron Langley

· Wikidata: Q18201689

· DBpedia: Byron Langley

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