Charles Walter Stenholm

A Representative from Texas; born in Stamford, Jones County, Tex., October 26, 1938; graduated from Stamford High School, Stamford, Tex., 1957; A.S., Tarleton State Junior College, Stephenville, Tex., 1959; B.S., Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Tex., 1961; M.S., Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Tex., 1962; farmer; teacher; business executive; delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1972; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-sixth and twelve succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1979-January 3, 2005); unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 2004.