Robert S. "Bob" Light (March 4, 1927 – October 26, 2015) was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from 1985 to 1996.[1][2] Prior to his House term, he was also commissioner of Eddy County, New Mexico from 1979 to 1982. Light also sat on the boards of Carlsbad National Bank and Carlsbad Bancorporation, Inc.[3][4]
Robert S. Light | |
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Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 55th district | |
In office 1985–1996 | |
Personal details | |
Born | United States | March 4, 1927
Died | October 26, 2015 Carlsbad, New Mexico | (aged 88)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Joanna Wills Light |
Residence(s) | Carlsbad, New Mexico Austin, Texas |
References
edit- ^ "Philanthropist, former legislator Light dies". Carlsbad Current Argus. 27 October 2015.
- ^ "New Mexico Legislature". nmlegis.gov.
- ^ "Business briefs". Carlsbad Current-Argus.
- ^ "Texas road, bridge named in honor of Carlsbad man". daily-times.com.