Louie Welch
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Louie Welch (December 9, 1918 – January 27, 2008) was an American politician who served from 1964 to 1974 as the mayor of Houston, Texas.[1]
Quick Facts 54th Mayor of Houston, Preceded by ...
Louie Welch | |
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54th Mayor of Houston | |
In office January 2, 1964 – January 2, 1974 | |
Preceded by | Lewis Wesley Cutrer |
Succeeded by | Fred Hofheinz |
30th President of the United States Conference of Mayors | |
In office 1972–1973 | |
Preceded by | Henry Maier |
Succeeded by | Roy Martin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1918-12-09)December 9, 1918 Lockney, Texas, U.S. |
Died | January 27, 2008(2008-01-27) (aged 89) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Resting place | Brookside Memorial Park in Houston |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) |
Iola Faye Cure Welch
(m. 1940; died 1991)Helen Welch |
Children | 6 |
Alma mater | Abilene Christian University (BA) |
Occupation | Businessman |
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