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Grover C. Richardson

politician

Died
November 12, 2014
Age
66 years
Nationality
United States

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Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. (September 9, 1948 – November 12, 2014) was a state legislator in Arkansas.

He was one of the representatives for Pulaski County, Arkansas. He served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1977 to 1984. In 1983 he sponsored a bill to require executions be broadcast live.

According to his obituary, he graduated in 1966 from Horace Mann Sr. High School in Little Rock, received a B.S. degree in business administration from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1971 where he played football, and attended Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He worked at Worthern Bank and Trust in Little Rock and as a tax and business consultant. He served four terms in the Arkansas legislature.

He had three sons with wife Brenda Faulkner Richardson.

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  1. 1.At which bank did Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. work?

    • A.First National Bank
    • B.Worthern Bank and Trustcorrect
    • C.Arkansas State Bank
    • D.Pulaski Trust Company

    Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. worked at Worthern Bank and Trust in Little Rock.

    Source: professional background

  2. 2.What years did Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. serve in the Arkansas House of Representatives?

    • A.1970 to 1977
    • B.1977 to 1984correct
    • C.1980 to 1987
    • D.1984 to 1991

    Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1977 to 1984.

    Source: legislative career section

  3. 3.In what city was Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr.'s university located?

    • A.Dallas, Texas
    • B.Baton Rouge, Louisianacorrect
    • C.New Orleans, Louisiana
    • D.Little Rock, Arkansas

    Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. received his degree from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

    Source: education section

  4. 4.In what city is the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking located?

    • A.Houston
    • B.Little Rock
    • C.Baton Rouge
    • D.Dallascorrect

    The Southwestern Graduate School of Banking is located at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

    Source: education section

  5. 5.How many sons did Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. have?

    • A.Threecorrect
    • B.One
    • C.Four
    • D.Two

    Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. had three sons with his wife.

    Source: family section

  6. 6.What was the birth date of Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr.?

    • A.November 12, 1948
    • B.November 12, 1946
    • C.September 9, 1946
    • D.September 9, 1948correct

    Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. was born on September 9, 1948.

    Source: biography opening

  7. 7.Which county did Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. represent in the Arkansas House of Representatives?

    • A.Garland County
    • B.Pulaski Countycorrect
    • C.Sebastian County
    • D.Jefferson County

    Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. was one of the representatives for Pulaski County, Arkansas.

    Source: legislative career section

  8. 8.When did Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. pass away?

    • A.December 9, 2014
    • B.September 9, 2014
    • C.October 12, 2014
    • D.November 12, 2014correct

    Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. died on November 12, 2014.

    Source: biography opening

  9. 9.How many terms did Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. serve in the Arkansas legislature?

    • A.Two terms
    • B.Five terms
    • C.Four termscorrect
    • D.Three terms

    Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. served four terms in the Arkansas legislature.

    Source: professional background

  10. 10.From which high school did Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. graduate in 1966?

    • A.Central High School
    • B.Little Rock High School
    • C.Arkansas Heights High School
    • D.Horace Mann Sr. High Schoolcorrect

    Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. graduated from Horace Mann Sr. High School in 1966.

    Source: education section

  11. 11.What sport did Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. play while attending Southern University?

    • A.Footballcorrect
    • B.Basketball
    • C.Track and field
    • D.Baseball

    Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. played football at Southern University.

    Source: education section

  12. 12.What was the name of the wife of Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr.?

    • A.Linda Faulkner Richardson
    • B.Brenda Richardson Smith
    • C.Brenda Faulkner Richardsoncorrect
    • D.Sarah Faulkner Richardson

    Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. had three sons with his wife Brenda Faulkner Richardson.

    Source: family section

  13. 13.At which institution did Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. earn his B.S. degree in business administration?

    • A.Southern Methodist University
    • B.University of Arkansas
    • C.Little Rock College
    • D.Southern Universitycorrect

    Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. received a B.S. degree in business administration from Southern University in 1971.

    Source: education section

  14. 14.What bill did Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. sponsor in 1983?

    • A.A bill to reform the banking industry
    • B.A bill to lower state taxes
    • C.A bill to require executions be broadcast livecorrect
    • D.A bill to increase school funding

    In 1983, Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. sponsored a bill to require that executions be broadcast live.

    Source: legislative career section

  15. 15.Where did Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. attend graduate school for banking?

    • A.Southern Methodist Universitycorrect
    • B.Harvard Business School
    • C.University of Arkansas
    • D.Louisiana State University

    Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. attended the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University.

    Source: education section

  16. 16.What was a professional role held by Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. besides his legislative work?

    • A.High school principal
    • B.University professor
    • C.Professional football coach
    • D.Tax and business consultantcorrect

    Grover Cleveland Richardson Jr. worked as a tax and business consultant.

    Source: professional background

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