Kip Averitt
| Kip Averitt | |
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| Texas Senate District 22 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2002 | |
| Current term ends resigned March 17, 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Tax Consultant |
| Website | Official website |
On March 8, 2010, Averitt announced he would be resigning his seat effective March 17 due to health issues.[2]
Averitt graduated with a B.B.A. in economics and finance from Baylor University and also graduated with an M.B.A. also from Baylor University.
In addition to being a senator, Averitt is also a state and local tax consultant fromn Ryan and Company. Prior to his election to the state senate, Averitt was a representative in the Texas House of Representatives from 1992 to 2002. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.[3]
Committee assignments
Averitt was serving on the following committees when he resigned:
- Natural Resources Committee, Texas State Senate
- Business & Commerce Committee, Texas State Senate
- Education Committee, Texas State Senate
- Higher Education Committee, Texas State Senate
- Finance Committee, Texas State Senate
District 22
Kip Averitt represented District 22, which includes the county of Navarro, Texas.[4]
Personal
Averitt was born on October 31, 1954 in Crane, Texas. He and his wife, Kathy, have four children.
External links
- Official website of Kip Averitt
- Kip Averitt on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Kip Averitt Personal Website
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by NA |
Texas Senate District 22 2002- March 2010 |
Succeeded by TBD 5/8/2010 |
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