Bill Burlison

Bill Burlison DEMDemocrat

American politician (1931-2019)

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Bill BurlisonDEMDemocrat American politician (1931-2019)
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Age at Death1931-2019
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MOResidence (state)

Billy Dean Burlison (March 15, 1931 – March 17, 2019) was an American politician who held office in the states of Missouri and Maryland.

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Education8 - 8 of 6
The American University's Washington College of Law
ML Law and Government
2005
The Catholic University of America
MA
1993
University of Missouri
EdM
1964
Southeast Missouri State University
BS Education
1959
University of Missouri
JD
1956
Southeast Missouri State University
BA
1953
Past Positions1 - 4 of 4
Representative
United States House of Representatives
1968 - 1981
County Prosecuting Attorney
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
1962 - 1968
County School Board President
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
1963
Platoon Leader- Trial Counsel
United States Marine Corps
1956 - 1959
Other Experience1 - 16 of 16
Member
Maryland Bar
1989
Charter President
Crofton Chesapeake Toastmasters
1984
Member
D.C. Bar
1981
Member
Worshipful Master
1966
Charter President
Cape Girardeau High Noon Toastmasters
1960
Member
Missouri Bar
1956
Member
Marine Corps League
Founder
5 Miler principal fundraising event
Founder
Crofton Runners Club
Founder
A 10K principal fundraising event
Member
Maryland State Senior Olympics
Member
Masonic Lodges, AF and FM
President
Lions Club
President
Kiwanis Clubs
Central Committee
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, 1970s
2008
Central Committee
Ann Arundel County, Missouri, 1990s
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