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Robert Light

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Robert S. Light
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 55th district
In office
1985–1996
Personal details
Born(1927-03-04)March 4, 1927
United States
DiedOctober 26, 2015(2015-10-26) (aged 88)
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJoanna Wills Light
Residence(s)Carlsbad, New Mexico
Austin, Texas

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]

References

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  1. ^ "Philanthropist, former legislator Light dies". Carlsbad Current Argus. 27 October 2015.
  2. ^ "New Mexico Legislature". nmlegis.gov.
  3. ^ "Business briefs". Carlsbad Current-Argus.
  4. ^ "Texas road, bridge named in honor of Carlsbad man". daily-times.com.