John Sayers Redditt (April 4, 1899 – April 13, 1973) was a Texas politician and businessman. He served in the

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for

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, and was a member of the

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Personal life and business career

John Sayers Redditt was born on April 4, 1899, in

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, to John David and Lewis Permellia Redditt, his great-uncle is

Joseph Draper Sayers Joseph Draper Sayers (September 23, 1841 – May 15, 1929) was the 22nd Governor of Texas from 1899 to 1903. During Sayers's term, the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 demolished that city. Early years Joseph Sayers was born September 23, 1841 ...

. In 1921, Redditt graduated from

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, and opened a law practice in

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. On December 27, 1928, Redditt married Hazel Lee Spears, they had 2 daughters together. He served in the

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during

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. In 1947, Redditt founded Winn's Variety Stores, located in

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. Redditt died on April 13, 1973, in

Political career

Redditt represented

in the

during the 43rd, 44th, 45th, and 46th Legislatures. He was also President pro tempore of the Texas Senate during part of the 44th legislature. Redditt served numerous state offices during his political career. He served as chairman of the Texas Economy Commission and chairman of the Texas Highway Commission. Between 1961 and 1964, he was a regent of the University of Texas. He was also a commission member on the Texas Commission on Higher Education. Furthermore, he served as president of the Texas Good Roads Association. Redditt throughout his political career was affiliated with the

References

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