Robert T. Garrity Jr. (born March 23, 1949) is an American

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. He served as a Republican member for the 78th district of the

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. Garrity attended the

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and went on to the

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. In 1988, Garrity was elected to represent the 78th district in the

, succeeding

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. In 1992, Garrity was succeeded by Shirley D. Bowler. He was a member of the

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.Louisiana: Garrity, Robert T., Who's Who in American Politics, 2003-2004, 19th ed., Vol. 1 (Alabama-Montana) (Marquis Who's Who:

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, 2003), p. 780

References

1949 births Living people Place of birth missing (living people) Republican Party members of the Louisiana House of Representatives University of New Orleans alumni Loyola University New Orleans College of Law alumni 20th-century members of the Louisiana State Legislature {{Louisiana-politician-stub