John J. Hainkel Jr.
Former President of the Louisiana State Senate
John Joseph Hainkel Jr., was a legislator from New Orleans, Louisiana, who died in office after thirty-seven years of service. He was the first person in his state and the second in United States history to have been elected as both Speaker of his... Wikipedia
Born: March 24, 1938, New Orleans, LA
Died: April 15, 2005 (age 67 years), Poplarville, MS
Previous offices: President of the Louisiana State Senate (2000–2004), Member of the Louisiana State Senate (1988–2005), Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives (1980–1984), and more
Party: Republican Party
Education: Tulane University and Tulane University School of Law