Flags at all state buildings will be lowered to half-staff in honor of former Arizona House Minority Leader Robert McLendon.
He was a member of the state House of Representatives for nine terms from 1983-2001.Constitution that limited politicians to serving four consecutive terms in either the House or Senate was passed in 1992 after McLendon already had served five terms.
McLendon, a Democrat, also was a member of the Yuma County Board of Supervisors and the Arizona Board of Regents. "A Douglas, Arizona native, Representative McLendon served the people of Yuma for decades and was a proud, life-long Yuman," Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said in a statement. "A constant public servant, Representative McLendon was a dedicated educator, high school basketball coach and advocate for his community."
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