James L. Shaver, Jr.

James Levesque "Jim' Shaver Jr.
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
In office
1955–1992
Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives
In office
1977–1979
Preceded by Cecil L. Alexander
Succeeded by John E. Miller
Personal details
Born (1927-11-23) November 23, 1927
Wynne, Arkansas
Political party Democratic
Residence Wynne, Arkansas
Profession lawyer
Religion Presbyterian

James Levesque "Jim" Shaver, Jr. (born November 23, 1927) is an American former politician. He was a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, serving from 1961 to 1994. He also served from 1968 to 1971 as an assistant to Attorney General Joe Purcell. He is a member of the Democratic party. He is the son of former Arkansas Lieutenant Governor James L. "Bex" Shaver and his wife, Louise Davis.[1]

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