Background
Melton, Arthur Richard was born on April 28, 1943 in Ysleta, Texas, United States. Son of Francis Charles and Jean (Graham) Melton.
Melton, Arthur Richard was born on April 28, 1943 in Ysleta, Texas, United States. Son of Francis Charles and Jean (Graham) Melton.
Bachelor of Science, University Utah, 1969. Master of Public Health, U. North Carolina, 1974, Doctor Public Health, 1976. Microbiologist Utah Department Health, Salt Lake City, 1970-1973.
Director laboratories South Dakot Department Health, Pierre, 1976-1987.
Director division of laboratory services Utah Department Health, Salt Lake City, 1987-1992, deputy director 1992-1996, director 1996.
Director laboratories South Dakota Department Health, Pierre, 1976-1987. Microbiologist Utah Department Health, Salt Lake City, 1970-1973, director division laboratory services, 1987-1992, deputy director, since 1992.
God is literally the father of every human being. He has a body, and emotions like human beings. Therefore it is possible to have very close and personal relationship between God and each individual.
Member of Association State and Territorial Health Officials (president elect 1999—2000, president 2000-2001), South Dakota Public Health Association 1980-1981, (past. president 2001-2006), American Public Health Association (governing council 1980-1983).
Married Frances Bay, August 19, 1965. Children: David Bay, Amy Elizabeth.