Background
Burton S. Barr was born in 1917.
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Burton Barr
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During World World War II, he served in the United States Armyin North Africa, Italy, France and Germany. He became a Lieutenant Colonel in 1946 and a Colonel in 1964, when he resigned from the army. Additionally, he served as the Republican Majority Leader in the House from 1966 to 1986.
In 1986, he ran unsuccessfully for Governor of Arizona, losing the Republican primary to Evan Mecham.
Barr was known as one of the most effective political leaders in Arizona history. His colleagues in the legislature referred to him as "Mister Magic".
Barr helped pass legislation promoting such things as vehicle inspections, health care, education, prison reform, child care and freeway funding. Death He died on January 13, 1997.
The Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix, Arizona was named in his honor.
The Barr Memorial Scholarship at Arizona State University was also named in his honor.
Achievements
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He served as a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives from 1964 to 1986, and as its Republican Majority Leader from 1966 to 1986. In 1964, he was elected as a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing district 18, where he served until 1986.
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United States
Awards
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Bronze Award; Silver Awards; Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the United States of America's highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.The Medal of Honor is the United States of America's highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.