Background
Bentsen, Calvin R. was born on October 8, 1925 in Alton, Texas, United States. Son of Elmer C. Bentsen and Marie Jenny Nessen.
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Calvin R. Bentsen
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Student, University Texas, 1947—1947.
Career
Past president Texair Company, McAllen, Texas, 1950—1960, Bentsen-Whittington Oil Corporation, McAllen, 1958—1972. President International Center, Inc., since 1971. Director Chase Bank McAllen, since 1950.
Past director 1st National Bank Mission, Texas, 1950—1970.
Achievements
Membership
Member school board, president McAllen School District, 1964—1972. Board visitors M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, 1980. Board stewards 1st United Methodist Church, McAllen, 1950.
Member, treasurer Young Democrats Texas, Austin, 1950. Board directors McAllen Hospital, 1955—1960. Member of Club Ltd. (director, president), Shikar-Safari Club International (Conservation award), McAllen Country Club, Masons.
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Married Mary Margaret Harris. Children: Pamela, Margo, Susan.
Education
Career
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1950
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1950 - 1960
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1950 - 1970
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1958 - 1972
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1971