Ernest James Istook

Background

Istook, Ernest James was born on February 11, 1950 in Foxworth, Texas, United States. Son of Ernest James and Dessie Cordelia Lyne Istook.

Education

Bachelor, Baylor University, 1971; Juris Doctor, Oklahoma City U. School Law, 1977.

Career

Reporter, State Capitol, Stations KOMA-television, WKY-Radio, Oklahoma City, 1972-1977; director, Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, 1977-1978; legal counsel, Oklahoma Governor David Boren, 1978; director, Warr Acres/Putnati City Chamber of Commerce, 1982-1986; councilman, City of Warr Acres, Oklahoma, 1982-1986; attorney, Istook & Associations, 1983-1993; member, Oklahoma House of Representatives, 1986-1993; member, 103rd Congress from 5th Oklahoma district, Washington, District of Columbia, since 1993. Board directors Metropolitan Library. System, 1982-1986, chairman, 1985-1986.

Member appropriations committee.

Achievements

• Ernest James Istook has been listed as a reputable Congressman, lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Kappa Nu.

Connections

Married Judy Lee Bills, 1973;children: Amy, Butch, Chad, Diana, Emily.

Father:

Ernest James

Mother:

Dessie Cordelia Lyne Istook

Spouse:

Judy Lee Bills

child:

Chad Istook

child:

Amy Istook

child:

Diana Istook

child:

Emily Istook

child:

Butch Istook