Background
Holt, John Manly was born on July 15, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Newton Ormand and Annie Marie (Hoover) Holt.
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John Manly Holt, American corporate lawyer. Bar: Indiana, District of Columbia, Supreme Court of the United States Court. Named Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor of Indiana, 1988; recipient Spirit of Philanthropy award Indiana University/Purdue U., 1991, Order of Constantine, International Sigma Chi, 1989, Distinguished Alumni Svc. award Indiana U. School Law, Indianapolis, 1992.
Education
AB, DePauw University, 1950. Juris Doctor, Indiana University, Indianapolis, 1956.
Career
Industrial engineer, Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, 1952-1954;
personnel representative, Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, 1954-1955;
supervisor, Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, 1955-1956;
attorney, Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, 1956-1964;
assistant counsel, Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, 1964-1969;
senior counsel, Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, 1969-1977;
secretary, general counsel Pharmaceutical division, Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, 1977-1987;
retired, 1987. Consultant National Commision on Marijuana & Drug Abuse, Washington, 1971-1973. Trustee Food and Drug Law Institute, Washington, 1976-1987.
Chairman advising committee Indiana division Addiction Superior vena cava syndrome, 1976-1982. Member Indiana Prescription Abuse Study Commission, 1988.
Achievements
Membership
Member of the board visitors Indiana U. School Law, Indianapolis, 1991-1998, vice chairman 1997-1998, chairman 1999. Member Pepper Committee, City/County Government, Indianapolis, 1989, Tax Adjustment Board of Marion County, Indianapolis, 1989-1994. Board directors Indianapolis Park Foundation, 1992-1998.
Director Control Indiana Council on Aging, 1994-1998, vice chair 1997-1999. Served with United States Army, 1943-1946, 1950-1952. Member Indiana Bar Association, Indianapolis Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Svc.
Club Indianapolis, Columbia Club Indianapolis, Indianapolis Alumni Association (director) Indiana U. School Law-Indianapolis 1968-1971, vice president since 1997, president 1998), Sigma Chi (president Indianapolis alumni chapter 1964, chairman, 1985-1996, chairman emeritus 1997-1998), Phi Delta Phi.
Interests
Connections
Married Barbara Lenfesty, December 23, 1950. Children: Mark B., Susan Holt Braun, Brent D.
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Political Party
Republican
Education
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1950
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1956
Career
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1952 - 1954
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1954 - 1955
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1955 - 1956
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1987
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Named Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor of Indiana, 1988. Recipient Spirit of Philanthropy award Indiana University/Purdue University, 1991, Hine medal for service to Indiana University/Purdue University, 2002, Order of Constantine, International Sigma Chi, 1989, Distinguished Alumni Service award Indiana University School Law, Indianapolis, 1992.Named Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor of Indiana, 1988. Recipient Spirit of Philanthropy award Indiana University/Purdue University, 1991, Hine medal for service to Indiana University/Purdue University, 2002, Order of Constantine, International Sigma Chi, 1989, Distinguished Alumni Service award Indiana University School Law, Indianapolis, 1992.