Rodger Smitherman
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Rodger Smitherman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 18th district | |
| Assumed office November 8, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Horn |
| President pro tempore of the Alabama Senate | |
| In office February 5, 2009 – November 3, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Hinton Mitchem |
| Succeeded by | Del Marsh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rodger Mell Smitherman March 2, 1953 Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Carole Smitherman |
| Children | 4 Crystal Smitherman |
| Alma mater | University of Montevallo and Miles Law School |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Rodger Mell Smitherman (born March 2, 1953) is a Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 18th District since 1994.[1] He is also a member of the Alabama Sentencing Commission. Smitherman was elected President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate on February 5, 2009. He is a graduate of the University of Montevallo and Miles Law School.[2]
Biography
[edit | edit source]Smitherman graduated from the University of Montevallo with a B.B.A. degree and then from Miles Law School with a Juris Doctor which he earned with honors.[2]
He was President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate from February, 2009, and served until November, 2010.[2][1]
Smitherman's wife is current judge, former Birmingham City Councilor, and former Birmingham Mayor Carole Smitherman. They are the parents of four children. The Smithermans maintain a law practice in downtown Birmingham.[citation needed]
Smitherman is an Elder at his church.[2]
References
[edit | edit source]External links
[edit | edit source]- Alabama State Legislature: Senator Rodger Mell Smitherman – official government website
- Project Vote Smart – Senator Rodger M. Smitherman (AL) profile
- Political profile at Bama Politics
- Follow the Money – Rodger M. Smitherman: 2006 2002 1998 campaign contributions
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- 1953 births
- Living people
- African-American state legislators in Alabama
- Democratic Party Alabama state senators
- Politicians from Montgomery, Alabama
- University of Montevallo alumni
- Miles Law School alumni
- Lawyers from Montgomery, Alabama
- 21st-century African-American politicians
- 20th-century African-American politicians
- 21st-century members of the Alabama Legislature
- 20th-century members of the Alabama Legislature
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