Kevin Penix
Kevin Penix | |
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| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives for the 63rd district | |
| In office 2003–2004 | |
| Preceded by | David Rackley |
| Succeeded by | Frank Glidewell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 5, 1962 Crossett, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | April 24, 2012 (aged 49) Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Kevin Penix (May 5, 1962 – April 24, 2012) was an American politician who served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2003 until 2004 as a Republican.[1] Born in Crossett, Penix lived in Fort Smith and represented Sebastian County in the House of Representatives.[2][3]
In April 2003, Penix sponsored a bill which would increase the penalty for driving under the influence with a child under 16 in the car to a range of one week to one year in jail for a first offense.[4] During his tenure, he was a member of the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus, and he sat on the House Public Education Committee.[5]
Penix owned and operated an Allstate Insurance agency in Little Rock.[6] Penix was married and had two sons with his wife.[6] He was a Southern Baptist.[7]
References
- ^ Brawner, Steve. "He's trying to be the best Wes, not a trailblazer | Steve Brawner". Southwest Times Record.
- ^ "Kevin Penix". Arkansas Democrat Gazette. April 26, 2012. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
- ^ Daniels, Charlie (July 1, 2009). The Historical Report of the Arkansas Secretary of State 2008. University of Arkansas Press. ISBN 9780615232140 – via Google Books.
- ^ "License Fees for Boats, Due Fate for State Income Tax Top Agenda of 11th Week of Legislative Session". The Daily World. April 3, 2003. p. 4. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Black Caucus to Take Education Reform Home to Lake View". The Daily World. September 9, 2003. p. 1. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ a b "Kevin Penix Obituary - Fort Smith, AR". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ "Representative Kevin Penix". www.arkleg.state.ar.us.