L. Beauchamp "Beau" Selman was an American politician who served in the Oklahoma Senate representing the 35th district from 1965 to 1968.
Early life and education
Beau Selman was a native of Walters, Oklahoma. He briefly attended Cameron University for a year before transferring to the University of Oklahoma where he graduated in 1936.[1]
Career
Selman served as an Oklahoma state senator between 1965 and 1968. During his tenure he principal author of the bills that created Tulsa Junior College.[1] He did not seek re-election in 1968 and was succeeded in office by Jim Inhofe.[2][3] He also worked for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.[1]
Death
He died at the age of 84 in April 1999.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Funeral to Be Today For Ex-State Senator". The Oklahoman. April 28, 1999. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ Young, Jim (July 4, 1968). "GOP Is After 'Veto Insurance'". The Oklahoma City Times. Retrieved 26 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Demos Gain Single Seat, Enough to Overturn Veto". Tulsa Daily World. November 7, 1968. Retrieved 26 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.