Jerry Leonard Fielding (born May 9, 1947) is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Alabama Senate for the 11th district, encompassing Calhoun, Coosa, Elmore and Talladega Counties.
Biography
Early life
Jerry L. Fielding was born on May 9, 1947, in Richville, Coosa County, Alabama.[1] He graduated from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama and received a J.D. from the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law of Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama.[1]
Career
He served as a district judge.[1] He was elected to the Alabama Senate as a Democrat in 2010 but joined the Republican Party in 2012.[1] In December 2013, he suggested proposing a resolution in the state legislature to support Duck Dynasty's patriarch Phil Robertson, who had gotten worldwide attention for his comments in a December 2013 interview that were seen as homophobic and racist.[2][3][4][5][6]
Personal life
He is a Methodist.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Alabama Senate webpage Archived 2007-02-19 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Alabama lawmaker to propose legislation backing 'Duck Dynasty' star, CNN, December 27th, 2013
- ^ Lucy McCalmont, Alabama pol’s resolution for ‘Duck Dynasty’ star, Politico, 12/27/13
- ^ Alabama Lawmaker Plans Resolution Calling 'Duck Dynasty' Star A Hero For His Anti-Gay Remarks, The Huffington Post, 12/26/2013
- ^ Mike Cason, State Sen. Jerry Fielding says Christian conservative outcry caused A&E to reverse decision on 'Duck Dynasty' star, The Huntsville Times, December 30, 2013
- ^ Michael Muskal, Alabama lawmaker to propose resolution backing 'Duck Dynasty' star, The Los Angeles Times, December 27, 2013