Roy Hofheinz
Roy Mark Hofheinz (April 10, 1912 – November 22, 1982), popularly known as Judge Hofheinz or "The Judge", was a Texas state representative from 1935 to 1937 (44th legislature), county judge of Harris County, Texas from 1936 to 1944, and mayor of the city of Houston from 1953 to 1956.
Roy Hofheinz | |
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Roy Hofheinz in front of Astrodome, circa 1965 | |
| 51st Mayor of Houston | |
| In office January 2, 1953 – January 2, 1956 | |
| Preceded by | Oscar F. Holcombe |
| Succeeded by | Oscar F. Holcombe |
| County Judge of Harris County | |
| In office 1936–1944 | |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 19-2 district | |
| In office January 8, 1935 – January 12, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | Rolland Barr Bradley |
| Succeeded by | James McDonald Heflin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roy Mark Hofheinz April 10, 1912 Beaumont, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | November 22, 1982 (aged 70) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Irene (née Cafcalas)
(m. 1933; died 1966)Mary Frances (née Gougenheim)
(m. 1969) |
| Children | Roy Jr., Fred, and Dene |
| Alma mater | Rice University University of Houston |
| Known for | Pioneering modern stadiums |
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