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Capitol: 334.261.0892 FAX: 334.399.2485 District: 334.261.0892
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Senator Alabama State Senate
Suite 726 Alabama State House 11 South Union Street Montgomery, AL 36130-4600
District Office: 11 South Union Street Montgomery, AL 36130-4600
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Elected: 1989 Next Election: 2026 | Spouse: Marilyn DOB: 1/8/1937 |
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BioSenator Waggoner, born in Birmingham, Alabama, on January 8, 1937, is serving his 8th term in the Senate after serving from 1966-1983 in the House of Representatives. Senator Waggoner received his BA degree from Birmingham Southern College and his JD degree from Birmingham School of Law. He and his wife, Marilyn, are the parents of four children and grandparents of seven and one great grandchild.
Senator Waggoner is a Republican and a member of the Homewood Church of Christ. He serves on the following boards- Executive Committee of Birmingham Business Alliance; Faulkner University Board of Trustees; Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau; Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. He is a member of Hoover, Homewood, Shelby County, Vestavia Hills Chambers of Commerce; 50-Year member Civitan International; member of Masons and Shriners organizations; member of the Monday Morning Quarterback Club. He was inducted into the Birmingham Southern College Sports Hall of Fame, 2007, and received the Birmingham Southern Distinguish Alumni in 2013.
Senator Waggoner served as Senate Minority Leader from 2002-2010.
Senator Waggoner served as Senate Majority Leader from December 8, 2010 - 2014.
Senator Waggoner has the longest record of service, of any legislator in the history of Alabama.
Senator Waggoner is the Recipient of the Ronald Reagan Lifetime Achievement Award, 2012, and the 2013 Alabama State Council of the Arts Council Legacy Award.
He has also received numerous other awards and recognitions for his service in the Alabama Legislature.
He serves on the following Senate committees-
Rules - Chairman
Confirmations - Vice Chair
Jefferson County Local Legislation - Chairman
Banking & Insurance
Finance & Taxation Education
Finance & Taxation General Fund
Shelby County Local Legislation
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