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J. P. Compretta
Compretta in 2010
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 122nd district
In office
January 5, 1988 – January 3, 2012
Preceded byWalter James Phillips
Succeeded by David Baria
In office
January 8, 1980 – January 3, 1984
Succeeded byWalter James Phillips
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 44th district
In office
January 1976 – January 8, 1980
Succeeded by Mike Eakes
Personal details
Born
Joseph Patrick Compretta

(1945-03-17) March 17, 1945 (age 79)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Political party Democratic
SpouseKay Dorich
Residence(s) Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
Alma mater University of Southern Mississippi ( BS)
Mississippi College ( JD)
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Joseph Patrick "J.P." Compretta (born March 17, 1945) is a Mississippi lawyer and Democratic politician. He is a former member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the 122nd house district (part of Hancock County). Compretta was Speaker Pro Tempore of the House and Chairman of the Management Committee, also serving on the Judiciary, Marine Resources and Ways & Means committees.

Background

Compretta was born March 17, 1945, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. [1] He attended Pearl River Junior College, the University of Southern Mississippi and the Mississippi College School of Law. [1] He worked as a lawyer, and served as County Prosecutor, City Prosecutor and Assistant District Attorney before being elected to the House in 1975. [1]

Service in the House of Representatives

Compretta was first elected to the House in 1975. [1] He served two terms (1976–1984). He was then elected again in 1987, and was re-elected until stepping down before the 2011 election. He was succeeded by fellow Democrat David Baria.

Personal life

He is married to the former Kay Dorich; they live in Bay St. Louis. [1] Their son, Joseph Jr., known as "Jody", was crushed by a Mardi Gras parade float in February 2008. [2] Compretta is an Episcopalian.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Mississippi. Legislature (January 1, 1976). "Hand book : biographical data of members of Senate and House, personnel of standing committees [1976]". Mississippi Legislature Hand Books: 29–30.
  2. ^ Simon, Darran. "Endymion victim was Miss. businessman" Times-Picayune Feb. 3, 2008

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