Kevin Penix
American politician
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Kevin Penix (May 5, 1962 – April 24, 2012) was an American politician who served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2003 until 2004 as a Republican.[1] Born in Crossett, Penix lived in Fort Smith and represented Sebastian County in the House of Representatives.[2][3]
Kevin Penix | |
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| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives for the 63rd district | |
| In office 2003–2004 | |
| Preceded by | David Rackley |
| Succeeded by | Frank Glidewell |
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| Born | May 5, 1962 Crossett, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | April 24, 2012 (aged 49)[how?] Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
In April 2003, Penix sponsored a bill which would increase the penalty for driving under the influence with a child under 16 in the car to a range of one week to one year in jail for a first offense.[4] During his tenure, he was a member of the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus, and he sat on the House Public Education Committee.[5]
Penix owned and operated an Allstate Insurance agency in Little Rock.[6] Penix was married and had two sons with his wife.[6] He was a Southern Baptist.[7]
