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William Dean Burlison

William Dean Burlison served as a representative for Missouri (1969-1981).

  • Democratic
  • Missouri
  • District 10
  • Former
Portrait of William Dean Burlison Missouri
Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Missouri

Representing constituents across the Missouri delegation.

District District 10

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1969-1981

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

William Dean Burlison (born March 15, 1931) is a former American politician who represented the state of Missouri in the United States House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 10th congressional district. His tenure in Congress began on January 3, 1969, and concluded on January 3, 1981, encompassing six consecutive terms in office.

During his twelve years in the House, Burlison served as a Democratic representative from Missouri at the federal level. While specific committee assignments and legislative initiatives are not detailed in the available record, his long service from 1969 to 1981 places him among the historical members of Congress who represented Missouri’s 10th district during a period of significant national political and social change.

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