John Redditt
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| President pro tempore of the Texas Senate | |
| In office May 11, 1935 – September 16, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth M. Regan |
| Succeeded by | Will M. Martin |
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 10, 1933 – January 14, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | William E. Thomason |
| Succeeded by | Ben Ramsey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Sayers Redditt (1899-04-04)April 4, 1899 Center, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 13, 1973(1973-04-13) (aged 74) Lufkin, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lufkin, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Hazel Lee Spears (m. 1928) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Joseph D. Sayers (great-uncle) |
| Alma mater | University of Texas, Austin (LL.B) |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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John Sayers Redditt (April 4, 1899 – April 13, 1973) was a Texas politician and businessman. He served in the Texas Senate for District 3, and was a member of the Democratic Party.
John Sayers Redditt was born on April 4, 1899, in Center, Texas, to John David and Lewis Permellia Redditt, his great-uncle is Joseph D. Sayers. In 1921, Redditt graduated from University of Texas Law School with a Bachelor of Laws,[1] and opened a law practice in Lufkin, Texas. On December 27, 1928, Redditt married Hazel Lee Spears, they had 2 daughters together. He served in the United States Army during World War I. In 1947, Redditt founded Winn's Variety Stores, located in San Antonio, Texas. Redditt died on April 13, 1973, in Lufkin, Texas.[2]
Redditt represented District 3 in the Texas Senate during the 43rd, 44th, 45th, and 46th Legislatures.[3] He was also President pro tempore of the Texas Senate during part of the 44th legislature.[4] Redditt served numerous state offices during his political career. He served as chairman of the Texas Economy Commission and chairman of the Texas Highway Commission. Between 1961 and 1964, he was a regent of the University of Texas. He was also a commission member on the Texas Commission on Higher Education. Furthermore, he served as president of the Texas Good Roads Association.[5] Redditt throughout his political career was affiliated with the Democratic Party.
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| Preceded by | President pro tempore of the Texas Senate May 11, 1935 – September 16, 1935 |
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| Preceded by | Texas Senate for District 3 January 10, 1933 – January 14, 1941 |
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