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'''Robert Julian Bentley''' (born | '''Robert Julian Bentley''' (born [[February 3]], [[1943]] in [[Columbiana]]) is a dermatologist and [[Alabama House of Representatives|State Representative]], serving [[Alabama House District 63|House District 63]] ([[Tuscaloosa]]). | ||
Bentley is | Bentley is the son of David Harford Bentley, who owned a sawmill in Columbiana, and Mattie Boyd Vick Bentley. He graduated from [[Shelby County High School]] in [[1961]] and then entered the [[University of Alabama]]. After completing a bachelor of science he continued at the [[University of Alabama School of Medicine]], receiving his M.D. in [[1968]]. | ||
Bentley | Bentley was commissioned a captain in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a general medical officer at Fort Bragg during the [[Vietnam War]]. After his service, he went on to become a founding partner of [[Alabama Dermatology Associates]], the largest dermatology practice in the Southeast, and is currently its president. | ||
A Republican, he was elected to the Alabama House in November [[2002]] and ran unopposed for re-election in [[2006 general election|2006]]. He currently serves on the Agriculture, Education Appropriations and Internal Affairs Committees in the House. On [[May 13]], [[2009]] he announced he was running for governor in [[2010 primary elections|2010]]. | A Republican, he was elected to the Alabama House in November [[2002]] and ran unopposed for re-election in [[2006 general election|2006]]. He currently serves on the Agriculture, Education Appropriations and Internal Affairs Committees in the House. On [[May 13]], [[2009]] he announced he was running for governor in the [[2010 primary elections|2010 Republican primary]]. | ||
Bentley and his wife, the former Martha Dianne Jones of Montgomery, were married [[July 24]], [[1965]]. | Bentley and his wife, the former Martha Dianne Jones of Montgomery, were married [[July 24]], [[1965]]. The two have four sons <!-- John Mark (wife Amy), Paul (wife Melissa), Luke, and Matthew (fiancée Katy) --> and five granddaughters. <!-- Katie, Taylor, Anna Claire, Mary Boyd, and Caroline --> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
* Mickens, Cassandra. (May 13, 2009). "[http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/news/2009/may/13/columbiana-native-enters-race-governor/ Columbiana native enters race for governor]." ''Shelby County Reporter''. | * Mickens, Cassandra. (May 13, 2009). "[http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/news/2009/may/13/columbiana-native-enters-race-governor/ Columbiana native enters race for governor]." ''Shelby County Reporter'' | ||
* Tomberlin, Michael (May 17, 2010) "Campaign 2010: Robert Bentley criss-crosses Alabama, focuses on meeting voters in bid to win governor's office." ''Birmingham News'' | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.legislature.state.al.us/house/representatives/housebios/hd063.html Official bio] at Alabama House of Representatives web site | * [http://www.legislature.state.al.us/house/representatives/housebios/hd063.html Official bio] at Alabama House of Representatives web site | ||
* [http://www.robertbentley2010.com/ Robert Bentley for Governor] campaign web site | * [http://www.robertbentley2010.com/ Robert Bentley for Governor] campaign web site | ||
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[[Category:Shelby County graduates]] | [[Category:Shelby County graduates]] | ||
[[Category:Alabama alumni]] | [[Category:Alabama alumni]] | ||
[[Category:US Air Force officers]] | [[Category:US Air Force officers]] | ||
[[Category:Vietnam veterans]] | [[Category:Vietnam veterans]] | ||
[[Category:Doctors]] | |||
[[Category:State legislators]] | |||
Revision as of 10:11, 17 May 2010
Robert Julian Bentley (born February 3, 1943 in Columbiana) is a dermatologist and State Representative, serving House District 63 (Tuscaloosa).
Bentley is the son of David Harford Bentley, who owned a sawmill in Columbiana, and Mattie Boyd Vick Bentley. He graduated from Shelby County High School in 1961 and then entered the University of Alabama. After completing a bachelor of science he continued at the University of Alabama School of Medicine, receiving his M.D. in 1968.
Bentley was commissioned a captain in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a general medical officer at Fort Bragg during the Vietnam War. After his service, he went on to become a founding partner of Alabama Dermatology Associates, the largest dermatology practice in the Southeast, and is currently its president.
A Republican, he was elected to the Alabama House in November 2002 and ran unopposed for re-election in 2006. He currently serves on the Agriculture, Education Appropriations and Internal Affairs Committees in the House. On May 13, 2009 he announced he was running for governor in the 2010 Republican primary.
Bentley and his wife, the former Martha Dianne Jones of Montgomery, were married July 24, 1965. The two have four sons and five granddaughters.
References
- Mickens, Cassandra. (May 13, 2009). "Columbiana native enters race for governor." Shelby County Reporter
- Tomberlin, Michael (May 17, 2010) "Campaign 2010: Robert Bentley criss-crosses Alabama, focuses on meeting voters in bid to win governor's office." Birmingham News
External links
- Official bio at Alabama House of Representatives web site
- Robert Bentley for Governor campaign web site