U.S. Representative J.C. Watts, Jr./105th Congress

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105th Congress First Session 1997 Second Session 1998

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Rep. Watts'
House Committee
Assignments for
105th Congress

· National Security

Military Personnel
Subcommittee,
Vice Chairman

Military Procurement
Subcommittee

Morale, Welfare,
and Recreation
Panel

· Transportation and Infrastructure

Aviation
Subcommittee

Surface Transportation
Subcommittee

Watts, Jr., J.C.

U.S. House of Representatives
Oklahoma District 4
Republican
Began Service: 1995

Born November 18, 1957, in Eufaula, Oklahoma.

Watts made history in the state as the first black nominee for statewide office when he ran for Corporation Commissioner in 1990 and won.

Watts again made history when he was elected to the U.S. Congress from Oklahoma—he was the first black Republican elected in a Southern state to a federal office in 120 years.

Prior to his entrance into public service, Watts was best known to many Oklahomans as the University of Oklahoma quarterback who led the Sooner to consecutive Big Eight titles and Orange Bowl championships.

Watts has been a spokesman for numerous groups, including the YMCA and Big Brothers-Big Sisters. He is also president of Watts Energy Corporation in Norman.

He graduated from OU in 1981, earning a B.S. in journalism. He and his wife, Frankie, have four children. They live in Norman.

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