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Robert Bloxom

Robert Bloxom

American politician (1937–2020)

Robert Spurgeon Bloxom Sr. (April 26, 1937 – December 13, 2020) was an American politician from the Commonwealth of Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates before becoming Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry.

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Bloxom was nominated to become the first agriculture secretary for Virginia by Governor of Virginia Mark Warner. When Tim Kaine succeeded Warner as governor, he retained Bloxom in the role.[1]

His son Robert Bloxom Jr. was elected to the House of Delegates in 2014.[2]

Bloxom died at his home in Mappsville, Virginia, on December 13, 2020, at the age of 83.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Jenkins, Chris L. (30 December 2005). "Kaine Adds 3, Including GOP Holdover, to Cabinet". Retrieved 11 May 2017 – via washingtonpost.com.
  2. [2]
    "Bloxom Jr. Easily outdistances Randall for 100th District seat | the Daily Times | delmarvanow.com". Archived from the original on 2015-09-23. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
  3. [3]
    Robert S. Bloxom Passes Away


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