Bill Emerson

Bill Emerson

Norvell William "Bill" Emerson (January 1, 1938 – June 22, 1996) was an American politician from Missouri. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1981 until his death in 1996. He was succeeded in the House by his widow, Jo Ann Emerson. Emerson was a Republican.

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