Arthur Louis Schechter
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Arthur L. Schechter | |
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 Arthur Schechter in interview | |
| United States Ambassador to the Bahamas | |
| In office October 29, 1998 – March 1, 2001 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Sid Williams |
| Succeeded by | J. Richard Blankenship |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 6, 1939 Rosenberg, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Joyce Proler Schechter |
| Profession | Diplomat, Attorney, Philanthropist |
Arthur Louis Schechter (born December 6, 1939) is an American politician, diplomat, attorney, and philanthropist.[1]
Early life
[edit]He attended public schools and graduated from Lamar High School in Rosenberg, Texas. In 1958 Schechter graduated from the University of Texas in Plan II Honors Program with a BA in 1962. While there, he was a member of Phi Sigma Delta, the Friar Society, and the Silver Spurs.
He received a JD degree from the University of Texas Law School in 1964. He also subsequently attended the University of Houston for a master's degree in Political Science and Foreign Affairs.
Career
[edit]Schechter is a senior partner at Schechter, Shaffer, and Harris based in Houston, Texas.[1] His main practice was admiralty law, and he represented many maritime unions from around the world, including the National Maritime Union and the International Transport Workers Federation
Schechter was the United States Ambassador to the Bahamas.[2] He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and was appointed by President Bill Clinton on October 29, 1998.[3] After returning, Schechter chaired the Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Schechter resides in Houston, Texas, with his wife, Joyce Proler Schechter, whom he married on August 25, 1956. They have two daughters: Leslie Rose Karpas (Hedley) born in 1966, and Jennifer Rose Schechter (Alan, Harris County Constable) born in 1968.
He is a member of the Westwood Country Club and Congregation Beth Israel.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Houston Personal Injury Lawyer - SMS Legal". SMS Legal. Archived from the original on 2009-08-10. Retrieved 2017-06-28.
- ^ "Biography: Arthur L. Schechter". 1997-2001.state.gov. Retrieved 2017-06-28.
- ^ "Council of American Ambassadors > members > Arthur L. Schechter". 2010-09-17. Archived from the original on 2010-09-17. Retrieved 2017-06-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Fleck, Tim (2002-05-09). "Tales of Rail". Houston Press. Retrieved 2017-06-28.
