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David 'Phil' P. Roe

Representative David 'Phil' P. Roe's Biography

Phil Roe
Full Name: David 'Phil' P. Roe
Office: U.S. House (TN) - District 1, Republican
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Pam; 3 Children: David, Whitney, John
Birth Date: 07/21/1945
Birth Place: Clarksville, TN
Home City: Johnson City, TN
Religion: Methodist
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Education

MD, University of Tennessee School of Medicine, 1973
BS, Biology, Austin Peay State University, 1967

Political Experience

Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2008-present
Mayor, Johnson City, Tennessee, 2007-2009
Vice Mayor, Johnson City, Tennessee, 2003-2007
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 1, 2006
Planning Commissioner, Johnson City, 1997-2003

Current Legislative Committees

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

Member, Health Caucus
Member, Physicians' Caucus
Member, Tea Party Caucus

Professional Experience

Gynecologist, State of Franklin Health Care, 1974-2008
Obstetrician, State of Franklin Health Care, 1974-2008
Major, United States Army Medical Corps, South Korea, 1972-1974
Board Chair, Johnson City Specialty Hospital
Medical Staff, Johnson City Specialty Hospital

Organizations

Board President, Austin Peay State University Foundation, 2008
President, National Alumni Association, Austin Peay State University
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Member, East Tennessee University
Member, Foundation Board, Munsey United Methodist Church
Delegate, Tennessee Medical Association
Former President, Tri-County Medical Society

Additional Information

  • Awards:

    King Pharmaceutical Health Care Hero, Tennessee Board of Regents Award for Excellence in Philanthropy.

  • Favorite Sport:

    Basketball

  • First Job:

    Shoe Salesman

  • Hobbies or Special Talents:

    Guitar

  • Names of Grandchildren:

    Kathryn and Caroline

  • Number of Grandchildren:

    2

  • Pets (include names):

    Wooly and Abby

  • Priority Issues:

    Right to Life, Veterans, Affordable Health care, Low Taxes, Border Security.

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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail

Washington, D.C. Website

Office Social Media

Washington, D.C.
407 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6356
Fax: 202-225-5714

District
Post Office Box 1728
Kingsport, TN 37662
Phone: 423-247-8161
Fax: 423-247-0119

District
1609 College Park Drive
Suite 4
Morristown, TN 37813
Phone: 423-254-1400
Fax: 423-254-1403

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