J. P. Compretta

J. P. Compretta
Compretta in 2010
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 122nd district
In office
January 5, 1988 – January 3, 2012
Preceded byWalter James Phillips
Succeeded byDavid Baria
In office
January 8, 1980 – January 3, 1984
Succeeded byWalter James Phillips
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 44th district
In office
January 1976 – January 8, 1980
Succeeded byMike Eakes
Personal details
BornJoseph Patrick Compretta
(1945-03-17) March 17, 1945
PartyDemocratic
SpouseKay Dorich
Alma materUniversity of Southern Mississippi (BS)
Mississippi College (JD)
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Joseph Patrick "J.P." Compretta (born March 17, 1945) is a Mississippi lawyer and Democratic politician. He is a former member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the 122nd house district (part of Hancock County). Compretta was Speaker Pro Tempore of the House and Chairman of the Management Committee, also serving on the Judiciary, Marine Resources and Ways & Means committees.