A. M. Willis, Jr.

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Who is A. M. Willis, Jr.?

Achille Murat Willis, Jr. was an American insurance executive, civic leader, political adviser, Congressional staffer, and public university regent. From age 30 on, he lived in Longview, Texas. From 1965 to 1983, Willis was one of nine regents for the University of North Texas. Three consecutive 6-year appointments by three Texas governors added-up to eighteen years of public service. During that time, the UNT Board of Regents elected Willis Chairman for ten consecutive annual terms, from 1969 to 1979.

Willis was the son of A. Murat Willis, Sr., a nationally-known surgeon, prolific professor of surgery at the Medical College of Virginia and founder of several hospitals.

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  • A. M. \\"Monk\\" Willis, Jr.

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on July 23, 2013

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