George Street Boone
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George Street Boone was an American
constitutional scholar and former Kentucky
legislator who served on the 1987 U.S. Constitution Bicentennial Review Commission.
during World War II
. A native and resident of Elkton, Kentucky
, he was subsequently a member of numerous ethics review boards. As a freshman state legislator of the Kentucky House of Representatives
in 1972, he was an influential member of a group referred to as "The Young Turks."
The small group of liberal representatives, outraged over Richard Nixon
's presidency and the stern administration of then-Governor Wendell Ford, would gather over martinis
in Boone's Frankfort
hotel room to discuss the day's legislative sessions.
Boone became counsel to the new Legislative Board of Ethics, created by the 1972 Kentucky General Assembly
, initially taking the job without pay. He was also a member of the Legislative Research Commission in the 1970s. He served on two different groups aimed at constitutional revision—the 1987 Commission on Constitutional Review, formed in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, as well as a two-decades-earlier 50-member group which wrote, but failed to have adopted, a proposed new Constitution in 1966. Boone lost his bid for re-election to the Kentucky Legislature in 1973 and never served another term.
Boone owned and operated a law firm in Elkton, Kentucky. He resided at his family's home "Halcyon," also known as the John Gray House, a transitional Federal and Greek Revival mansion in downtown Elkton. Boone served in many organizations in his community, including the Milliken Memorial Community House
Board of Directors.
poet laureate
Joy Bale Boone
, George Street Boone was injured in an automobile accident which affected his mental capabilities and forced him into a nursing home. He died after a long illness at the age of 86. In his will, he left over a million dollars to the Milliken Memorial Community House
and the Todd County
Public Library.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
constitutional scholar and former Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
legislator who served on the 1987 U.S. Constitution Bicentennial Review Commission.
Career in public service
Boone served in the NavyUnited States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. A native and resident of Elkton, Kentucky
Elkton, Kentucky
Elkton is a city in and the county seat of Todd County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 1,984 at the 2000 census. The city was founded by Major John Gray...
, he was subsequently a member of numerous ethics review boards. As a freshman state legislator of the Kentucky House of Representatives
Kentucky House of Representatives
The Kentucky House of Representatives is the lower house of the Kentucky General Assembly. It is composed of 100 Representatives elected from single-member districts throughout the Commonwealth. Not more than two counties can be joined to form a House district, except when necessary to preserve...
in 1972, he was an influential member of a group referred to as "The Young Turks."
The small group of liberal representatives, outraged over Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under...
's presidency and the stern administration of then-Governor Wendell Ford, would gather over martinis
Martini (cocktail)
The martini is a cocktail made with gin and vermouth, and garnished with an olive or a lemon twist. Over the years, the martini has become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic beverages. H. L. Mencken called the martini "the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet" and E. B...
in Boone's Frankfort
Frankfort, Kentucky
Frankfort is a city in Kentucky that serves as the state capital and the county seat of Franklin County. The population was 27,741 at the 2000 census; by population it is the 5th smallest state capital in the United States...
hotel room to discuss the day's legislative sessions.
Boone became counsel to the new Legislative Board of Ethics, created by the 1972 Kentucky General Assembly
Kentucky General Assembly
The Kentucky General Assembly, also called the Kentucky Legislature, is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Kentucky.The General Assembly meets annually in the state capitol building in Frankfort, Kentucky, convening on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January...
, initially taking the job without pay. He was also a member of the Legislative Research Commission in the 1970s. He served on two different groups aimed at constitutional revision—the 1987 Commission on Constitutional Review, formed in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, as well as a two-decades-earlier 50-member group which wrote, but failed to have adopted, a proposed new Constitution in 1966. Boone lost his bid for re-election to the Kentucky Legislature in 1973 and never served another term.
Boone owned and operated a law firm in Elkton, Kentucky. He resided at his family's home "Halcyon," also known as the John Gray House, a transitional Federal and Greek Revival mansion in downtown Elkton. Boone served in many organizations in his community, including the Milliken Memorial Community House
Milliken Memorial Community House
Milliken Memorial Community House, erected in 1928 in Elkton, Kentucky, is the first privately donated community house in America. The mansion pioneered a new architetcural program for public use...
Board of Directors.
Death
After visiting with his wife, KentuckyKentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
poet laureate
Poet Laureate
A poet laureate is a poet officially appointed by a government and is often expected to compose poems for state occasions and other government events...
Joy Bale Boone
Joy Bale Boone
Joy Bale Boone is best known for her career in poetry and devotion to the arts. She was also active in the women’s liberation movement throughout her life. Although she was born in Chicago, Illinois Bale Boone spent most of her life in Kentucky.-Early life and career:Joy Bale Boone became...
, George Street Boone was injured in an automobile accident which affected his mental capabilities and forced him into a nursing home. He died after a long illness at the age of 86. In his will, he left over a million dollars to the Milliken Memorial Community House
Milliken Memorial Community House
Milliken Memorial Community House, erected in 1928 in Elkton, Kentucky, is the first privately donated community house in America. The mansion pioneered a new architetcural program for public use...
and the Todd County
Todd County, Kentucky
Todd County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population is 11,971. Its county seat is Elkton. The county is named after Colonel John Todd, who was killed at the Battle of Blue Licks in 1782...
Public Library.