Marvin York | |
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| President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate | |
| In office 1981–1985 | |
| Preceded by | Gene C. Howard |
| Succeeded by | Rodger Randle |
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate for the 44th district | |
| In office 1977–1987 | |
| Preceded by | J. Lee Keels |
| Succeeded by | Kay Dudley |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives for the 92nd district | |
| In office 1969–1973 | |
| Preceded by | Vondel Smith |
| Succeeded by | Jim Fried |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 26, 1932 Fredonia, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Joan D. Dilbeck |
| Residence | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
Marvin York (born June 26, 1932) is an American former politician in the state of Oklahoma. A native of Kansas, he moved with his parental family to Oklahoma, where he completed his high school and college education. After graduation, he became a public school teacher and simultaneously began studying for a law degree. He entered politics by winning a seat in the state House of Representatives, then in the state senate, where he also served as President pro tempore. He retired from his legislative career in 1984.