Lorenzo “Renz” Lewis Jennings
General Information
- Renz L. Jennings
- Male
- August 5, 1899
- Taylor, Navajo Co., AZ, USA
- February 11, 1983
- Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, USA
Legislative Resolution
View Legislative Resolution File for Lorenzo “Renz” Lewis JenningsBiographical Information
Rep. Renz L. Jennings' resignation was noted December 28, 1931 and he was replaced by Rose F. Godfrey as Representative for Maricopa District 15 (Journal of the 10th Legislature, 1st Special Session, House Journal, 1931-1932, pp. 9-11).
The following is from the Legislative death resolution:
The Honorable Renz L. Jennings passed away at the age of eighty-three on February 11, 1983 in the City of Phoenix.
Mr. Jennings was a native of Arizona. He was born in Taylor, Arizona on August 5, 1899. In 1923 he graduated from the University of Arizona where he also attended the law school. He was admitted to the practice of law in 1926.
Mr. Jennings was elected to serve in the Tenth Arizona Legislature as a Democratic Representative from Maricopa County. He resigned after the adjournment of the First Regular Session and served one year as Assistant Attorney General. In 1932 he was elected Maricopa County Attorney. Mr. Jennings returned to private practice after one term.
Mr. Jennings began his judicial career in 1949 when he was appointed by the Governor to serve as a Maricopa County Superior Court Judge. He served as a Superior Court Judge for twelve years. In 1960 he was elected to serve on the Arizona Supreme Court. He served as a Justice for four years.
After his service on the Supreme Court, Mr. Jennings ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate and then started a Phoenix law firm. Mr. Jennings remained active in Arizona politics and issues of national importance during the late 1960's and early 1970's.
Mr. Jennings was widely known in Arizona and contributed much to the legal and political development of our state.
Military Experience
U.S. Army, World War I veteran: "He served in the army during the World war." (from clipping attached to Arizona Legislative Biography sheet)Additional Information
LEGISLATIVE FAMILY (Yellow Sheet Report (Arizona Capitol Times), May 25, 2011): father of Rep. Renz D. JenningsEmployment
| Occupation | Title | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture/Farming/Ranching | farmer | |
| Lawyer/Judicial | attorney | |
| Lawyer/Judicial | assistant Arizona Attorney General | 1931 - 1932 |
| Lawyer/Judicial | Maricopa County Attorney | 1932 |
| Lawyer/Judicial | judge, Maricopa County Superior Court | 1949 |
| Lawyer/Judicial | justice, Arizona Supreme Court | 1960 - 1964 |
Arizona Legislative Service
| Session | Chamber | Party | District | City | County | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Legislature, Regular | House | Democrat | Maricopa-15 - (1931-66 House) | Phoenix | Maricopa | ||
| 10th Legislature, 1st Special | House | Democrat | Maricopa-15 - (1931-66 House) | Phoenix | Maricopa |