American politician John Paul Taylor served as a Democrat in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 1987 to 2005. Taylor passed away on February 12, 2023.
Taylor worked as a teacher and academic administrator at Las Cruces, New Mexico, and went to New Mexico State University. He served as the chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee and was referred to as “the conscience of the legislature” during his term in the House.
He turned 100 in August 2020, and on February 12, 2023, he passed away at home in Mesilla, New Mexico, at the age of 102.
J. Paul Taylor Cause Of Death: What Happened To The Former Las Cruces Legislator And Advocate?
J. Paul Taylor, a longtime educator and state senator, passed away on Sunday at his historic Mesilla house in the company of his loved ones.
He was 102.
According to his daughter Mary Helen Ratje, Taylor suffered a heart attack earlier this month.
She stated on Sunday, “Everybody has really come together, supported, and helped.” And we all came here to honor him and support him throughout his final days.
Prior to his retirement in 2005, Taylor served in the New Mexico Legislature for almost 20 years. He was known for being a fervent supporter of both bilingual education and the arts and culture.