State Sen. David Haley, D-Kansas City, knew he couldn’t mention everyone in his recent Kansas Senate speech meant to celebrate the African-Americans who have served in state offices in Kansas, a tribute referred to on this blog last week. But he missed one of the biggest from Wichita: the late Theo Cribbs, whose 19 years in the Kansas House (1973-92) stand as the longest run in state office of any African-American. “We very much respect and appreciate Theo Cribbs’ tremendous service to the state,†Haley told The Eagle editorial board.
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Rep. Cribbs was a much-loved public servant, and member of the Democratic party.