Major Owens
Major Owens Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 12th district In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1993 Preceded by Shirley Chisholm Succeeded by Nydia Velazquez Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 11th district In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2007 Preceded by Edolphus Towns Succeeded by Yvette Clarke Personal details Born (1936-06-28)June 28, 1936 Collierville, Tennessee Died October 21, 2013(2013-10-21) (aged 77) New York City, New York Political party Democratic Spouse(s) Maria Cuprill Alma mater Morehouse College Clark Atlanta University Occupation Librarian Religion Baptist Major Robert Odell Owens (June 28, 1936 – October 21, 2013) was a New York politician and a prominent member of the Democratic Party who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 2007, representing the state's 11th Congressional district. He retired at the end of his term in January 2007 and was succeeded by Yvette Clarke.