Born: Norfolk, VA, October 3, 1928
| Gender: Male |
| Race: Caucasian |
| Religion: Lutheran |
Membership & Affiliation:
Lutheran Church
Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association
Virginia Bar Association
American Bar Association
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Scottish Rite, 32° Mason
Shrine
Young Democratic Club of Norfolk (former president)
Virginia Tech Alumni Association, Tidewater Chapter (former president)
Virginia Tech Alumni Association (board of directors)
Sertoma Club of Norfolk
DePaul Hospital (lay advisory board)
Board of Tidewater Vocational Center (former member)
American Cancer Society (former crusade chairman)
Cystic Fibrosis Association, Virginia Chapter (board member) |
|  | Education:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute (B.S.)
University of Richmond (LL.B.)
Virginia Colleges and Universities:
University of Richmond; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
Military Service:
USA, 1st Lieutenant, Korean War |
Occupation/Profession:
Attorney |
Awards:
Virginia Association of Optometrists, Distinguished Service to Humanity (1983)
University of Richmond Class of 1956, Distinguished Service Alumni (1984)
Virginia Crime Prevention Association, leadership (1986)
Virginia State Sheriffs' Association, outstanding legislative service (1987)
Medical College of Hampton Roads, resolution for service (1988)
Louise W. Eggleston Center, distinguished service (1988)
Virginia Association of Locally Elected Constitutional Officers, Legislator of the Year (1989)
Education Association of Norfolk, special legislative award (1989)
National Conference of State Legislatures, leadership (1989)
Virginia Education Association, Friend of Education (1999) |
House Leadership:
Majority Leader (1980-November 19, 1991)
Speaker (November 19, 1991-1999) |
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