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Lawrence Adams (politician)

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Lawrence Adams
c. 1949
Member of the Mississippi State Senate
from the 9th district
In office
January 1948 – January 1960
Preceded byL. A. Whittington
Succeeded byMarion W. Smith
Personal details
Born(1914-12-10)December 10, 1914
Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJuly 18, 1994(1994-07-18) (aged 79)
Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

George Lawrence Adams (December 10, 1914 - July 18, 1994) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician. He represented Adams County in the Mississippi State Senate from 1948 to 1960.

Early life

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George Lawrence Adams was born December 10, 1914, in Natchez, Mississippi.[1] He graduated from Natchez High School.[2] He then graduated from the University of Mississippi with a L.L.B. degree.[2] In 1937, he started practicing law in Natchez.[2] During World War II, Adams served in the Infantry branch of the United States Army and held the rank of Major when he was discharged.[3][2] He also served on the Board of Trustees of Jefferson Military College.[1]

Political career

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1947-1951

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In 1947, Adams was elected to represent the 9th District (Adams County) in the Mississippi State Senate for the 1948–1952 term.[1] During this term, Adams the chairman of the Senate's Interstate Cooperation Committee and the vice-chairman of the Municipalities Committee and the Local & Private Affairs Committee.[1] He also served on several other committees: Conservation of Natural Resources; Finance (Recurring Appropriations); Judiciary; Registrations & Elections; and Military Affairs.

1951-1955

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In 1951, Adams was re-elected to represent the 9th District for the 1952–1956 term.[4] During this term, Adams was the chairman of the Senate's Insurance Committee.[4] He also served on the following committees: Conservation of Natural Resources; Finance (Recurring Appropriations); Drainage; Interstate Cooperation; Judiciary; Juvenile Delinquency and Child Welfare; Local & Private Legislation; and Municipalities.[4]

1955-1960

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In 1955, Adams was re-elected from the same district for a third term spanning from 1956 to 1960.[3] During this term, Adams was the chairman of both the Insurance and the Interstate & Federal Cooperation Committees.[3] Adams was also a member of the following committees: Aviation; Commerce & Manufacturing; Finance; Judiciary; Municipalities; Oil & Gas; and the powerful Rules Committee.[3]

Adams's Senate tenure ended in 1960 and was succeeded in the 9th District by Marion W. Smith.[5] In 1961, Adams was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of Mississippi Power & Light.[2] Adams died of a heart attack at 11 AM on July 18, 1994, in Natchez, Mississippi.[6]

Personal life

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Adams was a member of the Presbyterian Church.[2] He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.[2] He was married to Kate Don Brandon, and they had two sons and two daughters.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Mississippi. Legislature (1948-01-01). "Hand book : biographical data of members of Senate and House, personnel of standing committees [1948]". Mississippi Legislature Hand Books.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Adams New Director for MP&L". Clarion-Ledger. 1961-04-27. p. 12. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  3. ^ a b c d Mississippi. Legislature (1956-01-01). "Hand book : biographical data of members of Senate and House, personnel of standing committees [1956]". Mississippi Legislature Hand Books.
  4. ^ a b c Mississippi. Legislature (1952-01-01). "Hand book : biographical data of members of Senate and House, personnel of standing committees [1952]". Mississippi Legislature Hand Books.
  5. ^ Mississippi. Legislature (1960-01-01). "Hand book : biographical data of members of Senate and House, personnel of standing committees [1960]". Mississippi Legislature Hand Books.
  6. ^ "Obituary for George Lawrence Adams". Clarion-Ledger. 1994-07-18. p. 14. Retrieved 2024-06-22.