Lawrence Adams (Mississippi politician)
Lawrence Adams | |
|---|---|
c. 1949 | |
| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office January 1948 – January 1960 | |
| Preceded by | L. A. Whittington |
| Succeeded by | Marion W. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 10, 1914 Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | July 18, 1994 (aged 79) Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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
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
1947-1951
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
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
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
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Mississippi. Legislature (1960-01-01). "Hand book : biographical data of members of Senate and House, personnel of standing committees [1960]". Mississippi Legislature Hand Books.
- ^ "Obituary for George Lawrence Adams". Clarion-Ledger. 1994-07-18. p. 14. Retrieved 2024-06-22.