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'''William L. Wainwright''' (born 19 October 1947) is a [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] member of the [[North Carolina General Assembly]] representing the state's twelfth House district, including constituents in [[Craven County, North Carolina|Craven]] and [[Lenoir County, North Carolina|Lenoir]] counties. A church elder from [[Havelock, North Carolina]], Wainwright is currently (2011-2012 session) serving in his eleventh term in the [[North Carolina House of Representatives|state House of Representatives]].
'''William L. Wainwright''' (born October 19, 1947) is a [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] member of the [[North Carolina General Assembly]] representing the state's twelfth [[North Carolina House of Representatives|House]] district, including constituents in [[Craven County, North Carolina|Craven]] and [[Lenoir County, North Carolina|Lenoir]] counties. A church elder from [[Havelock, North Carolina]], Wainwright is currently (2011-2012 session) serving in his eleventh term in the state House of Representatives.


Born in [[Somerville, Tennessee]], Wainwright graduated with a [[Bachelor of Science|BS]] degree from [[Memphis State University]] in 1970. He was pastor of Piney Grove AME Zion church from 1985 to 1993.<ref>{{cite book|title=North Carolina Manual 1995–1996|publisher=North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State|location=Raleigh, NC}}</ref>
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In January 2007, Wainwright was nominated by his colleagues in the Democratic caucus as [[Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives|Speaker]] [[pro tempore]] of the House.<ref>http://www.newsobserver.com/100/story/531208.html</ref> He was elected on January 24, making him the first African American to serve in the number-two post in the House since [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction]].<ref>http://www.stategovernmentradio.com/articlePrint.html?section=25&aid=15878</ref> He was re-elected Speaker pro tempore in 2009.<ref>http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/wainwright_named_houses_no_2</ref> After Democrats lost their House majority, Wainwright was elected deputy minority leader.<ref>http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/democratic_house_team_announced</ref>

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In January 2007, Wainwright was nominated by his colleagues in the Democratic caucus as [[Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives|Speaker]] [[pro tempore]] of the House.<ref>http://www.newsobserver.com/100/story/531208.html {{dead link|date=May 2012}}</ref> He was elected on January 24, making him the first African American to serve in the number-two post in the House since [[Reconstruction era of the United States|Reconstruction]].<ref>http://www.stategovernmentradio.com/articlePrint.html?section=25&aid=15878 {{dead link|date=May 2012}}</ref> He was re-elected Speaker pro tempore in 2009.<ref>{{cite news|last=Beckwith|first=Ryan Teague|title=Wainwright named House's No. 2|url=http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/wainwright_named_houses_no_2|accessdate=May 15, 2012|newspaper=Raleigh News & Observer|date=January 28, 2009}}</ref> After Democrats lost their House majority, Wainwright was elected deputy minority leader.<ref>{{cite news|last=Christensen|first=Rob|title=Democratic House team announced|url=http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/democratic_house_team_announced|accessdate=May 15, 2012|newspaper=Raleigh News & Observer|date=January 19, 2011}}</ref>


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Revision as of 17:38, 15 May 2012

Representative
William L. Wainwright
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 12th district
Assumed office
1991
Deputy Minority Leader
Assumed office
2011
Speaker Pro Tempore
In office
2007–2010
Preceded byRichard T. Morgan
Succeeded byDale Folwell
Personal details
BornOctober 19, 1947
Somerville, Tennessee
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceHavelock, North Carolina
Alma materMemphis State University
OccupationPresiding Elder

William L. Wainwright (born October 19, 1947) is a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's twelfth House district, including constituents in Craven and Lenoir counties. A church elder from Havelock, North Carolina, Wainwright is currently (2011-2012 session) serving in his eleventh term in the state House of Representatives.

Born in Somerville, Tennessee, Wainwright graduated with a BS degree from Memphis State University in 1970. He was pastor of Piney Grove AME Zion church from 1985 to 1993.[1]

In January 2007, Wainwright was nominated by his colleagues in the Democratic caucus as Speaker pro tempore of the House.[2] He was elected on January 24, making him the first African American to serve in the number-two post in the House since Reconstruction.[3] He was re-elected Speaker pro tempore in 2009.[4] After Democrats lost their House majority, Wainwright was elected deputy minority leader.[5]

References

  1. ^ North Carolina Manual 1995–1996. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State.
  2. ^ http://www.newsobserver.com/100/story/531208.html [dead link]
  3. ^ http://www.stategovernmentradio.com/articlePrint.html?section=25&aid=15878 [dead link]
  4. ^ Beckwith, Ryan Teague (January 28, 2009). "Wainwright named House's No. 2". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
  5. ^ Christensen, Rob (January 19, 2011). "Democratic House team announced". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved May 15, 2012.

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