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'''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 ( |
'''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. |
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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> |
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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Representative William L. Wainwright | |
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| 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 by | Richard T. Morgan |
| Succeeded by | Dale Folwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 19, 1947 Somerville, Tennessee |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Havelock, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | Memphis State University |
| Occupation | Presiding 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
- ^ North Carolina Manual 1995–1996. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State.
- ^ http://www.newsobserver.com/100/story/531208.html [dead link]
- ^ http://www.stategovernmentradio.com/articlePrint.html?section=25&aid=15878 [dead link]
- ^ Beckwith, Ryan Teague (January 28, 2009). "Wainwright named House's No. 2". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
- ^ Christensen, Rob (January 19, 2011). "Democratic House team announced". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
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