Alma W. Byrd
Alma Weaver Byrd (September 18, 1923 – May 3, 2017) was an American politician.[1]
Alma W. Byrd | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 74th district | |
| In office 1991–1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alma Weaver September 18, 1923 Aiken, South Carolina |
| Died | May 3, 2017 (aged 93) Columbia, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Wallace Byrd |
| Residence | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Alma mater | Columbia University University of South Carolina Benedict College |
| Profession | Educator, Professor, Philanthropist |
Byrd was born in Aiken, South Carolina. She graduated from Benedict College, Columbia University, and the University of South Carolina. She taught English and French at Benedict College. She served on the Richland County School District One Board and was the vice-chair of the school board. Byrd served as a Democratic member for the 74th district in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1991 to 1998.[2][3][4]
References
- "Dr. Alma Weaver Byrd". Aiken Standard. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
- "Alma Weaver Byrd's Biography - The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
- Alma Byrd, PhD. "Alma Byrd, PhD". SC African American. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
- "1997-98 Bill 5246: The Honorable Alma W. Byrd, Resolutions - South Carolina Legislature Online". Scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
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