Lorenzo Benn

Lorenzo Benn (September 11, 1933[1] – June 2, 1990) was an American politician.[3] He served as a Democratic member for the 38th district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[1]

Lorenzo Benn
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 38th district
In office
1981  June 2, 1990
Personal details
Born(1933-09-11)September 11, 1933
Fulton County, Georgia, U. S.
DiedJune 2, 1990(1990-06-02) (aged 56)
Political partyDemocratic
Children3[1][2]
Alma materLong Island University
University of Pennsylvania
University of Iowa

Life and career

Benn was born in Fulton County, Georgia, the son of Lilla Merriweather and Legree Benn.[1][2] He attended Long Island University, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Iowa and Atlanta Law School.[1]

In 1981, Benn was elected to represent the 38th district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[1] He served until his death.[2]

Benn died in June 1990 of cancer at his home, at the age of 56.[4]

References

  1. "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  2. "Lorenzo Benn papers". Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  3. Miller, Julie (December 19, 1985). "Car tags, seat belts, hospital costs to set to fill 1986 legislative agenda". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. 55. Retrieved November 10, 2022 via Newspapers.com. closed access
  4. "State Rep. Lorenzo Benn dies". Anderson Independent-Mail. Anderson, South Carolina. June 4, 1990. p. 2. Retrieved November 10, 2022 via Newspapers.com. closed access


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