Larry Walker (politician)
American attorney and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For his son, a Georgia state senator, see Larry Walker III.
Lawrence Cohen Walker Jr. (born March 9, 1942) is an American attorney and former politician who served sixteen terms in the Georgia House of Representatives.[1][2][3] He was appointed administration floor leader for Governor Joe Frank Harris in 1983 and House Majority Leader in 1986.[4]
Quick Facts Member of the Georgia House of Representatives, Preceded by ...
Larry Walker | |
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Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
In office January 8, 1973 – January 10, 2005 | |
Preceded by | G. D. Adams |
Succeeded by | Jane Kidd |
Constituency | 100th district (1973–1975) 115th district (1975–1993) 141st district (1993–2003) 115th district (2003–2005) |
Personal details | |
Born | Lawrence Cohen Walker Jr. (1942-03-09) March 9, 1942 (age 82) Macon, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Janice Knighton (m. 1964) |
Children | 4 including Larry |
Residence(s) | Perry, Georgia, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Georgia (BBA, JD) |
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