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Antonio Parkinson
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| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 98th district |
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| Assumed office March 8, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Ulysses Jones, Jr. |
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| Born | July 14, 1969 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Profession | Public relations, marketing, entertainment |
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| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 4.5 years |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Battles/wars | Desert Storm |
Antonio Parkinson was born on July 14, 1969, in Oakland, California. He is an American politician. He represents District 98 in the Tennessee House of Representatives. He became a member on March 8, 2011. He is part of the Democratic Party.
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Early Life and Career
Growing Up and Serving His Country
Antonio Parkinson was born in California. He joined the United States Marine Corps and served his country. After his military service, he moved to Memphis, Tennessee.
Public Service and Business
While living in Memphis, Mr. Parkinson became a firefighter for Shelby County. He worked his way up to the rank of Lieutenant before he retired.
Mr. Parkinson also owns a business called Black Market Strategies. This company helps other businesses with public relations and marketing. Before owning his own firm, he helped a website called ABetterMemphis.com. This website allowed people in Memphis to share their ideas and opinions about their city.
Serving in the Tennessee House
Becoming a State Representative
Antonio Parkinson won a special election on March 8, 2011. This election was for the 98th Legislative District in Tennessee. He won with almost all the votes. In 2012, he ran again and won without anyone running against him in the primary election. He also won the general election that year with many votes.
Important Work in Government
Mr. Parkinson has been recognized as Tennessee Legislator of the Year four times. One of these awards was for being the Regional Legislator of the Year. He is known for being a strong supporter of public education. He also works hard to improve justice laws.
He has helped pass several important laws:
- The Healthy Workplace Act: This law helps stop workplace bullying in Tennessee.
- Kimberlee's Law: This law makes sure that people found guilty of serious crimes serve all of their sentence. Tennessee was the first state to pass this type of law.
- The Neighborhood Protection Act: This law allows neighborhood groups to get restraining orders against criminals who target their areas.
- Cosmetology Law: This law created new ways for cosmetology students to learn through apprenticeships. It also allows for special schools for natural hair, beauty, and nail care in Tennessee.
