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Greg Burdine
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| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 1st district |
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| In office November 3, 2010 – November 4, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Tammy Irons |
| Succeeded by | Phillip Pettus |
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| Born | May 1, 1959 Florence, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | December 13, 2020 (aged 61) Florence, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Susan Burdine |
| Children | Chad Robbie |
| Residences | Florence, Alabama, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Cumberland School of Law University of North Alabama |
| Profession | Attorney Chief Financial Officer |
| Website | legislature.state.al.us/house/representatives/housebios/hd001.html Representative Greg Burdine] |
Gregory Keith Burdine (born May 1, 1959 – died December 13, 2020) was an American politician. He was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives for the Democratic Party. He represented the 1st District from 2010 to 2014, serving one term.
About Greg Burdine
Greg Burdine studied at the University of North Alabama, where he earned a degree in Finance in 1982. Later, he earned a law degree from Cumberland School of Law in 1988.
Before becoming a lawyer, Burdine worked as a Finance Officer from 1982 to 1985. This means he helped manage money for an organization. From 1989, he was a partner in a law firm called Suttle, Mitchell, & Burdine. He passed away in Florence, Alabama, in 2020, at the age of 61.
What are Committees?
In the Alabama House of Representatives, lawmakers work in special groups called committees. These groups focus on specific topics like insurance or laws. Greg Burdine was part of three important committees:
- Insurance Committee: This group looked at rules and laws about insurance.
- Judiciary Committee: This committee dealt with laws and the justice system.
- Local Legislation Committee: This group focused on laws that affect specific local areas.
His Election to Office
Greg Burdine was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2010. He first won a primary election in June. A primary election is when people choose which candidate from their party will run in the main election.
In the general election on November 2, 2010, Greg Burdine won against Quinton Hanson. This election decided who would represent the 1st District. Burdine served one term, which means he held his position for four years.
