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Hattie N. Harrison
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 45th district |
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| In office August 2, 1973 – January 28, 2013 |
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| Born | February 11, 1928 Lancaster, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | January 28, 2013 (aged 84) Baltimore, Maryland |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Widow |
| Children | Two children, three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren |
| Residences | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Hattie N. Harrison (February 11, 1928 – January 28, 2013) was an important American politician. She served in the Maryland General Assembly for many years. This is like the state's parliament, where laws are made.
Hattie Harrison was the leader of the Maryland House of Delegates Rules and Executive Nominations Committee. She made history as the first African-American woman to lead a special committee in Maryland's law-making body.
About Hattie Harrison
Hattie N. Harrison was born on February 11, 1928, in Lancaster, South Carolina. She went to public schools in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Baltimore City. After high school, she studied at Antioch College. She then became a teacher.
Harrison was very active in politics. She was part of the Democratic State Central Committee in Baltimore City from 1970 to 1974. She also belonged to the Eastside Democratic Organization. In 2005, she received a special award called the Casper R. Taylor, Jr. Founder's Award. This award came from the Speaker's Society of the Maryland House of Delegates.
Hattie Harrison passed away on January 28, 2013. At the time of her death, she had served longer than any other delegate in the Maryland House of Delegates.
Working in the Legislature
Hattie Harrison was a member of the Economic Matters Committee since 1973. This committee deals with money and business laws. She also worked on its science and technology subcommittee.
She was an important member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. This group works to support African-American lawmakers and their communities. She was also part of the Women's Legislators of Maryland. This group focuses on issues important to women.
