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Herbert E. Harris
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th district |
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| In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1981 |
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| Preceded by | Stanford Parris |
| Succeeded by | Stanford Parris |
| Member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors from the Mount Vernon District |
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| In office 1968–1974 |
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| Preceded by | Frank F. Everest, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Warren I. Cikins |
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| Born | April 14, 1926 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | December 24, 2014 (aged 88) Fairfax County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Quantico National Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Nancy and Rae Allen |
| Residence | Mount Vernon, Virginia |
| Alma mater | Rockhurst College (BA) Georgetown University Law School (JD) |
Herbert Eugene Harris II (born April 14, 1926 – died December 24, 2014) was an American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Harris represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives. His district included parts of Fairfax County.
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Early Life and Education
Herbert Harris was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He went to St. Francis Xavier Elementary School. Later, he graduated from Rockhurst High School in 1943.
He continued his education at several colleges. He studied at Missouri Valley College and the University of Notre Dame. In 1948, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Rockhurst College. He then went on to get his law degree (a Juris Doctor or JD) from Georgetown University Law School in 1951.
After finishing law school, Harris became a lawyer. He was allowed to practice law in Missouri and Washington, D.C. He started his law career in Kansas City. In 1951, he moved to the Washington, D.C. area. He also helped start a company called Warner & Harris, Inc. This company advised businesses on international trade.
Public Service Before Congress
Before joining the U.S. Congress, Herbert Harris served his local community. From 1968 to 1974, he was a member of the Fairfax County, Virginia, Board of Supervisors. This board helps manage the county government.
During the same time, he also worked on transportation. He was a member of the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority. From 1970 to 1974, he was the vice-chairman of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. This group oversees public transportation in the Washington D.C. area, including the Metro system.
Serving in Congress
In 1974, Herbert Harris was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He was a Democrat. He won against the person who was already in office, Stanford E. Parris.
Harris was re-elected two more times. He served in Congress from January 3, 1975, to January 3, 1981. In 1980, he tried to be re-elected again but lost. His opponent was Stanford E. Parris, who won back his old seat. Harris tried to win the seat again in 1982 but was not successful.
Later Life and Legacy
After leaving Congress, Herbert Harris continued his law career. He worked with the law firm Harris & Berg in Washington, D.C. He lived in Mount Vernon, Virginia.
Herbert Harris passed away on December 24, 2014, at his home in Fairfax County, Virginia. He was 88 years old.
While he was in Congress, Harris strongly supported creating the Quantico National Cemetery. This is a special burial ground for military veterans. He was buried there with his wife, Nancy Fodell Harris. He was also married to Rae Allen, a well-known Broadway and television actress.
