Lawrence D. Wilder Jr. facts for kids
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Larry Wilder
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 70th district |
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| In office May 1992 – January 12, 1994 |
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| Preceded by | Roland J. Ealey |
| Succeeded by | Dwight C. Jones |
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Lawrence Douglas Wilder Jr.
February 17, 1962 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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Lawrence Douglas Wilder Jr. (born February 17, 1962) is a former member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Richmond. He is the son of former Virginia governor L. Douglas Wilder.
About Lawrence Wilder Jr.
Lawrence Douglas Wilder Jr. was born on February 17, 1962. He grew up in Richmond, Virginia. His father, L. Douglas Wilder, was a very important person in Virginia politics. He even became the first African American governor of Virginia.
Early Life and Education
Lawrence Wilder Jr. went to college and earned several degrees. He studied at the University of Virginia, where he got a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and a law degree (Juris Doctor or JD). Later, he also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Southern California. These degrees helped him prepare for a career in law and public service.
Serving as a Delegate
In May 1992, Lawrence Wilder Jr. was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Virginia. Think of it like a mini-Congress for the state. He took over the position after the previous delegate, Roland J. Ealey, passed away.
As a delegate, his job was to represent the people of his district in Richmond. He helped make decisions about state laws and how Virginia was run. He served in the House of Delegates for about two years, leaving in 1994.
What He Does Now
After his time as a delegate, Lawrence Wilder Jr. continued to work in state government. This means he has held different jobs helping to manage and run parts of the state of Virginia.
Currently, he works for the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity. This department helps small businesses in Virginia grow and succeed. It also makes sure that different types of businesses have a fair chance to work with the state government.
