Ruth Samuelson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Representative Ruth Samuelson
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 104th district
In office January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2015
Preceded by	Ed McMahan
Succeeded by	Dan Bishop
Member of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners from the 5th district
In office 2000–2004
Preceded by	Tom Cox
Succeeded by	Dan Bishop
Personal details
Born	Ruth Culbertson (1959-11-04)November 4, 1959 Charleston, South Carolina
Died	January 23, 2017(2017-01-23) (aged 57) Charlotte, North Carolina
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Ken Samuelson
Children	Three sons, one daughter
Alma mater	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Ruth Culbertson Samuelson (born November 4, 1959 – died January 23, 2017) was an important leader in North Carolina. She was a member of the Republican Party. Ruth Samuelson served in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2007 to 2015. In this role, she helped make laws for the state. Before that, from 2000 to 2004, she was a member of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. This board helps manage local government services in the county.

Early Life and Public Service

Ruth Samuelson was born in Charleston, South Carolina. She later moved to North Carolina. She cared a lot about her community. This led her to get involved in local government.

In 2000, Ruth Samuelson was elected to the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. She represented the Fifth District. The Board of Commissioners makes decisions for the county. These decisions affect things like parks, roads, and public safety. She served on the board for four years.

Serving in the State House

In November 2006, Ruth Samuelson was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives. This is a part of the state's law-making body. She represented the 104th district. She won her first election with a large number of votes. She beat her opponent, Paula McSwain, from the Democratic Party.

As a state representative, Ruth Samuelson worked on many important issues. She was re-elected several times. She served four terms in total. On October 15, 2013, she announced that she would not run for re-election. She decided to leave office at the end of her term in 2015.

Later Life and Legacy

In June 2016, Ruth Samuelson shared that she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She bravely fought her illness. Sadly, she passed away on January 23, 2017, at the age of 57.

Ruth Samuelson is remembered for her dedication to public service. She worked hard for the people of North Carolina. To honor her, a hiking trail in Mecklenburg County has been named after her. This trail helps people enjoy nature. It also keeps her memory alive.