Vernon Malone facts for kids
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Vernon Malone
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| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 14th district |
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| In office January 1, 2003 – April 18, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Dan Blue |
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| Born | December 20, 1931 Wake Forest, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | April 18, 2009 (aged 77) Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Susan |
| Residence | Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | Shaw University |
| Occupation | School Administrator |
Vernon Malone (December 20, 1931 – April 18, 2009) was an important politician and educator from North Carolina. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Malone served in the North Carolina General Assembly as a state senator from 2003 until he passed away in 2009. His district covered parts of Wake County.
Before becoming a senator, Malone was a teacher and a school administrator. He lived in Raleigh and graduated from Shaw University. He held public offices in Wake County for more than 30 years.
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Early Life and Education
Vernon Malone was born in Wake Forest on December 20, 1931. He later attended Shaw University, which helped prepare him for his long career in public service and education.
A Career in Public Service
Malone dedicated his life to helping his community, especially through education.
Leading School Changes
As the chairman of the school board, he played a big part in a major change in 1976. He led the effort to combine the schools in Raleigh city with the public schools in Wake County. This created a larger, unified school system.
Serving Wake County
From 1980, Malone served as a county commissioner for Wake County. This meant he helped make important decisions for the county. He continued in this role until 2002, when he was elected to the state Senate.
Work in the State Senate
When Malone became a state senator, he kept focusing on education. He was a co-chairman of the Senate's higher education committee. This committee works on laws and funding for colleges and universities. He also co-chaired the committee that decided how much money would go to higher education.
Beyond Public Office
Before his time in politics, Malone worked as a classroom teacher. He also served as a school administrator. Later, he became the superintendent of the Governor Morehead School in Raleigh. This school helps students who are blind.
Malone was also involved in many other organizations. He was the vice-chair of the board of trustees for Shaw University. He also served as a trustee for North Carolina State University, the North Carolina Museum of Art, and the Wake Education Partnership. These roles showed his commitment to education and the arts.
Legacy
Vernon Malone passed away at his home in Raleigh on April 18, 2009.
His dedication to education is remembered through the Vernon Malone College and Career Academy. This public school opened in 2014 and is part of the Wake County Public School System. The school is named after him and focuses on career and technical education (CTE). This means it helps students learn skills for specific jobs and careers.
