Lewis H. McKenzie
Lewis H. McKenzie | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 14th district | |
| In office January 12, 1981 – January 14, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh Carter |
| Succeeded by | George Hooks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 20, 1926 DeKalb County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | September 14, 1999 (aged 73) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Christy Armstrong[1] |
| Children | 3[1] |
| Alma mater | Washington and Lee University |
Lewis H. McKenzie (March 20, 1926 – September 14, 1999) was an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 14th district of the Georgia State Senate.[1]
Life and career
[edit]McKenzie was born in DeKalb County, Georgia. He served in the United States Navy for two years. After that, he attended Washington and Lee University.[1]
In 1965, McKenzie was elected to the Montezuma City Council. The next year, he became mayor of Montezuma, Georgia. In 1981, McKenzie was elected to represent the 14th district of the Georgia State Senate,[1] succeeding Hugh Carter.[3] He served until 1990.[4]
McKenzie died on September 14, 1999, at the age of 73.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ^ "McKenzie receives service award". The Macon Telegraph. Macon, Georgia. May 21, 1990. p. 3. Retrieved December 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Georgia Official and Statistical Register", Ohio State University, Department of Archives & History, p. 224, 1989
- ^ a b Associated Press (September 16, 1999). "Lewis 'Bud' McKenzie, 73, former state senator". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. 88. Retrieved December 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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