Stanley C. Walker
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Stanley Clay Walker (July 2, 1923 – January 15, 2001) was a long-time Democratic politician, elected in 1963 to represent Norfolk, Virginia as a delegate to the Virginia General Assembly, and in 1971 winning election to represent the city and surrounding areas in the Virginia Senate, at first from the 5th district and after redistricting following the 1980 census representing the 6th district. In 1988, Walker rose to become president pro tempore of the Virginia Senate, holding that position until his forced retirement in 2000, Democrats having lost their majority in the House for the first time in 116 years in the 1999 Virginia state elections.
Stanley C. Walker | |
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President pro tempore of the Senate of Virginia | |
In office January 13, 1988 – January 12, 2000 | |
Preceded by | Bill Parkerson |
Succeeded by | John Chichester |
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 6th district | |
In office January 12, 1972 – January 12, 2000 5th/6th/7th: January 12, 1972 – January 11, 1984 | |
Preceded by | Garland Gray |
Succeeded by | Nick Rerras |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Norfolk City | |
In office January 8, 1964 – January 12, 1972 | |
Preceded by | Toy D. Savage Jr. |
Succeeded by | Albert Teich Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Stanley Clay Walker (1923-07-02)July 2, 1923 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | January 15, 2001(2001-01-15) (aged 77) Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Sybil Bruce Moore |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Battles/wars | World War II |