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Charles Richard "Dick" Cranwell
Member From: 1972 - 2001
- Birth Date: 1942 Birth Place:Ceredo-Kenova, WV
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
- Spouse: Elizabeth S. Matheny
- Children: C. Richard, Jr., Whitney, J. Robert, J. Jarrett, John T., and Joseph A.
- Religion: Methodist
- Education: Richlands High School Virginia Polytechnic Institute (B.S.) University of Richmond School of Law (J.D.)
- Military Service:
- Occupation/Profession: Attorney
- Memberships/Affiliations: Methodist Church Lions McNeil Law Society Phi Delta Phi (legal fraternity) Omicron Delta Kappa Bonsack Ruritan Dogwood Festival (president, 1972) Roanoke Valley Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and McVitty House (board of directors) Vinton Drug Control Council (legal advisor) Vinton Chamber of Commerce (legal advisor) Vinton, Mount Pleasant, and Montvale Rescue Squads (legal advisor) Former attorney for Town of Vinton, Vinton Drug Control Council (legal advisor)
- Awards: Who's Who in Politics in the South Distinguished Legislators of America United States Jaycees, Outstanding Young Man in America (1970, 1972) Vinton Jaycees, Outstanding Young Man (1973)
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
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| 1972-1973 | Counties of Roanoke and Craig; City of Salem | 8 | Democrat | Agriculture Counties Cities and Towns Militia and Police |
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| 1974-1975 | County of Roanoke; City of Salem | 8 | Democrat | Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Finance Militia and Police |
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| 1976-1977 | County of Roanoke; City of Salem | 8 | Democrat | Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Finance Militia and Police |
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| 1978 | County of Roanoke; Cities of Salem and Roanoke (part) | 8 | Democrat | Militia and Police (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Finance |
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| 1979 | County of Roanoke; Cities of Salem and Roanoke (part) | 8 | Democrat | Militia and Police (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Finance |
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| 1980 | County of Roanoke; Cities of Salem and Roanoke (part) | 8 | Democrat | Militia and Police (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Finance |
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| 1981 | County of Roanoke; Cities of Salem and Roanoke (part) | 8 | Democrat | Militia and Police (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Finance |
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| 1982 | Counties of Craig, and Roanoke; City of Salem | 7 | Democrat | Militia and Police (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Finance |
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| 1983 | Counties of Bedford (part), Craig (part), and Roanoke (part) | 14 | Democrat | Militia and Police (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Finance |
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| 1984 | Counties of Craig (part), Bedford (part) and Roanoke (part) | 14 | Democrat | Militia and Police (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Finance |
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| 1985 | Counties of Craig (part), Bedford (part) and Roanoke (part) | 14 | Democrat | Militia and Police (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Finance |
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| 1986 | Counties of Craig (part), Bedford (part) and Roanoke County (part) | 14 | Democrat | Militia and Police (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Finance |
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| 1987 | Counties of Craig (part), Bedford (part) and Roanoke County (part) | 14 | Democrat | Militia and Police (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Finance |
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| 1988 | Counties of Bedford (part), Craig (part), and Roanoke (part) | 14 | Democrat | Finance (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Militia and Police |
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| 1989 | Counties of Bedford (part), Craig (part), and Roanoke (part) | 14 | Democrat | Finance (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Militia and Police |
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| 1990 | Counties of Bedford (part), Craig (part), and Roanoke (part) | 14 | Democrat | Finance (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1991 | Counties of Bedford (part), Craig (part), and Roanoke (part) | 14 | Democrat | Finance (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1992 | Counties of Bedford (part), Botetourt (part), Craig, and Roanoke (part) | 14 | Democrat | Majority Leader | Finance (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Rules |
| 1993 | Counties of Bedford (part), Botetourt (part), Craig, and Roanoke (part) | 14 | Democrat | Majority Leader | Finance (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Rules |
| 1994 | Counties of Bedford (part), Botetourt (part), Craig, and Roanoke (part) | 14 | Democrat | Majority Leader | Finance (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Rules |
| 1995 | Counties of Bedford (part), Botetourt (part), Craig, and Roanoke (part) | 14 | Democrat | Majority Leader | Finance (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Rules |
| 1996 | Counties of Bedford (part), Botetourt (part), Craig, and Roanoke (part) | 14 | Democrat | Majority Leader | Finance (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Rules |
| 1997 | Counties of Bedford (part), Botetourt (part), Craig, and Roanoke (part) | 14 | Democrat | Majority Leader | Finance (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Rules |
| 1998 | Counties of Bedford (part), Botetourt (part), Craig, and Roanoke (part) | 14 | Democrat | Majority Leader | Finance (Co Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Rules |
| 1999 | Counties of Bedford (part), Botetourt (part), Craig, and Roanoke (part) | 14 | Democrat | Majority Leader | Finance (Co Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Rules |
| 2000 | Counties of Bedford (part), Botetourt (part), Craig, and Roanoke (part) | 14 | Democrat | Minority Leader | Finance (Co Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Labor and Commerce Rules |
| 2001 | Counties of Bedford (part), Botetourt (part), Craig, and Roanoke (part) | 14 | Democrat | Minority Floor Leader | Finance (Co Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Labor and Commerce Rules |
*The information within this interactive and searchable application has been researched extensively by the House Clerk’s Office. As with any historical records of this age and breadth, there may be discrepancies and/or inconsistencies within records obtained from a variety of credible sources. Any feedback is encouraged at history@house.virginia.gov.