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Howard Edgar Copeland
Member From: 1980 - 1995
- Birth Date: January 23, 1944 Birth Place:Norfolk, VA
- Death Date: April 11, 2019
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
- Spouse: Marylin Tabel Copeland
- Children: Eric and Joshua
- Religion: Lutheran
- Education: Maury High School Wheaton College, IL Columbia University, NY (B.S.) University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1973)
- Military Service: USCG (Lieutenant, Junior Grade, 1967-70, Vietnam) USCGR (Captain 1970ó)
- Occupation/Profession: Attorney
- Memberships/Affiliations: Trinity Lutheran Church, Norfolk Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Board, Mental Health Association in South Hampton Roads (advisory board), Ocean View Beach Kiwanis Scottish Rite, 32∞, Mason Khedive Temple Shrine, Tidewater Community College, Early Childhood Instruction Advisory Board, Reserve Officers Association, Coast Guard Affairs Committee (national chairman, 1991-92), American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order of the World Wars (Chapter Commander, 1983-85), Fleet Reserve Association Norfolk, Moose Lodge Sunrise Optimist
- Awards: Norfolk Jaycees, Outstanding Young Man (1975) Outstanding Young Men of America (1977) Virginia Jaycees, Outstanding Young Men of Virginia (one of five, 1978)
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
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| 1980 | City of Norfolk | 39 | Democrat | Claims Conservation and Natural Resources Education |
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| 1981 | City of Norfolk | 39 | Democrat | Claims Conservation and Natural Resources Education |
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| 1983 | City of Norfolk (part) | 87 | Democrat | Conservation and Natural Resources Counties Cities and Towns Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1984 | Cities of Norfolk (part) | 87 | Democrat | Chesapeake and Its Tributaries Conservation and Natural Resources Counties Cities and Towns Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1985 | Cities of Norfolk (part) | 87 | Democrat | Chesapeake and Its Tributaries Conservation and Natural Resources Counties Cities and Towns Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1986 | City of Norfolk (part) | 87 | Democrat | Chesapeake and Its Tributaries Counties Cities and Towns Finance Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1987 | City of Norfolk (part) | 87 | Democrat | Chesapeake and Its Tributaries Counties Cities and Towns Finance Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1988 | Citiy of Norfolk (part) | 87 | Democrat | Chesapeake and Its Tributaries Counties Cities and Towns Finance Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1989 | City of Norfolk (part) | 87 | Democrat | Chesapeake and Its Tributaries Counties Cities and Towns Finance Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1990 | City of Norfolk (part) | 87 | Democrat | Chesapeake and Its Tributaries Counties Cities and Towns Finance Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1991 | City of Norfolk (part) | 87 | Democrat | Chesapeake and Its Tributaries Counties Cities and Towns Finance Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1992 | Cities of Norfolk (part), and Virginia Beach (part) | 87 | Democrat | Chesapeake and Its Tributaries Counties Cities and Towns Finance Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1993 | Cities of Norfolk (part), and Virginia Beach (part) | 87 | Democrat | Chesapeake and Its Tributaries Counties Cities and Towns Finance Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1994 | Cities of Norfolk (part) and Virginia Beach (part) | 87 | Democrat | Chesapeake and Its Tributaries (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Finance |
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| 1995 | Cities of Norfolk (part) and Virginia Beach (part) | 87 | Democrat | Chesapeake and Its Tributaries (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Finance |
*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.