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James K. "Jay" O'Brien Jr.
Member From: 1992 - December 5, 2002
- Birth Date: 1951 Birth Place:Nuremberg, Germany
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
- Spouse: Sevea Grace Staves
- Children: Kerry Maureen, James Kenneth III, Benen Patrick, Sean Patrick, and Kiernan Kevin
- Religion: Catholic
- Education: United States Military Academy; NY (B.S.; Engineering; 1973) University of Oklahoma; OK (M.A.; Public Affairs; 1978)
- Military Service: USA (Infantry Officer, 1973-78) USAR (Colonel, 1993ñ)
- Occupation/Profession: Self-employed (office furniture business)
- Memberships/Affiliations: St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church Fairfax Rotary Occoquan Watershed Coalition Reserve Officers Association Knights of Columbus West Point Association of Graduates American Legion Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Izaak Walton League Fairfax County Republican Committee
- Awards: Department of Health and Human Services, Secretary's Award Army Commendation Medal Airborne, Ranger, Expert Infantryman Badge
- Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices: Senate of Virginia (2002-2008)
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
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| 1992 | County of Fairfax (part) | 40 | Republican | Conservation and Natural Resources Education Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1993 | County of Fairfax (part) | 40 | Republican | Conservation and Natural Resources Education Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1994 | County of Fairfax (part) | 40 | Republican | Education General Laws Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1995 | County of Fairfax (part) | 40 | Republican | Education General Laws Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1996 | County of Fairfax (part) | 40 | Republican | Education General Laws Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1997 | County of Fairfax (part) | 40 | Republican | Education General Laws Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1998 | County of Fairfax (part) | 40 | Republican | Mining and Mineral Resources (Co Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Education General Laws Labor and Commerce |
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| 1999 | County of Fairfax (part) | 40 | Republican | Mining and Mineral Resources (Co Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Education General Laws Labor and Commerce |
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| 2000 | County of Fairfax (part) | 40 | Republican | Mining and Mineral Resources (Co Chair) Education General Laws Privileges and Elections Science and Technology |
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| 2001 | County of Fairfax (part) | 40 | Republican | Mining and Mineral Resources (Co Chair) Corporations Insurance and Banking Education General Laws Privileges and Elections |
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| 2002 | County of Fairfax (part) | 40 | Republican | Commerce and Labor Education General Laws P rivileges and Elections |
*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.