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John David Gray
Member From: 1966 - Sp. 1981
- Birth Date: June 8, 1928 Birth Place:Newport News, VA
- Death Date: December 10, 1995
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
- Spouse: Nancy McMillan
- Children: Courtney, Laura Lindsay, John David Gray III
- Religion: Methodist
- Education: University of Virginia (B.S., LL.B.)
- Military Service: USA (World War II), part of the U.S. forces occupying Japan (post-war)
- Occupation/Profession: Attorney
- Memberships/Affiliations: Methodist Church Masons Shrine (Khedive Temple) Jesters Elks Virginia State Bar Hampton Democratic Committee (former chairman) Hampton City Attorney (1954-63) - helped write the first city Code
- Additional Info: As a legislator, he helped revamp the state's welfare and corrections systems, establishing prisoner release and work-study programs.
- Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices: Hampton Circuit Court judge - 12 years (1983-1995)
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
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| 1966 | City of Hampton | 26 | Democrat | Counties Cities and Towns Currency and Commerce Immigration Welfare |
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| 1968-1969 | City of Hampton | 26 | Democrat | Currency and Commerce (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Privileges and Elections Welfare |
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| 1969 | City of Hampton | 26 | Democrat | Currency and Commerce (Chair) Counties Cities and Towns Privileges and Elections Welfare |
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| 1970-1971 | City of Hampton | 26 | Democrat | Claims Conservation and Natural Resources Counties Cities and Towns Health Welfare and Institutions Privileges and Elections |
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| 1972-1973 | City of Hampton | 50 | Democrat | Chesapeake and Its Tributaries Conservation and Natural Resources Counties Cities and Towns Health Welfare and Institutions Privileges and Elections |
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| 1974-1975 | City of Hampton | 50 | Democrat | Conservation and Natural Resources (Chair) Courts of Justice Health Welfare and Institutions Privileges and Elections |
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| 1976-1977 | City of Hampton | 50 | Democrat | Conservation and Natural Resources (Chair) Courts of Justice Health Welfare and Institutions Privileges and Elections |
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| 1978 | City of Hampton | 50 | Democrat | Health Welfare and Institutions (Chair) Conservation and Natural Resources Courts of Justice Privileges and Elections Rules |
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| 1979 | City of Hampton | 50 | Democrat | Health Welfare and Institutions (Chair) Conservation and Natural Resources Courts of Justice Privileges and Elections Rules |
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| 1980 | City of Hampton | 50 | Democrat | Privileges and Elections (Chair) Courts of Justice Health Welfare and Institutions Rules |
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| 1981 | City of Hampton | 50 | Democrat | Privileges and Elections (Chair) Courts of Justice Health Welfare and Institutions 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.