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William R. "Buster" O'Brien

Member From: 1980 - 1985

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  • Birth Date: 1946 Birth Place:Norfolk, Virginia
  • Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
  • Spouse: Karen O'Brien
  • Children: William, Patrick, and Erin
  • Religion: Presbyterian
  • Education: Princess Anne High School University of Notre Dame, IN University of Richmond (B.A., 1968) Marshall-Wythe School of Law, The College of William and Mary (J.D., 1974)
  • Military Service: VaNG
  • Occupation/Profession: Attorney
  • Memberships/Affiliations: Presbyterian Church The College of William and Mary (board of visitors) American Bar Association Virginia State Bar Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Second District Medical Malpractice Review Panel
  • Awards: University of Richmond Hall of Fame, the Virginia High School League Hall of Fame, and the Citrus Bowl Hall of Fame
Session District District Number Party Leadership Committees
1980 City of Virginia Beach 40 Republican Chesapeake and Its Tributaries
Conservation and Natural Resources
Militia and Police
1981 City of Virginia Beach 40 Republican Chesapeake and Its Tributaries
Conservation and Natural Resources
Militia and Police
1982 City of Virginia Beach 38 Republican Finance Conservation and Natural Resources Chesapeake and Its Tributaries Militia and Police
1983 City of Virginia Beach (part) 82 Republican Finance Conservation and Natural Resources Chesapeake and Its Tributaries Militia and Police
1984 City of Virginia Beach (part) 82 Republican Chesapeake and Its Tributaries
Conservation and Natural Resources
Finance
Militia and Police
1985 City of Virginia Beach (part) 82 Republican Chesapeake and Its Tributaries
Conservation and Natural Resources
Finance
Militia and Police

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