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William Weldon "Ted" Bennett Jr.
Member From: 1990 - 2001
- Birth Date: 1940 Birth Place:Halifax, VA
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
- Spouse: Lessie Scott Spencer
- Children: Christopher Todd and Mildred A.
- Religion: Baptist
- Education: University of Virginia (B.A, 1963) University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1966)
- Military Service:
- Occupation/Profession: Attorney
- Memberships/Affiliations: First Baptist Church, South Boston (deacon) Halifax County Chamber of Commerce (former president) Halifax County Economic Development Commission (former president) Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (board of directors, 1988-89) Halifax Regional Hospital (board of directors, finance and personnel committee) Sertoma Club (former president) Halifax County Bar Association Virginia Bar Association Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Attorney for Halifax County (1972-94) Future of Public Education in Virginia Joint Study Commission (chairman, 1996-98)
- Awards: Virginia Sheep Federation, Outstanding Sheep Producer in Virginia (1991) Virginia School Board Association, Award of Excellence (1994) Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Virginia Legislator of the Year (1996, 1997) Sportsmen's Club of Halifax County, Conservation Award (1996) Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals, Outstanding Contribution to Elementary Education in Virginia, (1997) Northern Virginia Technology Council, Tech Ten, Public Policy Champion of Technology and Science in Virginia (1997) Virginia Library Association Resolution for Commendation for his efforts on behalf of public libraries (1998) Virginia Consortium of Governor's School Directors, Resolution of Appreciation (1998) Virginia Technology Association, Distinction for Continuing Leadership in Public Education in Virginia (1998) Virginia Biotechnology Association, Legislator(s) of the Year Award presented to the Joint Commission on Technology and Science (1999) National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Distinguished Legislator (1999)
- Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices: Commonwealth's Attorney for Halifax County and Town of South Boston (1976-80)
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
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| 1990 | Counties of Charlotte, Halifax, Lunenburg (part) and Prince Edward (part); City of South Boston | 60 | Democrat | Agriculture Corporations Insurance and Banking Education |
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| 1991 | Counties of Charlotte, Halifax, Lunenburg (part) and Prince Edward (part); City of South Boston | 60 | Democrat | Agriculture Corporations Insurance and Banking Education |
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| 1992 | Counties of Campbell (part), Charlotte, Halifax, and Pittsylvania (part); City of South Boston | 60 | Democrat | Agriculture Claims Corporations Insurance and Banking Education |
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| 1993 | Counties of Campbell (part), Charlotte, Halifax, and Pittsylvania (part); City of South Boston | 60 | Democrat | Agriculture Claims Corporations Insurance and Banking Education |
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| 1994 | Counties of Campbell (part), Charlotte, Halifax, and Pittsylvania (part); City of South Boston | 60 | Democrat | Claims Corporations Insurance and Banking Courts of Justice Education |
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| 1995 | Counties of Campbell (part), Charlotte, Halifax, and Pittsylvania (part); City of South Boston | 60 | Democrat | Claims Corporations Insurance and Banking Courts of Justice Education |
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| 1996 | Counties of Campbell (part), Charlotte, Halifax, and Pittsylvania (part) | 60 | Democrat | Claims Corporations Insurance and Banking Courts of Justice Education Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1997 | Counties of Campbell (part), Charlotte, Halifax, and Pittsylvania (part) | 60 | Democrat | Agriculture Corporations Insurance and Banking Courts of Justice Education Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 1998 | Counties of Campbell (part), Charlotte, Halifax, and Pittsylvania (part) | 60 | Democrat | Agriculture Corporations Insurance and Banking Education Mining and Mineral Resources Science and Technology |
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| 1999 | Counties of Campbell (part), Charlotte, Halifax, and Pittsylvania (part) | 60 | Democrat | Agriculture Corporations Insurance and Banking Education Mining and Mineral Resources Science and Technology |
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| 2000 | Counties of Campbell (part), Charlotte, Halifax, and Pittsylvania (part) | 60 | Democrat | Science and Technology (Co Chair) Corporations Insurance and Banking Education Mining and Mineral Resources |
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| 2001 | Counties of Campbell (part), Charlotte, Halifax, and Pittsylvania (part) | 60 | Democrat | Science and Technology (Co Chair) Corporations Insurance and Banking Education Mining and Mineral Resources |
*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.