About W. Craig Lawing
Lived 1925 – 1999 (aged 73). W. Craig Lawing was an American politician.
William Craig Lawing (July 6, 1925 – June 10, 1999) was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives (1971–1976) and of the North Carolina Senate (1977–1984) representing Mecklenburg County, and served as President Pro Tempore of the North Carolina Senate for three terms (1979–1984). While a senator, Lawing was a sponsor of the Equal Rights Amendment, which the legislature rejected.
Lawing was the longest-serving president pro tem of the state senate until Marc Basnight.
He died in 1999.
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Who was W. Craig Lawing?
American politician (1925-1999)
When was W. Craig Lawing born?
W. Craig Lawing was born on 6 July 1925 in Mecklenburg County.
When did W. Craig Lawing die?
W. Craig Lawing died on 10 June 1999 in North Carolina.
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W. Craig Lawing was a politician.
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W. Craig Lawing was American.
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