Edward Eli Saleeby (September 8, 1927 - 2002) was a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 29th District (Darlington, Florence, Lee). He represented the district from the time he first defeated powerful incumbent J.P. "Spot" Mozingo in a Democratic primary in 1972 until he passed away in office in 2002.[1]
Edward Eli Saleeby | |
|---|---|
 Portrait in the State Senate Chambers | |
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 29th district | |
| In office 1972–2002 | |
| Preceded by | J.P. "Spot" Mozingo |
| Succeeded by | Gerald Malloy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 8, 1927 Hartsville, South Carolina |
| Died | July 6, 2002 |
| Spouse | Willie Meta Calcutt |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina , LLB) |
| Profession | Attorney |
Community service
editSaleeby served on the board of trustees for the University of South Carolina and Coker College, and on the Board of Visitors for Clemson University. He served as President of the South Carolina Trial Lawyers' Association and on the board of directors for the South Carolina Bar Association. Saleeby also served on the advisory board of the South Carolina National Bank.[2]
Political career
editSaleeby served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1951 to 1958. He was elected to the Senate in 1972. He served in the South Carolina Senate from 1972 until his death in 2002.[3]
During his tenure in the Senate, Saleeby was Chair of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee, vice chair of the Senate Judiciary and Education Committees, and served on the Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry, and the Ethics Committees.[4]
Legacy
editA portrait of Saleeby was commissioned, and hangs in the State Senate Chambers.[5]
References
edit- ^ "The Edward E. Saleeby Collection - University Libraries | University of South Carolina". sc.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "History". Saleeby & Cox Law Firm. 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "Senator Edward E. Saleeby". South Carolina Legislature. 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "Edward Eli Saleeby Sr". Legacy. 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONING OF A PORTRAIT OF THE HONORABLE EDWARD ELI SALEEBY OF HARTSVILLE IN DARLINGTON COUNTY TO BE PLACED IN THE SENATE CHAMBER, A LONGTIME AND BELOVED SENATOR FROM THE TWENTY-NINTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT, A LOYAL AND COMPASSIONATE PUBLIC SERVANT, AND A DISTINGUISHED STATESMAN". South Carolina Legislature. February 24, 2004. Retrieved March 3, 2024.