George M. Warren Jr. (died January 12, 2010) was an American politician and judge from Virginia. He served as a member of the Virginia Senate from 1964 to 1973.
George M. Warren Jr. | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate | |
| In office 1964–1973 | |
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| Died | (aged 87) Bristol, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Emory, Virginia, U.S. |
| Spouse | Musser Watkins |
| Children | 3 |
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| Alma mater | Emory and Henry College University of Virginia School of Law |
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Early life and education
editGeorge M. Warren Jr. was born to George M. Warren in Bristol, Virginia.[1][2] He graduated from Emory and Henry College. He was a member of Sigma Iota. He was a naval officer and served during World War II in the Pacific for three years. He attained the rank of lieutenant.[1][2][3] He later graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1948.[2]
Career
editWarren was a lawyer and practiced law with his father.[2][4] In 1949, he served briefly as commonwealth's attorney for the city of Bristol, Virginia.[5] In April 1950, he was appointed as U.S. Commissioner of the Western District of Virginia by judge John Paul.[6]
Warren was elected to the Virginia Senate in 1963. He served from 1964 to 1973, representing the counties of Lee, Scott, Washington, Smyth, a portion of Russell, and Bristol.[4] He ws a member of the committees on courts of justice, finance, privileges and elections, and roads and internal navigation. He was a staff member for three governors and was a member of the State Crime Commission for 12 years. He was also a member of the Election Laws Study Commission. He supported legislation for the School of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech and was chairman of the study commission that created the school. He introduced legislation for the design of the Natural Tunnel and the Bristol–Washington County Industrial Park.[4]
Warren served as commonwealth's attorney of Bristol from 1976 to January 2002. He then continued his private law practice. He also served for eight years on the Virginia State Council for Higher Education.[2][4] He was appointed on August 1, 2002, as pro tempore judge of the 28th judicial district. He left the bench in January 2003.[4]
Personal life
editWarren married Musser Watkins. They had two sons and a daughter, George M. III, James Watkins and Merle.[2][4] He lived in Bristol.[4]
Warren died on January 12, 2010, aged 87, at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol. He was buried in Emory.[2][4]
Awards
editIn 1998, Warren was presented the Tradition of Excellence Award by the Virginia State Bar for his 55-year law career.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Hale, Bert (August 9, 1955). "George Warren, Jr., Combines Talents with Those of Father; Result: Outstanding Team". Bristol Virginia–Tennessean. p. 3. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Former Senator George M. Warren, Jr. Dies in Bristol". Bristol Herald Courier. January 12, 2010. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ "Fraternity Ends Celebration with Anniversary Banquet". The Roanoke Times. November 24, 1946. p. 15. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Warren". The Roanoke Times. January 13, 2010. p. 17. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Gets Post". The Roanoke Times. December 24, 1949. p. 2. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Warren Appointed U.S. Commissioner". Bristol Virginia–Tennessean. April 10, 1950. p. 2. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
