Richard Joyner Holland (August 12, 1925 – April 16, 2000) was an American politician who was elected to six terms in the Virginia Senate.[1][2]
Richard J. Holland | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office January 9, 1980 – April 16, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | J. Lewis Rawls Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Frank Ruff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Joyner Holland August 12, 1925 Windsor, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | April 16, 2000 (aged 74) Windsor, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jean Marks Culpepper |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant (junior grade) |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
References
edit- ^ Reynolds, Rick (April 17, 2000). "Richard J. Holland". Daily Press. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ^ Weil, Martin (April 17, 2000). "Richard J. Holland, 74". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
External links
edit- Richard J. Holland at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
- Richard J. Holland at Find a Grave
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