Yvonne Kennedy
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Yvonne Kennedy (January 8, 1945-December 8, 2012) was a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing the 97th District from 1982 until her death on December 8, 2012.[1]
Biography
Kennedy's professional experience includes working as the President of S.D. Bishop State Junior College.
Kennedy was a member of the American Association for Higher Education Board, America's Junior Miss Scholarship Foundation Incorporated and Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Kennedy was also Youth Director of the Board of Christian Education, Southeast Alabama Conference, National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, Trustee of Miles College and Chair of the Mobile County United Negro College Fund Campaign.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Kennedy served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Children and Senior Advocacy Committee, Alabama House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
- Economic Development and Tourism Committee, Alabama House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Regulations (Economic Development and Tourism)
- Mobile County Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Elections
2010
Kennedy won re-election to the 97th District seat in 2010. She had no opposition.[3]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Kennedy was re-elected to the 97th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[4]
Kennedy raised $47,991 for her campaign.[5]
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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See also
- Alabama State Legislature
- Alabama House of Representatives
- Alabama House Committees
- Alabama state legislative districts
External links
- Alabama Legislature - Yvonne Kennedy
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ AL.com, "Tribute recognizes late state Rep. Yvonne Kennedy, an education 'shero' (video, photos)," December 14, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed November 19, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed July 8, 2015
- ↑ Alabama Secretary of State, "Official 2006 election results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alabama House spending, 2006," November 4, 2006
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Alabama House District 97 1982–December 2012 |
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