Tony Rand
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Member of the North Carolina State Senate
from the 19th district |
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| In office 1981 – present |
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| Born | September 1, 1939 Panther Branch, North Carolina |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Karen |
| Residence | Fayetteville, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill |
| Profession | attorney |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
Anthony E. 'Tony' Rand is a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's nineteenth Senate district since his appointment in 1981. His district includes constituents in Bladen and Cumberland counties. A consultant from Fayetteville, North Carolina, Rand has served as Senate Majority Leader since 2001.
In 2007, Rand proposed in Senate Bill S1557 that the state formally apologize for slavery and the denial of civil rights that followed after slavery.[1][2]
On May 28, 2008, Rand filed North Carolina Senate Bill 2079 [3] requiring North Carolina colleges students to mentor public school-age children in order to receive a bachelor's degree. The bill was named for Eve Carson a murdered University of North Carolina student.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Senate Joint Resolution DRSJR85297-LG-480B (03/22) Senator Rand, Sponsor
- ^ Second slavery apology bill filed Lynn Bonner and Benjamin Niolet, The News & Observer, April 4, 2007
- ^ Eve Carson/Abhijit Mahato Comm. Service Prog.. North Carolina Senate. Retrieved on 2008-05-29.
- ^ "Legislation seeks service requirement for undergrads in memory of 2 slain students", WRAL, May. 28, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-05-29.
[edit] External links
- North Carolina General Assembly - Senator Tony Rand official NC Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Tony Rand (NC) profile
- Follow the Money - Tony Rand
- News & Observer "Under the Dome" Profile
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