Lorenzo Benn (September 11, 1933[1] – June 2, 1990) was an American politician.[3] He served as a Democratic member for the 38th district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[1]

Lorenzo Benn
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 38th district
In office
1981 – June 2, 1990
Personal details
Born(1933-09-11)September 11, 1933
Fulton County, Georgia, U. S.
DiedJune 2, 1990(1990-06-02) (aged 56)
Political partyDemocratic
Children3[1][2]
Alma materLong Island University
University of Pennsylvania
University of Iowa

Life and career

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Benn was born in Fulton County, Georgia, the son of Lilla Merriweather and Legree Benn.[1][2] He attended Long Island University, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Iowa and Atlanta Law School.[1]

In 1981, Benn was elected to represent the 38th district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[1] He served until his death.[2]

Benn died in June 1990 of cancer at his home, at the age of 56.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Lorenzo Benn papers". Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  3. ^ Miller, Julie (December 19, 1985). "Car tags, seat belts, hospital costs to set to fill 1986 legislative agenda". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. 55. Retrieved November 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ "State Rep. Lorenzo Benn dies". Anderson Independent-Mail. Anderson, South Carolina. June 4, 1990. p. 2. Retrieved November 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.