Joel Lourie

Joel Lourie (born September 24, 1962)[1] is a former Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 22nd District from 2004 until 2017. He was previously a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1998 through 2004.

Joel Lourie
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 22nd district
In office
2004 - 2017
Succeeded byMia S. McLeod
Personal details
Born (1962-09-24) September 24, 1962
Columbia, South Carolina
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Rebecca Baum
ProfessionPresident, Lourie's Department Store

He was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina and is a 1980 graduate of Richland Northeast High School, a 1984 graduate of the University of South Carolina. His parents are the late Senator Isadore and Susan (Reiner) Lourie. He is married to Rebecca Baum, and has 2 children, Rachel and Sam.[2]

Awards
  • 2009 Champion of Health Care Award
  • 2007 Star of Justice Award - Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc.
  • 2006 Humane Society State Legislator Award
  • 2006 Seat Belt Champion Award from the Meharry-State Farm Alliance
  • 2006 State Safety Leadership Award from the National Transportation Safety Board
  • 2004 Legislative Award from the South Carolina Counseling Association
  • 2004 Advocate Award from the South Carolina School Improvement Council
  • 2002 Advocate Award from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
  • 2004 and 2006 Legislative Appreciation Awards from South Carolina Victims Assistance Network
  • 2003 Legislator of the Year Award for the National Association of Social Workers
  • 2000 Alliance for South Carolina's Child Advocacy Leadership Award
  • 2000 Senior Advocacy Award from Senior Resources
  • 2000 South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Legislator of the Year Award
  • 2000 Distinguished Service Award from the South Carolina Association of Non-Profit Organizations
  • 2010 Commitment Award from the National Safety Council Alive At 25 Program
  • 2011 Legislator of the Year from the South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association
  • 2011 Recognition Award from the March of Dimes

References
  1. http://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=1124999865 See where it says September 24, 1962.
  2. http://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=1124999865


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.