W. Craig Lawing

William Craig Lawing (July 6, 1925 – June 10, 1999) was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives (1971–1976) and of the North Carolina Senate (1977–1984) representing Mecklenburg County, and served as President Pro Tempore of the North Carolina Senate for three terms (1979–1984).[1] While a senator, Lawing was a sponsor of the Equal Rights Amendment, which the legislature rejected.[2]

W. Craig Lawing
Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 32nd district
In office
1977–1984
Personal details
Born(1925-07-06)July 6, 1925
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
DiedJune 10, 1999(1999-06-10) (aged 73)
North Carolina, United States
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Chattanooga

Lawing was the longest-serving president pro tem of the state senate until Marc Basnight.

He died in 1999.[3]

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