Roland J. Ealey

Roland J. "Duke" Ealey (June 20, 1914 – March 23, 1992) is a former member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Richmond. In 1983, following the death of Delegate James S. Christian, Jr.,[1] who had been elected to represent the newly created 70th district, Ealey won a special election for the position. He served until his own death in 1992.[2]

Roland J. Ealey
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 70th district
In office
January 12, 1983  March 23, 1992
Preceded byNone (district created)
Succeeded byLawrence D. Wilder Jr.
Personal details
Born
Roland J. Ealey

(1914-06-20)June 20, 1914
Kershaw, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedMarch 23, 1992(1992-03-23) (aged 77)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Bessie Mae Binford
Alma materVirginia Union University (B.A.)
Howard University (LL.B.)

In 2004 the House of Delegates designated June 20 as "Delegate Roland J. Ealey Day" in Virginia.[2]

References

  1. Marsh, Harold. "James S. Christian (1918–1982)". Encyclopedia Virginia. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  2. "HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 159". Virginia General Assembly. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
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