American politician
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]
Life and career
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
- ^ a b c d e f "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Lorenzo Benn papers". Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "State Rep. Lorenzo Benn dies". Anderson Independent-Mail. Anderson, South Carolina. June 4, 1990. p. 2. Retrieved November 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
