Orlando J. George Jr.

Orlando J. George Jr.
George in 1982
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 1st district
In office
1974–1995
Preceded byKermit H. Justice
Succeeded byDennis P. Williams
Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives
In office
1983–1984
Preceded byCharles L. Hebner
Succeeded byCharles L. Hebner
4th President of Delaware Technical Community College
In office
1995–2014
Succeeded byMark T. Brainard
Personal details
Born(1945-12-14)December 14, 1945
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
DiedMay 27, 2024(2024-05-27) (aged 78)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Delaware
OccupationAcademic administrator

Orlando J. George Jr. (December 14, 1945 – May 27, 2024) was an American academic administrator and politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 1st district of the Delaware House of Representatives.

Life and career

George was born in Wilmington, Delaware. He attended the University of Delaware.[1]

George served in the Delaware House of Representatives from 1974 to 1995.[2][3]

George was president of Delaware Technical Community College[4] from 1995 to 2014.

George died on May 27, 2024, at the age of 78.[3][5]

References

  1. ^ American Legislative Leaders in the Northeast, 1911-1994. Bloomsbury Academic. August 30, 2000. p. 103. ISBN 9780313302152 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Long-time Del Tech president stepping down". Delaware Public Media. January 28, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Orlando "Lonnie" George Jr". Charles P. Arcaro Funeral Home. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  4. ^ Tollefson, Terrence Alfred; Garrett, Rick L.; Ingram, William G. (1999). Fifty State Systems of Community Colleges: Mission, Governance, Funding and Accountability. Overmountain Press. p. 99. ISBN 9781570720925 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "Orlando "Lonnie" George Jr". Echovita. Retrieved May 28, 2024.


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