Robert W. Lawson Jr. (born October 12, 1942)[1] is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 9-2 district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[2]

Bobby Lawson
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 9-2 district
In office
1979–1990s
Preceded byDoug Whitmore
Personal details
Born
Robert W. Lawson Jr.[1]

(1942-10-12) October 12, 1942 (age 82)
Hall County, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseEmily L. Dunlap[1]
Children2[1]
Alma materUniversity of Georgia

Born in Hall County, Georgia.[1] Lawson attended the University of Georgia, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1964 and Juris Doctor degree in 1967.[1] After graduating, he served in the United States Air Force until 1969.[1] Lawson had served as the assistant district attorney for the Northeast Circuit.[1] In 1979, he won election in the 9-2 district of the Georgia House of Representatives,[1][2] succeeding Doug Whitmore.[2] He served until the 1990s.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981–82" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d "Georgia House of Representatives Members", Georgia General Assembly