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South Carolina Legislature
South Carolina Legislature

Former Representative David Austin Wright

Home County: LEXINGTON

House District 85 - Lexington

Personal Information

  • Licensed Realtor
  • Residing at 341 North Stonehedge Drive, Columbia
  • Born Jul. 22, 1955 in Charlotte, N.C.
  • Son of David Hazel and Irene (Carrick) Wright
  • 3 children, Kimberly Michelle, Courtney Leigh and Autin Addison
  • Graduated from Clemson Univ., B.A., 1977
  • Letterman, Clemson Cross Country Team, 1973-76
  • Councilman, Town of Irmo, 1983-85
  • Mayor, Town of Irmo, 1985-88
  • S.C. Jaycees "Outstanding Young American" Award recipient in field of community serv.
  • Mem., S.C. United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UNMVIM) work team to Utilla, Honduras, 1988
  • Co-Chm., Freshman Caucus, 1989-90
  • Secy.Treas., Rep. Caucus, 1989-94
  • Charter mem. & Pres., Lexington Co. Fed of Rep. Men, 1989
  • Mem., St. Andrews Rotary Club
  • Chm., Leaphart Elem. Carnival, 1988-89
  • School Improvement Council, Irmo Elem., 1986-88
  • Salkehatchie Summer Serv. Work Team Volunteer (Methodist Church) at Santee, 1989-90
  • Asst. Minority Whip, 1990
  • Educ. & Puclic Works Com., 1st V.C.
  • Prev. serv. in House 1989-94.

Sponsored Bills in the House

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