Charles C. Lanham

Charles C. Lanham (September 12, 1928 – December 15, 2015) was a US businessman and politician.

Charles C. Lanham
Member of the West Virginia Senate
from the 4th district
In office
2004–2006
Preceded byLisa Smith
Succeeded byMike Hall
Personal details
Born(1928-09-12)September 12, 1928
Ripley, West Virginia
DiedDecember 15, 2015(2015-12-15) (aged 87)
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
Political partyRepublican
CommitteesBanking and Insurance, Economic Development, Government Organization, the Judiciary and Labor and Pensions

Born in Ripley, West Virginia, Lanham graduated from Ripley High School in 1946. He then served in the United States Army. In 1952, Lanham graduated from Marshall University. Lanham worked in the bank business in Ripley, West Virginia and then in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Lanham, a Republican, was appointed to the West Virginia Senate's 4th district in 2004 by then-Governor Bob Wise to fill the vacancy left by Lisa Smith, who stepped down due to health reasons. He declined to run in 2006 when his term expired.[1] While in office, Lanham served on several committees, including Banking and Insurance, Economic Development, Government Organization, the Judiciary and Labor and Pensions.[2] He died at Point Pleasant, West Virginia.[3][4]

Notes
  1. Maloney, Tim (2006). "Lanham decides against Senate campaign". gallipolis.uber.matchbin.net. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
  2. "Senate Concurrent Resolution 25 Text". www.legis.state.wv.us. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
  3. "Charles C. Lanham". Charleston Gazette-Mail. 2015-12-17. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
  4. Ali, Ann (2015-12-17). "Former WV Sen. Charles Lanham dies at age 87". www.wowktv.com. Retrieved 2016-06-22.


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