Larry Clark | |
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Member of the KentuckyHouseofRepresentatives from the 46th district | |
In office 1984–Present | |
Personal details | |
Born | Louisville,Kentucky | July 24,1945
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Violet |
Residence | Louisville,Kentucky |
Occupation | Electrician |
Lawrence D. Clark (born July 24,1945) was a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives,representing the 46th District since 1984. He is a former Speaker Pro Tempore of the House.
Clark attended Flaget High School. [1] He worked as an electrical apprentice from 1966 to 1970. [1]
Clark was a representative of the Kentucky House since 1984,and Speaker Pro Tempore since 1993. As of 2023 he is no longer a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives. [1]
Clark has been a member for the following committees:
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