Ray Rapp | |
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Member of the North CarolinaHouseofRepresentatives from the 118th district | |
In office January 1, 2003 –January 1, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Margaret Carpenter (Redistricting) |
Succeeded by | Michele Presnell |
Mayor of Mars Hill,North Carolina | |
In office 1997–2003 | |
Preceded by | Gordan Randolph |
Succeeded by | John L. Chandler |
Personal details | |
Born | February 11,1945 |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Dorothy Rapp |
Residence | Mars Hill,North Carolina |
Alma mater | University of North Carolina |
Profession | Retired College Professor |
Ray Rapp is a former Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's one hundred eighteenth House district,including constituents in Haywood,Madison and Yancey counties. He served as Minority Whip. [1] A college administrator from Mars Hill,North Carolina,Rapp servered four terms in the state House. Rapp is a former Mayor of the town of Mars Hill from 1997 to 2003. [2] [3]
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