Yvonne B. Miller
Academic and Virginia State Senator
Born
July 4th, 1934
90 years ago
Died
July 3rd, 2012
12 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1982, served until 1991. Elected to the Virginia State Senate in 1991, continued service until retirement in 2008. Contributed to education, healthcare, and civil rights legislation during tenure. Instrumental in advocating for women's rights and representation in government. Additionally, held various leadership roles in educational institutions.
Served as a member of the Virginia Senate for 17 years
Introduced and supported legislation on education and civil rights
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