Joel Lourie (born September 24, 1962)[1] is a former Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 22nd District from 2004 until 2017. He was previously a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1998 through 2004.
Joel Lourie | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office 2004–2017 | |
| Preceded by | Warren Giese |
| Succeeded by | Mia S. McLeod |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 78th district | |
| In office 1998–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Joe McMaster |
| Succeeded by | Joan B. Brady |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 24, 1962 Columbia, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rebecca Baum |
| Profession | President & CEO, Lourie Life & Health |
Biography
editJoel Lourie was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. He is a 1980 graduate of Richland Northeast High School and a 1984 graduate of the University of South Carolina. His parents are the late Senator Isadore Lourie and Susan (Reiner) Lourie. He is married to Rebecca Baum, and has 2 children, Rachel and Sam.[2] Lourie is Jewish.[3]
In 2021, Lourie and former Democratic Senator Vincent Sheheen started a new podcast on South Carolina politics, Bourbon in the Backroom.[4]
Awards
edit- 2009 Champion of Health Care Award
- 2007 Star of Justice Award - Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc.
- 2006 Humane Society State Legislator Award
- 2006 Seat Belt Champion Award from the Meharry-State Farm Alliance
- 2006 State Safety Leadership Award from the National Transportation Safety Board
- 2004 Legislative Award from the South Carolina Counseling Association
- 2004 Advocate Award from the South Carolina School Improvement Council
- 2002 Advocate Award from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
- 2004 and 2006 Legislative Appreciation Awards from South Carolina Victims Assistance Network
- 2003 Legislator of the Year Award for the National Association of Social Workers
- 2000 Alliance for South Carolina's Child Advocacy Leadership Award
- 2000 Senior Advocacy Award from Senior Resources
- 2000 South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Legislator of the Year Award
- 2000 Distinguished Service Award from the South Carolina Association of Non-Profit Organizations
- 2010 Commitment Award from the National Safety Council Alive At 25 Program
- 2011 Legislator of the Year from the South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association
- 2011 Recognition Award from the March of Dimes
References
edit- ^ http://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=1124999865 See where it says September 24, 1962.
- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography".
- ^ "Joel Lourie". digital.tcl.sc.edu. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ Schechter, Maayan (January 22, 2021). "Over Bourbon, former SC Senators launch new political podcast". The State Newspaper. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
External links
edit- South Carolina Legislature - Senator Joel Lourie official SC Senate website
- Our Campaigns – Senator Joel Lourie (SC) profile
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Joel Lourie (SC) profile
- Follow the Money - Joel B Lourie
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- Bourbon in the Backroom newstory
External links
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