Lee Hawkins | |
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 Official headshot | |
| Member of theGeorgia House of Representatives from the27th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Collins |
| Member of theGeorgia State Senate from the49th district | |
| In office January 8, 2007 – March 23, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Casey Cagle |
| Succeeded by | Butch Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1950-08-22)August 22, 1950 (age 75) |
| Party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Gainesville, Georgia, U.S. |
B. Lee Hawkins (born August 22, 1950) is an American politician fromGainesville,Georgia. He is aRepublican. He is a member of theGeorgia House of Representatives representing the27th district, elected in 2012. The district covers most of northHall County and parts ofWhite andForsyth counties.[1] When he announced his candidacy, he described himself as havingconservative values.
Previously he served two terms in theGeorgia State Senate, from 2006 to 2010. During his second term he chaired the State and Local Government Operations committee.
In June 2010 he was one of two candidates, both Republicans, in a runoff special election for the9th District seat in theU.S. House of Representatives.[2] He lost to state representativeTom Graves, 58% to 42%.[3] He also ran in the July primary and August runoff primary for the November general election for the same seat, losing the runoff to Graves 56% to 44%.[4]
He was recognized as Legislator of the Year and various other recognitions by associations such as the Georgia Pharmacy Association, the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia, the Georgia Free Clinics, Johnson and Johnson Retirees, among others.
Hawkins has served as President of the Georgia Dental Association. He has been recognized as an Honorable Fellow and selected to the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the International College of Dentistry, and the American College of Dentists.
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