Richard A. LaVay, MSA SC 3520-12259

Archives of Maryland
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Richard A. LaVay
MSA SC 3520-12259

Biography:

Born in Long Island, New York, July 16, 1953. Attended Mount St. Mary's College, B.S., economics, 1975; The American University. Three children.

General Assembly:
House of Delegates, Legislative District 15 (R), Montgomery County, 1991-2003. Member, Economic Matters Committee, 1991-94, 1997-2003; Workers' Compensation Subcommittee, 1997-2003; Real Estate and Housing Subcommittee, 1999-2003; science & technology subcommittee, 2000-2003. Minority whip, 1995-96. Member, Appropriations Committee, 1995-96; Public Safety and Administration Subcommittee; Oversight Committee on Personnel; Rules and Executive Nominations Committee, 1995-96; Legislative Policy Committee, 1995-96; Joint Committee on the Selection of the State Treasurer, 1996; Special Joint Committee on Competitive Taxation and Economic Development, 1996-97; Joint Committee on Fair Practices, 1997-98; Joint Advisory Committee on Legislative Data Systems, 1999-2003; Special Committee on Gaming, 2001-2003. Member, Bi-County Committee, Montgomery County delegation.

Private Career and Other Public Service:
Homebuilder. Board member, Citizens for Fair Representation, 1992. President, Stepping Stones Homeless Shelter, Rockville, 1994. Member, Commission on the Future of Maryland Courts, 1995-97; Study Panel to Review Economic Development Financing Programs, 1999; Virginia-Maryland-District of Columbia Joint Legislative Commission on Interstate Transportation, 2000-. Member, Maryland Building Industry Association. Received first place, Finest for Family Living, Suburban Maryland Building Industry Association (SMBIA). Alexandria Civil Neighborhood Revitalization Award.

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