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Ralph Anderson (November 2, 1927 – November 30, 2019) was a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 7th District from 1997 to 2013. Prior to being elected to the State Senate, Anderson served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1991 to 1997.




Education


Ralph Anderson received his education from the following institutions:

Sterling High School (South Carolina) in Greenville
BA, Allen University, 1949
Graduate Studies, Howard University




Political Experience


Ralph Anderson had the following political experience:

Senator, South Carolina State Senate, 1997–2013
Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives, 1991–1997
Council Member, City of Greenville, 1983–1991
Board of Directors, Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce, 1983–1985
City of Greenville Zoning Board, 1982–1983
Commissioner, Greenville Civil Service Commission, 1969–1973




Legislative Committees


Ralph Anderson was a member of the following committees:

Corrections and Penology, Member
Education, Member
Finance, Member
Medical Affairs, Member
Transportation, Member
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
Board Member, Community Planning Council
Member, Greenville Civil Service Commission
Representative of the City, Greenville Housing Authority Board




Professional Experience


Ralph Anderson had the following professional experience:

Retired
Postmaster, United States Postal Service, 1970–1983
Non-Commissioned Officer, United States Army, Fort Jackson/Germany, 1950–1952




Organizations


Ralph Anderson was a member of the following organizations:

President, Board of Directors, Phyllis Wheatley Center, 1985–1991
Member, Municipal Association of South Carolina, 1986–1988
Staffer, Family Counseling Services, 1983–1986
Board Member, Greenville YMCA, 1969–1973
Executive Member, Appalachian Council of Governments
Member, Greenville Regional Board of Directors, BB&T Bank
Board Member, Community Foundation of Greater Greensville, Incorporated
Member, Freemasons
First Vice President, Greenville Chapter, NCAAP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)
Member, Board of Trustees, Saint Anthony's Catholic School, Greenville
Board Member, Senior Action of Greenville County
Board Member, Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources




Retirement


On March 21, 2012, Anderson announced he would not seek re-election. He died on November 30, 2019, at age 92.




Legacy and recognitions


In November 2023, the Ralph Anderson Pedestrian Bridge was dedicated.




References






External links


Bridge dedicated to Sen. Ralph Anderson at Roper Mountain Science Center 2023 at Greenville Journal
Carolina Legislature - Senator Ralph Anderson official SC Senate website
Project Vote Smart - Senator Ralph Anderson (SC) profile
Follow the Money — Ralph Anderson
2006 2004 2002 2000 1996 campaign contributions

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