Albertis S. Harrison Jr.
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Albertis Sydney Harrison Jr. (January 11, 1907 – January 23, 1995) was Governor of Virginia from 1962–1966. Before serving as governor, he was the Brunswick County, Virginia Commonwealth's Attorney, and Attorney General. His administration focused on industrial development, technical education, improving highways, and promoting tourism. After being governor, he sat on the Virginia Supreme Court and chaired the Commission on Constitutional Revision that drafted the current Constitution of Virginia.
Preceded by James Lindsay Almond, Jr. |
Governor of Virginia 1962–1966 |
Succeeded by Mills E. Godwin Jr. |
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