The General Assembly marked the 40th anniversary of former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder’s historic election as Virginia’s first African American lieutenant governor with a center-aisle presentation in both the House of Delegates and Senate chambers on Friday, Jan.17, which also coincided with his 94th birthday.
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Wilder celebrates 94th birthday with tributes, jazz
Former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder’s 94th birthday was celebrated with heartfelt tributes at the State Capitol, a jazz concert and reflections on his groundbreaking contributions to Virginia’s political landscape
