Ray Browne (politician)

Ray Browne
Shadow Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from the District of Columbia's at-large district
In office
January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2007
Preceded byTom Bryant
Succeeded byMike Panetta
Personal details
Born1939
DiedFebruary 15, 2010 (aged 71)
PartyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Maryland, College Park

Ray Browne (1939–February 15, 2010)[1] was an American businessman and politician who served as a Shadow Member of the United States House of Representatives from 2001 until his retirement in 2007. He was a member of the Democratic Party, and a staunch supporter of the D.C Statehood Movement.[2][3]

He also served as an ANC Commissioner and as a mediator for the D.C. Superior Court.[4] Browne died on February 15, 2010.[3]

References

  1. ^ https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2010/02/18/shadow-representative-fought-for-dc-voting-rights/f77ee1bd-a277-403e-b725-a0a5973d255e/
  2. ^ "Norton Pays Tribute to Former Shadow Representative Ray Browne (2/18/2010) | Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton". norton.house.gov. February 18, 2010. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Former Shadow Rep. Ray Browne Dies". DCist. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "Ray Browne* (D) Age: 63 Resid ..." The Washington Post. October 30, 2002. Retrieved March 22, 2024.