Ralph Anderson (politician)

Ralph Anderson
Ralph Anderson
Member of the South Carolina Senate; from the 7th district
	In office; 1996–2013
Preceded by	Samuel Boan
Succeeded by	Karl B. Allen
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives; from the 23 district
Preceded by	Ennis M. Fant
Succeeded by	Fletcher Nathaniel Smith Jr.
Personal details
Born	November 2, 1927; Greenville, South Carolina
Died	November 30, 2019 (aged 92); Greenville, South Carolina
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Geraldine
Education	Allen University; Howard University

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^[1]

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^[1]

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^[1]

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^[1]

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^[1]

Retirement

On March 21, 2012, Anderson announced he would not seek re-election.^[2] He died on November 30, 2019, at age 92.^[3]

Legacy and recognitions

In November 2023, the Ralph Anderson Pedestrian Bridge was dedicated.^[4]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e "Senator Ralph Anderson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 28, 2012.
^ Walton, E Richard (March 21, 2012). "Sen. Ralph Anderson won't seek reelection". Greenville News. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved October 26, 2012.
^ "Former State Sen. Ralph Anderson passes away". WYFF. November 30, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
^ Fitzgerald, Megan (November 30, 2023). "Roper Mountain Science Center dedicates bridge to Sen. Ralph Anderson". Greenville Journal. Retrieved January 6, 2024.

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)^{[permanent dead link‍]} profile
Follow the Money — Ralph Anderson
- 2006 2004 2002 2000 1996 campaign contributions

[Ralph-1] "Senator Ralph Anderson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 28, 2012.

[2] Walton, E Richard (March 21, 2012). "Sen. Ralph Anderson won't seek reelection". Greenville News. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved October 26, 2012.

[3] "Former State Sen. Ralph Anderson passes away". WYFF. November 30, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.

[4] Fitzgerald, Megan (November 30, 2023). "Roper Mountain Science Center dedicates bridge to Sen. Ralph Anderson". Greenville Journal. Retrieved January 6, 2024.

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