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Key moments and achievements from Charlie Dannelly's life.
Charlie was born
· Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Education
Charlie Smith Dannelly earned his bachelor's degree from Johnson C. Smith University, a historically Black university in Charlotte, North Carolina, beginning his lifelong commitment to education and community service.
Education
Charlie Smith Dannelly earned his bachelor's degree from Johnson C. Smith University, a historically Black university in Charlotte, North Carolina, beginning his lifelong commitment to education and community service.
Career
Dannelly earned an ROTC commission at Howard University and served in the Korean War as a first lieutenant in the 82nd Airborne Division, making more than 50 parachute jumps and earning the Korean Service Medal and Bronze Star.
Career
Dannelly earned an ROTC commission at Howard University and served in the Korean War as a first lieutenant in the 82nd Airborne Division, making more than 50 parachute jumps and earning the Korean Service Medal and Bronze Star.
Education
Dannelly earned his master's degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, further preparing himself for a career in education that would span decades in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system.
Education
Dannelly earned his master's degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, further preparing himself for a career in education that would span decades in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system.
Career
In 1962, Dannelly began his education career at University Park Elementary School, launching decades of work in Charlotte's schools that would shape his understanding of the community he would later represent in government.
Career
In 1962, Dannelly began his education career at University Park Elementary School, launching decades of work in Charlotte's schools that would shape his understanding of the community he would later represent in government.
Career
Dannelly transitioned from education to politics when he was elected to the Charlotte City Council, where he served from 1977 to 1989, representing his community's interests for over a decade in local government.
Career
Dannelly transitioned from education to politics when he was elected to the Charlotte City Council, where he served from 1977 to 1989, representing his community's interests for over a decade in local government.
Career
In 1994, Charlie Smith Dannelly successfully campaigned for a seat in the North Carolina State Senate, representing the 33rd District in Mecklenburg County. This victory marked the beginning of an influential 18-year tenure in the General Assembly, where he became a staunch advocate for public education, healthcare access, and civil rights. Throughout his nine terms, Dannelly utilized his background as an educator to shape legislative policy, eventually rising to the position of Deputy President Pro Tempore. His transition to state-level politics allowed him to champion the needs of Charlotte's urban communities on a broader stage, solidifying his reputation as a dedicated and principled public servant.
Career
In 1994, Charlie Smith Dannelly successfully campaigned for a seat in the North Carolina State Senate, representing the 33rd District in Mecklenburg County. This victory marked the beginning of an influential 18-year tenure in the General Assembly, where he became a staunch advocate for public education, healthcare access, and civil rights. Throughout his nine terms, Dannelly utilized his background as an educator to shape legislative policy, eventually rising to the position of Deputy President Pro Tempore. His transition to state-level politics allowed him to champion the needs of Charlotte's urban communities on a broader stage, solidifying his reputation as a dedicated and principled public servant.
Achievement
From 2003 to 2012, Dannelly served as deputy president pro tempore of the North Carolina Senate, one of the highest leadership positions in the chamber, before retiring from politics at the age of 88.
Achievement
From 2003 to 2012, Dannelly served as deputy president pro tempore of the North Carolina Senate, one of the highest leadership positions in the chamber, before retiring from politics at the age of 88.
Charlie Dannelly passed away
