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Key moments and achievements from Larry Walker's life.
Larry was born
· Perry, Georgia, United States
milestone
Walker earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Georgia in 1964. The degree marked the start of a long connection to the university that would continue through his legal and public service work. He later returned to the school as a supporter of the law school and other university efforts.
milestone
Walker earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Georgia in 1964. The degree marked the start of a long connection to the university that would continue through his legal and public service work. He later returned to the school as a supporter of the law school and other university efforts.
milestone
Walker received his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1965. After graduation, he returned to Perry and practiced law there. His legal career remained rooted in his hometown throughout his life.
milestone
Walker received his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1965. After graduation, he returned to Perry and practiced law there. His legal career remained rooted in his hometown throughout his life.
election
Walker was elected to the Georgia General Assembly in 1972. He took the seat previously held by Sam Nunn, a sign of the political promise he carried early in his career. The victory launched his long tenure in state government.
election
Walker was elected to the Georgia General Assembly in 1972. He took the seat previously held by Sam Nunn, a sign of the political promise he carried early in his career. The victory launched his long tenure in state government.
appointment
Beginning in 1983, Walker served as administration floor leader for Gov. Joe Frank Harris. The role placed him at the center of legislative strategy and executive relations. It also reflected the trust he had built inside the House.
appointment
Beginning in 1983, Walker served as administration floor leader for Gov. Joe Frank Harris. The role placed him at the center of legislative strategy and executive relations. It also reflected the trust he had built inside the House.
project
In 1985, Walker and Rep. Henry Reaves conceived the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. They framed it as a way to promote Georgia agribusiness. The project became one of the clearest tangible markers of his service to the state.
project
In 1985, Walker and Rep. Henry Reaves conceived the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. They framed it as a way to promote Georgia agribusiness. The project became one of the clearest tangible markers of his service to the state.
appointment
Walker served as majority leader of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1986 to 2004. The post made him one of the chamber’s most influential figures for nearly two decades. His leadership helped define the House during that era.
appointment
Walker served as majority leader of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1986 to 2004. The post made him one of the chamber’s most influential figures for nearly two decades. His leadership helped define the House during that era.
recognition
On Nov. 16, 2001, the University of Georgia School of Law dedicated a room in Walker’s honor. The recognition followed his help in securing funding for Dean Rusk Hall. It reflected the close ties he maintained with the university after graduation.
recognition
On Nov. 16, 2001, the University of Georgia School of Law dedicated a room in Walker’s honor. The recognition followed his help in securing funding for Dean Rusk Hall. It reflected the close ties he maintained with the university after graduation.
retirement
Walker left the House in 2004 after 32 years of service. He said he was leaving because he thought it was time to quit. He also said he wanted to go out on top and did not want to stay too long.
retirement
Walker left the House in 2004 after 32 years of service. He said he was leaving because he thought it was time to quit. He also said he wanted to go out on top and did not want to stay too long.
appointment
Gov. Sonny Perdue appointed Walker to the University System of Georgia Board of Regents in 2009 as an at-large member. The appointment extended his public service beyond the legislature. It also kept him connected to the state’s higher education system.
appointment
Gov. Sonny Perdue appointed Walker to the University System of Georgia Board of Regents in 2009 as an at-large member. The appointment extended his public service beyond the legislature. It also kept him connected to the state’s higher education system.
appointment
Walker later represented Georgia’s 8th Congressional District on the Georgia Department of Transportation Board. The role showed that his service to the state continued after his legislative career ended. It added another public-facing chapter to a long career in state affairs.
appointment
Walker later represented Georgia’s 8th Congressional District on the Georgia Department of Transportation Board. The role showed that his service to the state continued after his legislative career ended. It added another public-facing chapter to a long career in state affairs.
Larry Walker passed away
