Harry J. Parrish
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Harry J. Parrish was a longtime member of the Virginia House of Delegates
at the time of his death, age 84http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-5718654,00.html. Born February 19, 1922, Parrish served as a Colonel in the United States Air Force
from 1942 and 1946 before being elected to the town council of Manassas, Virginia
in 1951. He held that position until 1963, when he was elected mayor; he served in that capacity until 1981. Parrish became a Delegate in 1982. He was also chairman of the board of the Manassas Ice and Fuel Company, Inc.
Virginia House of Delegates
The Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected from among the...
at the time of his death, age 84http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-5718654,00.html. Born February 19, 1922, Parrish served as a Colonel in the United States Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
from 1942 and 1946 before being elected to the town council of Manassas, Virginia
Manassas, Virginia
The City of Manassas is an independent city surrounded by Prince William County and the independent city of Manassas Park in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. Its population was 37,821 as of 2010. Manassas also surrounds the county seat for Prince William County but that county...
in 1951. He held that position until 1963, when he was elected mayor; he served in that capacity until 1981. Parrish became a Delegate in 1982. He was also chairman of the board of the Manassas Ice and Fuel Company, Inc.