Jean R. Preston | |
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| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | C. W. "Pete" Bland |
| Succeeded by | Norman Sanderson |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 1993 – January 1, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Etheridge |
| Succeeded by | Pat McElraft |
| Constituency | 4th District (1993-2003) 13th District (2003-2007) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 25, 1935 Snow Hill, North Carolina |
| Died | January 10, 2013 (aged 77) Waterbury, Connecticut |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Emerald Isle, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | East Carolina University |
| Profession | Retired, educator |
Jean Rouse Preston (May 25, 1935 – January 10, 2013) served for 20 years in the North Carolina General Assembly, including seven terms in the North Carolina House of Representatives and three in the North Carolina Senate. She retired in 2012 when she was the Joint Republican Caucus Leader and Senator representing the state's second district, including constituents in Carteret county. She also served as co-chair of the Education/Higher Education and the Appropriations Education/Higher Education Committees.[1] She was a retired educator from Emerald Isle, North Carolina. Preston died in 2013 at age 77.[2]
- ^ "Standing Committee Assignments, 2011-2012 season". North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved 17 March 2011.
- ^ Retired state Sen. Jean Preston dead at 77