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Harry Lee | |
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| Sheriff of Jefferson Parish | |
| In office April 1, 1980 – October 1, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew George |
| Succeeded by | Newell Normand (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1932 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | October 1, 2007 (aged 75) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Metairie Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lai Lee |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | China Lee (sister) |
| Education | Louisiana State University (BS) Loyola University New Orleans (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1955–1987 |
| Rank | Brigadier General Assistant Adjutant General |
| Unit | Louisiana National Guard |
Harry Lee (August 27, 1932 – October 1, 2007) was the long-time sheriff of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. He was first elected in 1979 as the thirtieth sheriff,[1] and was re-elected six times, having served twenty-eight years and six months.[2]
- ^ Jefferson Parish Politicians of the Past and Present: 1825-2005, by Frank J. Borne, Jr.
- ^ Bill Walsh; Stephanie Grace; Dennis Persica (October 1, 2007). "Jefferson Parish Sheriff Harry Lee dies". The Times-Picayune. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-01.