Background
He was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina and is a 1980 graduate of Richland Northeast High School, a 1984 graduate of the University of South Carolina.
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Joel B. Lourie
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Bachelor, University South Carolina, 1984.
Career
Stockbroker E. F. Hutton and Company, Prudential Bache, 1985—1987. Founder, president Ice Cream Products, Inc., 1990—1999. President Lourie's Department Store, Inc., since 1999.
Member District 78 South Carolina House of Representatives, 1999—2005. Member District 22 South Carolina State Senate, since 2005. Founder & president International Center of Photography, Inc., since 1990.
Achievements
Membership
Member of Leadership Columbia & University South Carolina Alumni Association, Midland Boys & Girls Club (corporation board member).
Connections
Married Rebecca Lourie. 2 children.
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Nationality
United States -
Religion
Judaism -
Political Party
Democratic party
Education
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1984
Awards
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Belt Champion Award; Commitment Award; Recognition Award; Distinguished Service Award; Safety Leadership Award 2009 Champion of Health Care Award 2007 Star of Justice Award - Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc. 2006 Humane Society State Legislator Award 2006 Seat Belt Champion Award from the Meharry-State Farm Alliance 2006 State Safety Leadership Award from the National Transportation Safety Board 2004 Legislative Award from the South Carolina Counseling Association 2004 Advocate Award from the South Carolina School Improvement Council 2002 Advocate Award from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 2004 and 2006 Legislative Appreciation from South Carolina Victims Assistance Network 2003 Legislator of the Year Award for the National Association of Social Workers 2000 Alliance for South Carolina's Child Advocacy Leadership Award 2000 Senior Advocacy Award from Senior Resources 2000 South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Legislator of the Year Award 2000 Distinguished Service Award from the South Carolina Association of Non-Profit Organizations 2010 Commitment Award from the National Safety Council Alive At 25 Program 2011 Legislator of the Year from the South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association 2011 Recognition Award from the March of DimesBelt Champion Award; Commitment Award; Recognition Award; Distinguished Service Award; Safety Leadership Award 2009 Champion of Health Care Award 2007 Star of Justice Award - Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc. 2006 Humane Society State Legislator Award 2006 Seat Belt Champion Award from the Meharry-State Farm Alliance 2006 State Safety Leadership Award from the National Transportation Safety Board 2004 Legislative Award from the South Carolina Counseling Association 2004 Advocate Award from the South Carolina School Improvement Council 2002 Advocate Award from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 2004 and 2006 Legislative Appreciation from South Carolina Victims Assistance Network 2003 Legislator of the Year Award for the National Association of Social Workers 2000 Alliance for South Carolina's Child Advocacy Leadership Award 2000 Senior Advocacy Award from Senior Resources 2000 South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Legislator of the Year Award 2000 Distinguished Service Award from the South Carolina Association of Non-Profit Organizations 2010 Commitment Award from the National Safety Council Alive At 25 Program 2011 Legislator of the Year from the South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association 2011 Recognition Award from the March of Dimes