Background
Lucas, L. Louise was born on January 22, 1944 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States.
Lucas, L. Louise was born on January 22, 1944 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States.
Former member Hampton Rds. Planning District Community, Portsmouth Group Housing-Condominuim Study Committee. Former administration vice president National Women's Political Caucus Virginia.
Council woman Portsmouth, Virginia, 1984—1992. Vice chairwoman Public Safety Policy Committee, 1991. Chairwoman Human Development Policy Committee, 1991.
Government member 4th Congressional District. Member Virginia Munic League, State Public Recording Advisor Council, Courts of Justice, Education & Health, Local Government & Rehabilitation & Social Service Committee. Apprentice shipfitter Norfolk Naval Shipyard, 1967—1971, shipfitter, 1971—1975, engineering draftsman, Design Division, 1975—1976, naval architect technician, 1976—1979.
Program manager, commander in chief United States Atlantic Fleet, 1979—1981. Manager, supervisor Conversion & Repair, 1981—1985. Interim executive director Southeastern Tidewater Opportunity Project Inc., 1985—1986, executive director, 1986—1992.
Board member Virginia Association Black Elected Officials, since 1984. Member Southern Legislature Conference, since 1992. State senator, District 18 Virginia, since 1992.
Vice chairwoman Organization & Development, Virginia Democratic Party, since 1992. Assistant professor, fed liaiso Department Academy Affairs, Norfolk State University, since 1994.
Member of National Political Congressional Black Women, Norfolk State University Alumni Association, Virginia Community Action Re Entry Systems, Inc. (board member), Virginia Association Community Action Agencies, National Council Christians & Jews, United Civic League Portsmouth, Cent Civic Forum, Kiwanis, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (life), Crusade Virginia Voters, National Order Women Legislator, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc (Golden Anniversary Community Service aeard 1993, Proj Cherish award 1994), Alpha Beta Sigma (First Black Citizen of Portsmouth award 1992), Zeta Pi Beta (Woman of Year 1985).
3 children.