Background
Johnson, Lawrence Eugene was born on September 26, 1937 in Morrison, Illinois, United States. Son of Frederick Eugene and Ruth Helen (Lorke) Johnson.
Johnson, Lawrence Eugene was born on September 26, 1937 in Morrison, Illinois, United States. Son of Frederick Eugene and Ruth Helen (Lorke) Johnson.
Bachelor of Science, Northern Illinois U., 1960; Master of Science, Northern Illinois U., 1962; Juris Doctor, University of Illinois, 1965.
Private practice, 1965-1968; states attorney, County of Champaign, Illinois, 1968-1972; private practice, Champaign, since 1972. Special assistant attorney general litigation Illinois Department Revenue, 1982-1986, Illinois Department Labor, 1982-1986, Illinois Department Transportation, 1986-1990, Illinois Department Conservation, 1988-1990, Illinois Department Nuclear Safety, 1989-1990.
Board member Illinois State Board Elections, 1990-1995, vice chairman, 1993-1995. Chairman Illinois Liquor Control Commission, 1972-1973. Hearing officer Illinois State Bd.Elections, 1988-1990.
Member airport hazard zoning task force division aeronautics Illinois Department Transportation, 1987-1988. With United States Army, 1955-1957. Member of the United States Pilots Association (board directors since 1989), Illinois Pilots Association (president 1991-1993, vice president, board directors 1989-1991), Illini Area Pilots Association (president 1989-1991), Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Champaign Urbana Kiwanis Early Risers, Champaign Urbana Ambucs, American Veterans of World World War II, Korea, Vietnam (life).
Married Debby Karen McCaleb, June 17, 1961. Children: Mark Lawrence, Eric Eugene, Lori Ann Johnson Purtzer.