Background
Wilson, Lionel J. was born in 1915 in New Orleans, WEST0.
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Lionel J. Wilson
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University of California (Bachelor of Arts). University of California Hastings College of the Law (Juris Doctor).
Career
Judge, Superior Court California, to 1977; mayor of, Oakland, 1977-1990.
Achievements
Membership
Member California League Cities (board directors), United States Conference Mayors (various committees), National League Cities (various committees).
Connections
Married Dorothy P.; children: Robin and Lionel (twins), Stephen.
Awards
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Recipient numerous awards including West Coast Merit award National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Outstanding Professional Service award California Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association. Judge for all Seasons award Oak Center Inc. Man of Year award Oakland Lodge, B'nai B'rith, 1978. Leadership award Chinese American Citizens Alliance, 1979. Award Marcus Foster Institute. Outstanding Alumnus award Oakland Public Schools, 1979.Recipient numerous awards including West Coast Merit award National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Outstanding Professional Service award California Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association. Judge for all Seasons award Oak Center Inc.
Man of Year award Oakland Lodge, B'nai B'rith, 1978. Leadership award Chinese American Citizens Alliance, 1979. Award Marcus Foster Institute.
Outstanding Alumnus award Oakland Public Schools, 1979.