Background
Myrick, Sue Wilkins was born on August 1, 1941 in Tiffin, Ohio, United States. Daughter of William Henry and Margaret Ellen (Roby) Wilkins.
Myrick, Sue Wilkins was born on August 1, 1941 in Tiffin, Ohio, United States. Daughter of William Henry and Margaret Ellen (Roby) Wilkins.
Student, Heidelberg College, 1960. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Heidelberg College, 1995.
Executive secretary to mayor and city manager, Alliance, Ohio, 1962-1963. Director branch office Stark County Court of Juvenile and Domestic Relations, 1963-1965. President Myrick Advertising and Public Relations, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1971-1995.
At-large member City Council, 1983—1985. Mayor, 1987-1991; president Myrick Enterprises, 1992—1994. Member United States Congress from 9th North Carolina district, since 1995.
Candidate for United States Senate, North Carolina, 1992. Member energy and commerce committee United States Congress, member corrections day committee, deputy whip, since 2003, co-chair cancer caucus.
Salvation is achieved through profound believe in God.
God calls for justice for those, who are oppressed by the powers of the day. Therefore Christians should be involved in political life.
The distinctive feature of the Methodist Church is that lay people are involved in decision making.
Active Heart Fund, Multiple Sclerosis, March of Dimes, Arts and Sciences Fund Doctor. Board directors North Carolina Institute Politics. Vice president Sister Cities International.
Member President Bush's Affordable Housing Commission. Founder, coordinator Charlotte volunteer tornado relief effort. Lay leader, Sunday school teacher 1st United Methodist Church.
Treasurer Mecklenburg Ministries. Member Women's Political Caucus, Beta Sigma Phi.
Married Jim Forest (divorced). Children: Greg, Dan; Married Wilbur Edward Myrick Junior, September 11, 1977.