Henry Braden
Henry English "Hank" Braden, IV | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State Senator or District 3 (Orleans Parish) | |
| In office 1978–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Sidney Barthelemy |
| Succeeded by | Dennis R. Bagneris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 24, 1944 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
| Died | July 15, 2013 (aged 68) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Cause of death | Congestive heart failure |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Michele Braden |
| Children | Heidi, Remi, Hal, and Nick Braden |
| Alma mater | St. Augustine High School Loyola University New Orleans College of Law |
| Occupation | Lawyer; Lobbyist |
Henry English "Hank" Braden IV (August 24, 1944 – July 15, 2013) was a lawyer and politician.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Braden received his bachelors degree from Le Moyne College and his law degree from the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. He then practiced law and was a lobbyist. Braden was involved with New Orleans Poverty Agency and the New Orleans Urban League as executive director. In 1974-1975, Braden was director for Manpower and Development for the city of New Orleans. Braden then served in the Louisiana Senate as a Democrat 1978-1984. He died in New Orleans, Louisiana.[1][2][3][4] [5]
References
[edit]- ^ Michael Radcliff (June 14, 2011). "Remembering Dorothy Mae Taylor: The First Lady of 1300 Perdido St". The Louisiana Weekly. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
- ^ "Henry "Hank" Braden, IV". Baton Rouge Morning Advocate, July 16, 2013. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
- ^ "Dominic Massa, "Former state senator Henry "Hank" Braden, IV, dies at 68", July 15, 2013". WWL-TV News. Archived from the original on July 19, 2013. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
- ^ "Membership in the Louisiana State Senate, 1880-2012" (PDF). legis.state.la.us. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 4, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2013.
- ^ "Louisiana primary election returns, October 22, 1983". staticresults.sos.la.gov. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
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- Le Moyne College alumni
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- Activists for African-American civil rights
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