Sue Myrick
Sue Ellen Myrick (née Wilkins; born August 1, 1941) is an American businesswoman and the former U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 9th congressional district, serving from 1995 to 2013. She is a member of the Republican Party. She was the first Republican woman to represent North Carolina in Congress. On February 7, 2012, she announced that she was retiring. She left Congress in January 2013 and was succeeded by Robert Pittenger.
Sue Myrick | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 9th district | |
| In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Alex McMillan |
| Succeeded by | Robert Pittenger |
| 51st Mayor of Charlotte | |
| In office 1987–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Harvey Gantt |
| Succeeded by | Richard Vinroot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sue Ellen Wilkins August 1, 1941 Tiffin, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jim Forest (Divorced) Ed Myrick |
| Children | 2 (including Dan) 3 stepchildren |
| Education | Heidelberg University, Ohio |
Myrick's son Dan Forest was the 34th Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina.
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