Jeremy Lee Yancey was born on July 29,1968 and is an American politician in Mississippi.
25 Facts About Lee Yancey
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Lee Yancey is currently a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 74th district.
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Lee Yancey was born in Ripley, Mississippi, the son of Rex Yancey, a Southern Baptist pastor, and Ellon Yancey, a retired public schoolteacher.
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Lee Yancey graduated from Quitman High School in 1986, where he was selected Mr Quitman High School and lettered in six sports.
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Lee Yancey earned a doctorate in leadership administration from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary several years later.
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From 1987 to 2000, Lee Yancey served on ministerial staffs in various churches.
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In 1996, Lee Yancey became Associate Pastor at the First Baptist Church in Meridian.
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From 2000 to 2007, Lee Yancey was a lobbyist for the Southern Baptist Convention.
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Lee Yancey was a member of the Christian Action Commission, he spoke out in support of a covenant marriage bill.
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Lee Yancey was named one of two 2006 Pro-Lifers of the year.
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Lee Yancey was a member of the Rankin County Republican Executive Committee from 2002 to 2006 and served as a campaign volunteer in the successful re-election campaign of Lieutenant Governor Amy Tuck.
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Lee Yancey was President of the Choose Life Car Tag Committee.
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Shortly after becoming State Senator, Lee Yancey joined Woodridge Capitol Portfolio Management, serving in the area of business development.
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Lee Yancey announced he would run for State Senate District 20, which covers portions of Rankin County and Madison County, Mississippi Madison County.
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Lee Yancey gained attention for his use of social media, including a promotional rap video.
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Lee Yancey faced no Democratic opposition in the general election.
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Lee Yancey is the Vice-Chair of the Highways and Transportation committee.
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Lee Yancey authored a bill making it illegal to use cellular telephones while operating a motor vehicle and to send text messages.
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Lee Yancey signed on to legislation requiring the removal of school superintendents in underperforming school districts.
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Lee Yancey authored a bill to prohibit the expansion of casino gaming in Mississippi.
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Lee Yancey authored a bill to amend the Mississippi constitution to prohibit abortions.
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Lee Yancey has referred to himself and fellow GOP freshman Senators Chris McDaniel of Ellisville and Michael Watson of Pascagoula as "The Three Amigos".
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Lee Yancey said General Harold Cross "planted a seed in my head" about running for Treasurer in Summer 2010.
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Lee Yancey received endorsements from President of the American Family Association Donald Wildmon, the Mississippi Federation for Immigration Reform and Enforcement, and US Congressman Gregg Harper.
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Lee Yancey's father-in-law, Julian Fagan, was a punter for the New Orleans Saints.