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Bobby Orrock
| Bobby Orrock | ||
| Virginia House of Delegates District 54 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1990 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 23 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,640/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 1989 | |
| Next election | November 5, 2013 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | |
| Master's | Virginia State University, 1988 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 11/13/1955 | |
| Place of birth | Fredericksburg, VA | |
| Profession | Teacher | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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A teacher by profession, Orrock currently works with the Ladysmith Volunteer Rescue Squad as a Cardiac Technician.[1] He earned his B.S. in agricultural education from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1978 and his M.Ed. in agricultural education from Virginia State University in 1988.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 session, Orrock has been appointed to the following committees:
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 session, Orrock served on the following committees:
- Health, Welfare and Institutions, Chair
- Subcommittee #4
- Finance
- Subcommittee #1
- Subcommittee #3
- Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
- Agriculture Subcommittee
Sponsored legislation
- HB 1675 Pedestrians; grants counties same authority as cities & towns to prohibit loitering on bridges, etc.
- HB 2097 Animal shelter and pounds; allowed to purchase, etc., certain controlled substances for euthanizing.
- HB 2099 George Washington Toll Road Authority; created, encompasses City of Fredericksburg, etc.[2]
Elections
2011
On November 8, 2011, Orrock won re-election to District 54 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and defeated Matthew Simpson (I) the November 8 general election.[3]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 54 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bobby Orrock Incumbent |
74.5% | 11,338 | |
| Independent | Matthew Simpson | 25.5% | 3,874 | |
| Total Votes | 15,212 | |||
2009
In 2009, Orrock was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He ran unopposed. [4]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 54 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bobby Orrock (R)
|
17,560 | |||
Issues
Campaign themes
Orrock's official website describes him as:
"A strong supporter of Virginia values, Bobby worked to pass the Defense of Marriage Act that defines marriage as between one man and one woman. He has also supported voluntary prayers in schools, ensuring prayer at public meetings and posting the motto 'In God We Trust' in public buildings. Bobby believes in protecting life by supporting parental notification for minors who seek abortions, and opposing state funding of abortions and partial-birth abortions."[5]
Campaign donors
2009
The top 5 donors to Orrock's 2009 campaign:[6]
| Contributor | 2009 total |
|---|---|
| Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association | $3,000 |
| Virginia Dental Assoc | $2,750 |
| Virginia Assoc of Realtors | $2,500 |
| Dominion | $2,000 |
| Alpha Natural Resources | $2,000 |
Personal
Orrock and his wife, Betsy, have three children.
External links
- Delegate Bobby Orrock official website
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Orrock
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007
- Richmond Sunlight profile
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Delegate Orrock
- ↑ Bill Tracking - Legislation as Chief Patron
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections - November 2011 General Election Official Results
- ↑ Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results
- ↑ Bobby Orrock About Bobby
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2009 Campaign Contributions
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Succeeded by NA |
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