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Short Info

DiedOctober 1, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
SpouseAnne Hill Carter Lee, Ludwell Lee


Harry Lee (sheriff) was born on October 15, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to parents who were both police officers. Harry Lee attended Jesuit High School in New Orleans and then went on to study at Louisiana State University, where he earned a degree in criminal justice. After graduation, Harry Lee began his career in law enforcement with the New Orleans Police Department. In 1974, Harry Lee was promoted to the rank of captain, and in 1977, he became the superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department. In 1979, Harry Lee was elected sheriff of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. As sheriff, Harry Lee was responsible for the law enforcement of Jefferson Parish, which includes the cities of New Orleans and Metairie.

In his role as sheriff, Harry Lee has been credited with reducing crime in Jefferson Parish. In addition to his work as sheriff, Harry Lee has also served as a member of the Louisiana State Senate from 1980 to 1988. In the Senate, Harry Lee was a member of the Judiciary Committee and the Finance Committee. In 1988, Harry Lee was elected to the U. S.

House of Representatives from Louisiana’s 1st congressional district. He served in the House from 1989 to 1993. In Congress, Harry Lee was a member of the Judiciary Committee and the Ways and Means Committee. After leaving Congress, Harry Lee returned to Jefferson Parish and resumed his work as sheriff. He has been re-elected sheriff several times and is currently serving his fifth term in office.

Harry Lee has been married twice. His first wife was the former Mary Alice Williams. They had two children together before divorcing in 1992. Harry Lee’s second wife is the former Carolyn Faye Goyeneche. They have one child together.

Harry Lee has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

General Info

DiedOctober 1, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Height1.83 m
Weight74 kg
ProfessionLawyer, Sheriff, Politician
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseAnne Hill Carter Lee, Ludwell Lee
ChildrenRobert E. Lee, Henry Lee IV, Sydney Smith Lee, Charles Carter Lee, Algernon Sidney Lee, Anne Kinloch Lee Marshall, Philip Lee, Catherine Mildred Lee Childe, Lucy Grymes Lee Carter
ParentsHenry Lee II
SiblingsRichard Bland Lee, Edmund Jennings Lee I, Charles Lee, Theodorick Lee, Lucy Lee, Mary Lee, Anne Lee

Accomplishments

AwardsDistinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Honour
MoviesToo Hot to Handle

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Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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