House Delegate District 50: Harry J. Parrish*

Party: Republican

Age: 83

Residence: Manassas.

Education: BA, business administration, Virginia Polytechnic Institute; completed advanced math and physics courses, Wofford College; graduate, Royal Air Force Flight School.

Occupation: State delegate; chairman of the board, Manassas Ice and Fuel Co. Inc.

Elected offices/civic activities: Member, Virginia House of Delegates, 1982-present; mayor, City of Manassas, 1975-81; mayor, Town of Manassas, 1963-75; council member, Town of Manassas, 1951-63; member, Manassas Volunteer Fire Company; member, Prince William Hospital and Health System, original board of directors; member, trustee emeritus, original board of directors; member, Capital Campaign Committee; member, Grace United Methodist Church; member, Kiwanis Club of Manassas; past director, Crestar Bank and predecessors; member, American Legion; member, Veterans of Foreign Wars; member, Vietnam Veterans; member, Society for Preservation of Black Heritage; member, Manassas Crime Solvers; member and past board member, Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce.

What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?

"Transportation! A reliable funding source must be passed in order to fund the great needs within our transportation network. Multi-modal uses must be pushed to reduce cars on our overcrowded roads, as construction cannot occur overnight. Employers must be able to get their employees to work or the technology industry supporting Northern Virginia will locate elsewhere."

Why should voters elect you?

"Because of my experience, seniority, honesty, integrity, knowledge, a proven track record and the ability to work cooperatively with fellow members of the General Assembly in the legislative process."

Web site: http://www.delegateharryparrish.com/

E-mail address: del.parrish@erols.com