Harry R. Askins Explained

Harry R. Askins
Birth Date:	21 November 1946
Birth Place:	Florence, South Carolina, United States
Profession:	Retired Minister
Alma Mater:	Clemson University
State House2:	South Carolina
Prior Term2:	1993-2002
Successor2:	Lester P. Branham Jr.
District2:	61st
Predecessor2:	E. LeRoy Nettles, Jr.
Children:	2

Harry R. Askins (November 21, 1946) is an American politician.

Political career

Askins was the member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 61st District,^[1] serving in the House from 1993. He retired in 2002.^[2]

Family

Askins is the grandson of William Thomas Askins, a prominent Florence County, South Carolina merchant and farmer. The W.T. Askins House has been preserved and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.^[3]

References

1. Web site: 2024 . Representative Harry Raymond Askins . February 22, 2024 . South Carolina Legislature.
2. Web site: May 29, 2002 . A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE HARRY R. ASKINS FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF FLORENCE COUNTY AND THE PALMETTO STATE ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. . February 22, 2024 . South Carolina Legislature.
3. Web site: 2024 . W. T. Askins House . February 22, 2024 . Roots and Recall.