92nd General Assembly
Rep.
Maurice Lawson, a Democrat, represents parts of Buchanan and Platte counties
(District 29) in the Missouri House of Representatives.
Rep.
Lawson was elected to his first two-year term in 1996.
In
addition to his legislative duties, Rep. Lawson is a member of Kirschner
Community Church, South Side Progressive Club, South Side Lions Club, South
Side Fall Festival Committee, and the American Legion. He was selected in 1995,
as Volunteer of the Year by the United Way of St. Joseph for his work in the
juvenile mentoring program.
Prior
to his election to the House, he served as a Buchanan County deputy sheriff and
in the Marine Corps. He has spent the majority of his life farming and in
agri-business at the St. Joseph Stockyards as well as in the small business
sector.
He
attended Benton High School and St. Joseph Junior College. He also attended aviation school for a
two-year course on instrument, commercial and multi-engine ratings. Rep. Lawson holds a private pilot’s license
with a multi-engine rating.
Born
April 30, 1938 in St. Joseph, Rep. Lawson currently resides there with his
wife, Bonnie Sue.