Victor O. Frazer
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Victor Frazer | |
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Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from the U.S. Virgin Islands' at-large district | |
In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 1997 | |
Preceded by | Ron de Lugo |
Succeeded by | Donna Christian-Christensen |
Personal details | |
Born | Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | May 24, 1943
Political party | Democratic (Before 1992) Independent Citizens Movement (1992–present) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic (caucus) |
Education | Fisk University (BA) Howard University (JD) |
Victor O. Frazer (born May 24, 1943) is a Saint Thomian lawyer and former politician, having served as the 3rd elected Delegate from the United States Virgin Islands to the United States House of Representatives. He was born in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. He attended Fisk University and the Howard University Law School. He was admitted to the bar in New York, Maryland, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Though he acted as an independent in the House, he was the candidate of the Independent Citizens Movement party and caucused with the Democrats.[1]
Frazer served on the Interstate Commerce Commission, the Office of the City Attorney in Washington, D.C., and the United States Patent Office. He worked in the financial department at the Manufacturer's Hanover Trust Company. Frazer was the administrative assistant and counsel to Congressman Mervyn M. Dymally. He served as counsel to the Committee on the District of Columbia. He was elected as an Independent to the House, serving from January 3, 1995 – January 3, 1997. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1996.
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[edit]- United States Congress. "Victor O. Frazer (id: F000351)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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