Lura S. Tally
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Lura S. Tally is a retired legislator from North Carolina
, who served five terms in the North Carolina House of Representatives
and six terms in the North Carolina Senate
. She is a graduate of Duke University
and holds a Masters degree from North Carolina State University
. Methodist University has named its Leadership Program after her. She lives in Fayetteville, NC.
on December 9, 1921. She attended Peace College
for two years before transferring to Duke University
, where she graduated with a degree in English in 1942. While at Duke, she met her future husband, J.O. Tally, Jr. of Fayetteville, NC, who would go onto become that city's mayor.
After raising two sons, she returned to school at N.C. State University, where she received a Masters degree in Education. In 1972, she ran for a seat in the North Carolina General Assembly, and she became the first woman ever elected from Cumberland County. After five terms in the House, she ran for N.C. Senate in 1982. She served in the Senate for 12 years, serving as the Chair of the Education Committee and the Committee on the Environment. She retired from the legislature in 1995, but she continued to serve the state at the N.C. Museum of Natural History until 2003.
by naming its Leadership Program after her. Its website provides the following summary of her accomplishments:
Lura S. Tally continues her life-long leadership contribution as a mentor to students in the Leadership Program at Methodist University. Senator Tally was the first woman elected to the North Carolina legislature from Cumberland County. She served 22 years in the North Carolina House and Senate, where she emphasized programs to serve education and young people, as well as to protect North Carolina's environment. A recipient of numerous awards and commendations for her leadership, she has initiated and supported growth of significant components of community life, such as the county's Mental Health Center and scouting. She currently holds a Gubernatorial appointment with the North Carolina Museum of Science. Clearly, Lura S. Tally is one of Fayetteville's special treasures, and Methodist University is proud to honor her and her leadership by naming the Leadership Program for her.
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
, who served five terms in the North Carolina House of Representatives
North Carolina House of Representatives
The North Carolina House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the North Carolina General Assembly. The House is a 120-member body led by a Speaker of the House, who holds powers similar to those of the President pro-tem in the state senate....
and six terms in the North Carolina Senate
North Carolina Senate
The North Carolina Senate is one of the two houses of the North Carolina General Assembly.Its prerogatives and powers are similar to those of the other house, the House of Representatives. Its members do, however, represent districts that are larger than those of their colleagues in the House. The...
. She is a graduate of Duke University
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco industrialist James B...
and holds a Masters degree from North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public, coeducational, extensive research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Commonly known as NC State, the university is part of the University of North Carolina system and is a land, sea, and space grant institution...
. Methodist University has named its Leadership Program after her. She lives in Fayetteville, NC.
Life
Lura Self was born in Raleigh, North CarolinaRaleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 403,892, over an area of , making Raleigh...
on December 9, 1921. She attended Peace College
Peace College
William Peace University is a small liberal arts college located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It is affiliated with the Presbyterian church.-History:...
for two years before transferring to Duke University
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco industrialist James B...
, where she graduated with a degree in English in 1942. While at Duke, she met her future husband, J.O. Tally, Jr. of Fayetteville, NC, who would go onto become that city's mayor.
After raising two sons, she returned to school at N.C. State University, where she received a Masters degree in Education. In 1972, she ran for a seat in the North Carolina General Assembly, and she became the first woman ever elected from Cumberland County. After five terms in the House, she ran for N.C. Senate in 1982. She served in the Senate for 12 years, serving as the Chair of the Education Committee and the Committee on the Environment. She retired from the legislature in 1995, but she continued to serve the state at the N.C. Museum of Natural History until 2003.
The Lura S. Tally Center for Leadership Development
Methodist University honored Senator TallyTally
-Last name:* Lura S. Tally; a retired legislator from North Carolina* Thomas Lincoln Tally; operated the Electric Theater in Los Angeles* William Tally; an American engineer and former CTO of Saleen, Inc...
by naming its Leadership Program after her. Its website provides the following summary of her accomplishments:
Lura S. Tally continues her life-long leadership contribution as a mentor to students in the Leadership Program at Methodist University. Senator Tally was the first woman elected to the North Carolina legislature from Cumberland County. She served 22 years in the North Carolina House and Senate, where she emphasized programs to serve education and young people, as well as to protect North Carolina's environment. A recipient of numerous awards and commendations for her leadership, she has initiated and supported growth of significant components of community life, such as the county's Mental Health Center and scouting. She currently holds a Gubernatorial appointment with the North Carolina Museum of Science. Clearly, Lura S. Tally is one of Fayetteville's special treasures, and Methodist University is proud to honor her and her leadership by naming the Leadership Program for her.
External links
- Methodist University's Tally Center http://www.methodist.edu/tallycenter/