Harris was born in the Atco Mill Village of Cartersville, Georgia, to Frank and Frances Harris. Harris was the second of three children with brother Fred Harris and sister Glenda Harris Gambill. Harris went on to graduate from the University of Georgia in 1958 with a degree in business administration. While attending Georgia, he also became a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Upon graduation, Harris returned to his native Cartersville, Georgia to join his father Frank and brother Fred in the family run cement business. Harris Cement Products, Inc. operated from 1940–1980, and during the late 1970s furnished all the cement for the bridges and overpasses constructed on Interstate 75 from Cobb County to Gordon County. Harris was persuaded to run for the Georgia House of Representatives in 1964 and served nine terms.[1] Harris became the chairman of the Appropriations Committee in 1974.
Harris speaking at the commissioning ceremony for the USS Georgia in 1984
When he ran for governor in 1982, Harris was seen as a long shot candidate, but with the support of the Speaker of the Georgia House Tom Murphy, he was able to win the primary over U.S. RepresentativeBo Ginn. Memphis, Tenn.-based consultant Deloss Walker played a key role in his campaign.
Gubernatorial accomplishments
Harris called himself the education governor as he raised the state salaries for teachers.[2] and implemented the Quality Basic Education Act (QBE), built the Georgia Dome, created the Technical College System of Georgia formerly known as the Department of Adult & Technical Education, and lured the 1996 Summer Olympics to Atlanta. Harris is also credited with building more libraries during his term than any other governor in Georgia's history. Also during his term, Harris created the Growth Strategies Commission chaired by Cartersville native and prominent developer Joel Cowan.
From 1995 through 2009 Harris served at Georgia State University as an executive fellow and lecturer in the School of Policy Studies. He is chairman of the board of Harris Georgia Corporation, an industrial development firm that was established in 1980 in Cartersville, Georgia. He also currently serves on the Board of Directors for Aflac.
Legacy
The portion of U.S. Route 41 through Bartow County is named in his honor (Joe Frank Harris Parkway), as well as the Joe Frank Harris Commons that houses The Village Summit Dining Commons at the University of Georgia, the main entrance to the Georgia Ports Authority in Brunswick, Georgia (Joe Frank Harris Blvd.), and the main entrance to the Georgia State Fairgrounds in Perry (Governor Joe Frank and Mrs. Elizabeth Harris Blvd.).
References
^"Members Of The General Assembly Of Georgia - Term 1965-1966". State of Georgia. February 1965. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
^"Diggin' Up Bones - Georgia Trend Magazine". 31 August 2015.
^"Joe Frank Harris Elected Board of Regents Vice Chair | Communications | University System of Georgia".
See also
New Georgia Encyclopedia Article 2012-07-16 at the Wayback Machine.
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The neutrality of this article is disputed Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page Please do not remove this message until conditions to do so are met June 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message Joe Frank Harris born February 16 1936 is an American businessman and Democratic politician who served as the 78th Governor of the U S state of Georgia from 1983 to 1991 Joe Frank Harris78th Governor of GeorgiaIn office January 11 1983 January 14 1991LieutenantZell MillerPreceded byGeorge BusbeeSucceeded byZell MillerMember of the Georgia House of RepresentativesIn office January 3 1965 January 11 1983Personal detailsBornJoe Frank Harris 1936 02 16 February 16 1936 age 87 Cartersville Georgia U S Political partyDemocraticSpouseElizabeth CarlockAlma materUniversity of Georgia BS Military serviceAllegiance United States GeorgiaBranch service Georgia Air National GuardYears of service1953 1958 Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Gubernatorial campaign 3 Gubernatorial accomplishments 4 Board of regents 5 Georgia State University 6 Legacy 7 References 8 See alsoEarly life and career EditHarris was born in the Atco Mill Village of Cartersville Georgia to Frank and Frances Harris Harris was the second of three children with brother Fred Harris and sister Glenda Harris Gambill Harris went on to graduate from the University of Georgia in 1958 with a degree in business administration While attending Georgia he also became a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity Upon graduation Harris returned to his native Cartersville Georgia to join his father Frank and brother Fred in the family run cement business Harris Cement Products Inc operated from 1940 1980 and during the late 1970s furnished all the cement for the bridges and overpasses constructed on Interstate 75 from Cobb County to Gordon County Harris was persuaded to run for the Georgia House of Representatives in 1964 and served nine terms 1 Harris became the chairman of the Appropriations Committee in 1974 Gubernatorial campaign EditMain article 1986 Georgia gubernatorial election Harris speaking at the commissioning ceremony for the USS Georgia in 1984 When he ran for governor in 1982 Harris was seen as a long shot candidate but with the support of the Speaker of the Georgia House Tom Murphy he was able to win the primary over U S Representative Bo Ginn Memphis Tenn based consultant Deloss Walker played a key role in his campaign Gubernatorial accomplishments EditHarris called himself the education governor as he raised the state salaries for teachers 2 and implemented the Quality Basic Education Act QBE built the Georgia Dome created the Technical College System of Georgia formerly known as the Department of Adult amp Technical Education and lured the 1996 Summer Olympics to Atlanta Harris is also credited with building more libraries during his term than any other governor in Georgia s history Also during his term Harris created the Growth Strategies Commission chaired by Cartersville native and prominent developer Joel Cowan Board of regents EditAfter two terms as governor Harris was appointed to the Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia serving for seven years two years as chairman 3 Georgia State University EditFrom 1995 through 2009 Harris served at Georgia State University as an executive fellow and lecturer in the School of Policy Studies He is chairman of the board of Harris Georgia Corporation an industrial development firm that was established in 1980 in Cartersville Georgia He also currently serves on the Board of Directors for Aflac Legacy EditThe portion of U S Route 41 through Bartow County is named in his honor Joe Frank Harris Parkway as well as the Joe Frank Harris Commons that houses The Village Summit Dining Commons at the University of Georgia the main entrance to the Georgia Ports Authority in Brunswick Georgia Joe Frank Harris Blvd and the main entrance to the Georgia State Fairgrounds in Perry Governor Joe Frank and Mrs Elizabeth Harris Blvd References Edit Members Of The General Assembly Of Georgia Term 1965 1966 State of Georgia February 1965 Retrieved May 12 2018 Diggin Up Bones Georgia Trend Magazine 31 August 2015 Joe Frank Harris Elected Board of Regents Vice Chair Communications University System of Georgia See also EditNew Georgia Encyclopedia Article Archived 2012 07 16 at the Wayback Machine Appearances on C SPANParty political officesPreceded byGeorge Busbee Democratic nominee for Governor of Georgia1982 1986 Succeeded byZell MillerPolitical officesPreceded byGeorge Busbee Governor of GeorgiaJanuary 11 1983 January 14 1991 Succeeded byZell MillerU S order of precedence ceremonial Preceded byMartha McSallyas Former US Senator Order of precedence of the United StatesWithin Georgia Succeeded byRoy Barnesas Former GovernorPreceded byChris Christieas Former Governor Order of precedence of the United StatesOutside Georgia Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Joe Frank 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