Orlando J. George Jr.

Orlando J. George Jr. (December 14, 1945 – May 27, 2024) was an American academic administrator and politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 1st district of the Delaware House of Representatives.

Orlando J. George Jr.
George in 1982
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 1st district
In office 1974–1995
Preceded by	Kermit H. Justice
Succeeded by	Dennis P. Williams
Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives
In office 1983–1984
Preceded by	Charles L. Hebner
Succeeded by	Charles L. Hebner
4th President of Delaware Technical Community College
In office 1995–2014
Succeeded by	Mark T. Brainard
Personal details
Born	(1945-12-14)December 14, 1945 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Died	May 27, 2024(2024-05-27) (aged 78)
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Delaware
Occupation	Academic administrator

Life and career

George was born in Wilmington, Delaware. He attended the University of Delaware.^[1]

George served in the Delaware House of Representatives from 1974 to 1995.^[2][3]

George was president of Delaware Technical Community College^[4] from 1995 to 2014.

George died on May 27, 2024, at the age of 78.^[3][5]