REP. LANIE G. BLACK III

92nd General Assembly

Rep. Lanie G. Black III, a Republican, represents parts of Cape Girardeau, Scott, Mississippi, Stoddard and New Madrid counties (District 161) in the Missouri House of Representatives.�

In addition to his legislative duties, Rep. Black operates a poultry farm near Charleston.� He was a diver in the U.S. Navy.

A 1965 graduate of Charleston High School, Rep. Black received a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Vanderbilt University in 1970.

His civic activities include the Kiwanis Club, Farm Bureau, and a scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America.� He attends the First Baptist Church.� Rep. Black was honored in 1993 as the Charleston Man of the Year for his community involvement.

Born December 30, 1946, in Cairo, Ill., Rep. Black currently resides in Charleston with his wife, Ann.� They have two children, L.G. and J.J..