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On The Passing Of A.L. Philpott, Theodore V. Morrison Jr.
On The Passing Of A.L. Philpott, Theodore V. Morrison Jr.
University of Richmond Law Review
With the passing of Albert Lee Philpott last year I lost my mentor, constant friend, and the source of the greatest influence on my service in public office.
A Tribute To A.L. Philpott, Lewis W. Parker Jr.
A Tribute To A.L. Philpott, Lewis W. Parker Jr.
University of Richmond Law Review
In 1973 I served in my first session of the General Assembly of Virginia. Prior to leaving for Richmond, I was advised to keep my mouth shut and to never, never raise the ire of A.L. Philpott. We had some problem in Mecklenburg County, and I introduced legislation to address it. As the bill was called on second reading, I shuddered as Mr. Philpott rose and asked the Speaker if I would yield for a question. He asked: "Does the gentleman realize the bill is in violation of the Constitution of Virginia?" Since I am not an attorney, I had …