Terms in NC House - 14

Early Years

Born in Siler City, Chatham County, on September 23, 1945, to Herbert Harold and Ida Lillian Dorsett Hackney.

Educational Background

Silk Hope High School, 1963; N.C. State University, 1963-64; A.B. with Honors in Political Science, UNC-Chapel Hill, 1964-67; J.D., UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law, 1970.

Professional Background

Attorney and Partner, firm of Epting & Hackney.

Political Activities

Member, N.C. House, 1981-Present.

Business/Professional, Charitable/Civic or Community Service Organizations

Orange County (Former President), N.C. and American Bar Associations; N.C. Academy of Trial Lawyers; Former President, 15th District Bar.

Elective and Appointed Boards and Commissions

Executive Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures; Co-Chair, Commission on Smart Growth, Growth Management and Development Issues Former Member, Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action, Inc.

Honors and Awards

1998 Outstanding Legislator, N.C. Academy of Trial Lawyers; 1998 and 1985, Governor’s Award, Legislator of the Year, N.C. Wildlife Federation; Recycling Merit Award, N.C. Recycling Association, 1991.

Personal Information

Married, Betsy Strandberg Hackney. Two children. Member, Hickory Mountain Baptist Church.

Committee Assignments

Chair, Judiciary I; Vice-Chair, Redistricting, Rules, Calendar and Operations of the House; Member (Ex-officio of all committees except Redistricting), Environment and Natural Resources.