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Julius Patrick was an African-American Democrat, who served as the Mayor of Boyce, Louisiana from 1978 to 2006 and the first vice president of the National Conference of Black Mayors. Patrick died in a hit and run in November 2006.

Career
National Conference of Black Mayors

Patrick was the first vice president of the National Conference of Black Mayors.

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Death and legacy
On November 26, 2006, Patrick died in a hit and run, being pronounced dead at the scene. The driver responsible later turned herself in, and was arrested on charges of negligent homicide, negligent injuring, and improper lane usage.