In 1959 , he was elected speaker of the state House .
A Democrat like his father ( a New Hanover County commissioner ) , Hewlett represented New Hanover County in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 1951 - 1961 .
In 1959 , father was elected speaker of the state North Carolina House of Representatives .
A Democrat like his father ( a New Hanover County commissioner ) , Hewlett represented New Hanover County in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 1951 - 1961 .