Legislator Details


Thomas H. Brown
AKA:
Number of sessions served 6
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 7/29/1917
City: , IN
County: , IN
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 8/24/2002
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Marital Information:
married in 1945; children: 6, Paul, Timothy, Judith, Joanna, Bonnie, and Mary.

Number of Children: 6


Background

Religion: Catholic
Military Service: United States Army
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Education:
graduate of Loogootee High School, IN

Biographical Sketch:
Born in Indiana. He served as Mayor of Westland, MI, 1966-69. Was an administrator of commercial and industrial division, George Smith Realty. Was a former trustee, treasurer, and supervisor, Nankin Township. Served in the US Army for 5 years. Member of the Westland Lions; Knights of Columbus; AMVET Post 171; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Goodfellows; Wayne Ford Civic League; Harris-Kerher Post 3323;

Notable Facts:
According to Gongwer 8/26/2002 he died 8/24/2002.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Colleges and Universities , Education , Public Safety , Roads and Bridges , Taxation , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 37
District Description: Townships of Canton and Plymouth [balance not in District 52]; cities of Wayne [balance not in District 38] and Westland [tracts 918.01-5, 919, 922.04-7, 923.01, 923.02 (Less: Blocks 101-9, 201-11, 301-5, 501-8), 923.05] in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/4/1980
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1981
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Towns & Counties; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Colleges & Universities
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Colleges and Universities , Education , Roads and Bridges , Taxation , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 37
District Description: Townships of Canton and Plymouth [balance not in District 52]; cities of Wayne [balance not in District 38] and Westland [tracts 918.01-5, 919, 922.04-7, 923.01, 923.02 (Less: Blocks 101-9, 201-11, 301-5, 501-8), 923.05] in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Towns and Counties; Majority Vice-Chair of the Committee on Colleges & Universities
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Mental Health , Roads and Bridges , Taxation , Towns and Counties
Postions Held: Majority Caucus Chairperson

City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 37
District Description: Townships of Canton and Plymouth [balance not in District 52]; cities of Wayne [balance not in District 38] and Westland [tracts 918.01-5, 919, 922.04-7, 923.01, 923.02 (Less: Blocks 101-9, 201-11, 301-5, 501-8), 923.05] in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/2/1976
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1977
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Towns and Counties
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Education , Mental Health , Taxation , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 37
District Description: Townships of Canton and Plymouth [balance not in District 52]; cities of Wayne [balance not in District 38] and Westland [tracts 918.01-5, 919, 922.04-7, 923.01, 923.02 (Less: Blocks 101-9, 201-11, 301-5, 501-8), 923.05] in Wayne County

Date Elected: 11/5/1974
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1975
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Towns & Counties; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Mental Health
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Civil Rights , Education , Taxation , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 37
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/7/1972
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1973
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Vice-Chair: Towns and Counties.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Colleges and Universities , Education , Mental Health , Towns and Counties , Youth Care
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Westland
County of Residence Wayne
District: 37
District Description: County of Wayne (part).

Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Youth Care

Bibliography:

PolGryd; HJ 2002 p.2449, HR541; Gongwer 8/26/2002; Manual 1971-72 p. 195