Tom Hawk
Tom Hawk | |
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| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 22nd district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Reitz |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 67th district | |
| In office January 10, 2005 – January 10, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Reitz |
| Succeeded by | Susan Mosier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Dale Hawk September 18, 1946 Colby, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Diane |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Manhattan, Kansas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Kansas State University |
| Profession | Educator (retired) |
Thomas Dale Hawk (born September 18, 1946)[1] is a Democratic member of the Kansas Senate for the 22nd district. He was formerly a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 67th District, serving 2005-2011, until being defeated by Republican Susan Mosier.
Hawk is the owner of Tom Hawk Incorporated Professional Photography. He previously served as superintendent, school administrator, counselor and teacher at Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools. He received his BS in math education, MS in counseling, and PhD in educational administration from Kansas State University.
Hawk previously served on the Governor's Education Policy Task Force, City-County Land Use Task Force, and Governor's Best Team for Agriculture and Natural Resources.
In the 2012 election, Hawk was elected to the Kansas Senate for the 22nd district against Republican Bob Reader, who had defeated incumbent Roger Reitz in the Republican primary election. The 22nd district includes all of Clay and Riley counties and portions of Geary County.[2]
Committee membership
- Taxation
- Vision 2020 (Ranking Member)
- Social Services Budget
Major donors
The top 5 donors to Hawk's 2008 campaign:[3]
- 1. Carpenters District Council of Kansas City/UBC $1,000
- 2. Kansas Contractors Assoc $1,000
- 3. Kansas National Education Assoc $1,000
- 4. Carpenter Local 918 $1,000
- 5. Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $1,000
References
- ^ U.S. Public Records Index Vol 1 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), 2010.
- ^ http://www.kslegislature.org/li/m/pdf/district_maps/district_map_s_022.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
External links
- Official Website
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- Campaign contributions: 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
