Perry J. Hudson
Perry J. Hudson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 35th district | |
| In office 1967–1983 | |
| Succeeded by | Frank E. Coggin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 14, 1916 Douglas County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | May 14, 1998 (aged 81) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Miriam Elizabeth Burks[1] |
| Children | 3[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia |
Perry J. Hudson (June 14, 1916 – May 14, 1998) was an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 35th district of the Georgia State Senate.[1]
Life and career
[edit]Hudson was born in Douglas County, Georgia.[1] At the age of six, he and his family moved to Hapeville, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia.[1]
Hudson was mayor of Hapeville, Georgia. In 1967, he was elected to represent the 35th district of the Georgia State Senate.[1] He served until 1983, when he was succeeded by Frank E. Coggin.[3]
Hudson died in May 1998 of heart failure at the South Fulton Hospital, at the age of 81.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ "Airport road's New name files high as fitting tribune". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. June 30, 1994. p. 110. Retrieved December 14, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1983 Georgia State Senate Results", Georgia General Assembly
- ^ Groover, Joel (May 16, 1998). "Perry Hudson, 81, ex-Hapeville mayor". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. 38. Retrieved December 14, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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