Tom C. Carrell
Appearance
Tom C. Carrell | |
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Member of the California Senate from the 22nd district | |
In office January 2, 1967 – October 15, 1972 | |
Preceded by | Hugh P. Donnelly |
Succeeded by | Alan Robbins |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 41st district | |
In office December 30, 1959 – January 2, 1967 | |
Preceded by | Allen Miller |
Succeeded by | David Negri |
Personal details | |
Born | Cooper, Texas | July 10, 1900
Died | October 15, 1972 Honolulu, Hawaii | (aged 72)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Dolphia Carmack Shirley |
Children | 3 |
Military service | |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Tom Cumming Carrell (July 10, 1900 – October 15, 1972) was an American politician.
Early life
Carrell was born on July 10, 1900, in Cooper, Texas.[1] He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and he received a master's degree in Education from the University of Southern California.[1]
Career
During World War II, he served in the United States Army.[2]
Carrell as a Democratic member of the California State Assembly for the 41st district from 1959 to 1967,[3] and the California State Senate for the 22nd district from 1967 to 1972.[4] As state senator, he objected to Southern California Edison's chairman Jack K. Horton's plan to increase electricity rates by 16% in 1971.[5]
Death
Carrell died on October 15, 1972, in Honolulu, Hawaii.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Guide to the Thomas C. Carrell Collection, 1942-1972". Online Archive of California. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ^ "Join California - Tom C. Carrell". joincalifornia.com.
- ^ a b "Carrell, Thomas C. (1900-1972)". Oviatt Library. CSUN. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ "Edison Seeks $128 Million Rate Boost". Valley News. Van Nuys, California. January 21, 1971. p. 20. Retrieved July 24, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
Categories:
- 1900 births
- 1972 deaths
- People from Cooper, Texas
- University of California, Los Angeles alumni
- USC Rossier School of Education alumni
- United States Army personnel of World War II
- Democratic Party members of the California State Assembly
- Democratic Party California state senators
- 20th-century American politicians
- Military personnel from Texas
- California politician stubs