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Thomas H. Brown (Michigan politician)

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Thomas H. Brown
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 37th district
In office
January 1, 1971 – December 31, 1982
Preceded byVincent J. Petitpren
Succeeded byEdward E. Mahalak
1st Mayor of Westland
In office
1966–1969
Preceded byCity incorporated
Succeeded byEugene McKinney
Personal details
Born(1917-07-29)July 29, 1917
Indiana
DiedAugust 24, 2002(2002-08-24) (aged 85)
Political partyDemocratic
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army

Thomas H. Brown (July 29, 1917 - August 24, 2002) was a Democratic politician who served in the Michigan House of Representatives and as the first mayor of Westland, Michigan.

A native of Indiana, Brown moved to Michigan and served in several elected offices in Nankin Township before the township was incorporated as the City of Westland. He was elected its first mayor.[1]

In 1970, Brown was elected to the first of six terms in the House, where he chaired the chamber's Towns and Counties Committee.[2]

Brown was member of the Lions, the Knights of Columbus, Amvets, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a delegate to the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago which nominated Hubert H. Humphrey for President of the United States.[3]

Brown died of cancer on August 24, 2002, aged 85.[4]

References

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  1. ^ 1981-1982 Michigan Manual: Thomas H. Brown
  2. ^ House Resolution 541 (2002): A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Thomas H. Brown, former member of the House
  3. ^ The Political Graveyard: Brown, Thomas H.
  4. ^ "Former Rep. Thomas Brown Dies of Cancer". Gongwer News Service. 26 August 2002.