Thomas F. Lamb
Thomas F. Lamb | |
|---|---|
| Democratic Leader of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
| In office January 5, 1971 – November 30, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Ernest Kline |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Nolan |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 42nd district | |
| In office January 7, 1969 – November 30, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard McGinnis |
| Succeeded by | Eugene Scanlon |
| Constituency | Parts of Allegheny County |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Allegheny County district | |
| In office January 6, 1959 – November 30, 1966 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 22, 1922 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Died | May 7, 2015 (aged 92) Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Barbara Joyce Lamb |
| Residence | Mt. Lebanon |
| Alma mater | Duquesne University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy[1] |
| Years of service | World War II[1] |
Thomas F. Lamb (October 22, 1922 – May 7, 2015) was an American politician in the state of Pennsylvania.[1] The son of James Lamb and Agnes Dunne Lamb, following his education at St. James Elementary and High School, Lamb attended Duquesne University, earning a Bachelor of Arts and Duquesne University Law School, graduating with a bachelor of laws. During World War II, he served as a lieutenant in the United States Armed Forces. Lamb gained membership to the Allegheny County bar association and Pennsylvania Bar Association, allowing him to practice law during his career. In 1957, he married Barbara Joyce, with whom he has four children.[2] In 1958, Lamb was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, where he served until 1966.[3][1] During his time as a state representative, Lamb was instrumental in making the University of Pittsburgh a state-related institution to save it from bankruptcy.[4][2] Later, he was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate, serving from 1969 to 1974.[5] As the Democratic majority leader, Lamb lead efforts concerning the environmental effects of mining, civil rights and entitlements, and the creation of the Port Authority Transit. In 1974, he did not run for re-election in order to have more time to spend with his family.[2] Lamb died in 2015.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d Kestenbaum, Lawrence (March 24, 2009). "Index to Politicians: Lamb". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2009-12-02.
- ^ a b c Thomas F. Lamb Papers Finding Aid, 1968-1974, AIS.1975.09, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh.
- ^ Cox, Harold. "House Members "L"". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Alberts, Robert C. (1986). Pitt: the story of the University of Pittsburgh, 1787-1987. Pittsburgh, Pa.: University of Pittsburgh Press. pp. 340–343.
- ^ Cox, Harold. "Senate Members "L"". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Thomas F. Lamb-obituary
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