American politician
Thomas William McGee |
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In office
1975–1984 |
| Preceded by | David M. Bartley |
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| Succeeded by | George Keverian |
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In office
1969–1975 |
| Preceded by | David M. Bartley |
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| Succeeded by | William Q. MacLean, Jr. |
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In office
1963–1991 |
| Preceded by | George J. O'Shea, Jr. |
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| Succeeded by | Edward J. Clancy, Jr. |
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In office
1956–1963 |
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| Born | (1924-05-24)May 24, 1924
Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Died | December 21, 2012(2012-12-21) (aged 88)
Danvers, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Resting place | Pine Grove Cemetery Lynn, Massachusetts |
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| Political party | Democratic Party |
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| Spouse(s) | Ann Sorrenti, div.[1] Grace Hogan[1] |
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| Residence(s) | Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Profession | Politician[1] |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America[1] |
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| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps[1] |
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| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
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| Rank | Fourth Marine Division[1] |
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| Battles/wars | World War II[1]
Battle of Saipan[1]
Battle of Iwo Jima
Battle of Tinian[1] |
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| Awards |
 Navy & Marine Corps Medal
 American Defense Service
 Asiatic-Pacific Campaign
 World War II Victory |
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Thomas William McGee (May 24, 1924 – December 21, 2012) was an American politician who served as a member of the Lynn, Massachusetts City Council (1956–1963) and Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1963–1991), serving as its Speaker from 1975 to 1984.[2] He was the father of former Massachusetts state Senator and Mayor of Lynn Thomas M. McGee.[3]
McGee died on December 21, 2012[4] in a hospice facility in Danvers, Massachusetts, of complications from Alzheimer's.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Lawrence, J.M. (January 1, 2013), Thomas McGee, 88, House speaker for longest period in state history, Boston, Massachusetts: The Boston Globe, p. Obituary
- ^ Edward B. O'Neill and Robert E. MacQueen. 1989–1990 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- ^ McNamara, Eileen (January 31, 2001). "A lawmaker learned well Archived November 5, 2012, at the Wayback Machine." The Boston Globe.
- ^ "The Daily Item: Former Mass. Speaker Thomas McGee dead at 88". Itemlive.com. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
