Carlton Harry Colwell (June 27, 1926 – August 9, 2021) was an American politician in the state of Georgia. He served in the Georgia House of Representatives for 30 years, from 1965 to 1995.
Carlton Colwell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office January 11, 1965 – January 9, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | William Thomas Meeks Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Ben N. Whitaker |
| Constituency | Union County (1965–1966) 5th district (1966–1973) 4th district (1973–1993) 7th district (1993–1995) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carlton Harry Colwell June 27, 1926 Blairsville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | August 9, 2021 (aged 95) Blairsville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Odetta Ralston (m. 1948) |
| Children | 6 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
Early life and education
editColwell was born in Blairsville, Georgia, in a family with six sons. His father was a farmer.
In 1944, Colwell graduated from Union County High School.[1] He began working as contractor in 1956, founding with his brothers the Colwell Construction Company,[2] after working for General Motors.
Political career
editColwell was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives as a Democrat from Union County in 1964.[1] Halfway through his first term, the state redrew its legislative districts to equalize population in accordance with the Supreme Court's ruling in Reynolds v. Sims.
Colwell served continuously until his retirement from office in 1995. By his final term, he was the chair of the State Institutions & Property Committee, which has authority over Georgia's prison system.[3]
Death
editColwell died on August 9, 2021, at the age of 95.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Georgia Official and Statistical Register, 1977-1978" (PDF). Georgia Department of Archives and History. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ "About Us | Colwell Construction Company". colwellconstruction.com. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
- ^ "Members of the General Assembly of Georgia, Second Session of 1993-1994 Term" (PDF). State of Georgia. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ Batesville, Inc. "Obituary for Carlton Harry Colwell at MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME". www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
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