Glenn Lewis Hamilton (born January 7, 1938) is an American politician. He was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 20th District, serving from 1997 to 2007. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Glenn Hamilton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 20th district | |
| In office 1997–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Herdklotz |
| Succeeded by | Dan Hamilton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 7, 1938 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Bob Jones University (BA) |
Early life and Military career
editGlenn Lewis Hamilton was born in Miami, Florida to Meade and Dorothy Hamilton. He attended Bob Jones University.[1]
After his time at University, Hamilton served for seven years in the United States Navy. He trained as a pilot, flew antisub warfare and taught other pilots how to land on carriers. Following his military service, he was a pilot with Delta Airlines for thirty three years.[2]
Political career
editHamilton chaired the House Interstate Cooperation Committee and served on the House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee.
In 1997 he retired from the State House and his adopted son Dan Hamilton won the election to replace him.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Representative Glenn Lewis Hamilton". South Carolina Legislature. 2023. Archived from the original on October 6, 2019. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ South Carolina General Assembly. 117th Session, 2007-2008. A HOUSE RESOLUTION: TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE GLENN L. HAMILTON FOR HIS TWELVE YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF DISTRICT 20 IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, AND TO WISH HIM HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS. H. 5143
- ^ Brown, Kirk (May 18, 2018). "State Rep. Dan Hamilton says his birth mother sacrificed her life for him". Greenville News. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
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