Thomas Donald Ramsay, known as Tom Ramsay (December 14, 1939 – July 9, 2022), was a Texas state representative, who represented Districts 8 and 2 from 1992 to 2003 as a Democrat. He did not seek reelection in 2002 and was succeeded by the Republican Dan Flynn.[1]
Thomas Donald Ramsay | |
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Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
In office January 12, 1993 – January 14, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Lyndon Pete Patterson |
Succeeded by | Dan Flynn |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 8th district | |
In office November 10, 1992 – January 12, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Sam W. Russell |
Succeeded by | Paul Sadler |
Personal details | |
Born | Mount Vernon, Texas, U.S. | December 14, 1939
Died | July 9, 2022 Franklin County, Texas, U.S. | (aged 82)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Laurie Lynn Manning |
Children | 4 |
Residence(s) | Mount Vernon, Texas, U.S. |
Alma mater | Southern Methodist University |
Occupation | Broker |
Life
editRamsay was born in Mount Vernon, Texas, to T. Landon Ramsay and Mozelle Coe. In 1962, he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Southern Methodist University. He married Laurie Lynn Manning and had four children together. [2][3]
Before being elected to the State House, he was a real estate developer and a member of the Mount Vernon school board.[4] He served in the Texas Air National Guard for six years and was a founder of the Franklin National Bank.[5]
Ramsay died on July 9, 2022. He was survived by his wife and four children.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Legislature Reference Library of Texas". www.lrl.state.tx.us. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ "Tom Ramsay's Biography". votesmart.org. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ "Tom Ramsay". www.texastribune.org. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ a b "Obituaries in Austin, TX | Austin American-Statesman". statesman.com. 2022-07-12. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ "Tom Ramsay, Democrat". www.chron.com. July 17, 2002. Retrieved May 13, 2018.