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
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
In office
January 12, 1993 – January 14, 2003
Preceded byLyndon Pete Patterson
Succeeded byDan Flynn
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 8th district
In office
November 10, 1992 – January 12, 1993
Preceded bySam W. Russell
Succeeded byPaul Sadler
Personal details
Born(1939-12-14)December 14, 1939
Mount Vernon, Texas, U.S.
DiedJuly 9, 2022(2022-07-09) (aged 82)
Franklin County, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLaurie Lynn Manning
Children4
Residence(s)Mount Vernon, Texas, U.S.
Alma materSouthern Methodist University
OccupationBroker

Life

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Ramsay 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

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  1. ^ "Legislature Reference Library of Texas". www.lrl.state.tx.us. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  2. ^ "Tom Ramsay's Biography". votesmart.org. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  3. ^ "Tom Ramsay". www.texastribune.org. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Obituaries in Austin, TX | Austin American-Statesman". statesman.com. 2022-07-12. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  5. ^ "Tom Ramsay, Democrat". www.chron.com. July 17, 2002. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
Party political offices
Preceded by
L.P. "Pete" Patterson
Democratic nominee for Agriculture Commissioner of Texas
2002
Succeeded by
Hank Gilbert