Thomas Charles Berryhill (August 27, 1953 – August 29, 2020)[1][2] was an American Republican politician. He was a member of the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors from January 7, 2019, until his death. He previously represented the 8th district in the California State Senate from December 6, 2010, to November 30, 2018. He had also served in the California State Assembly, representing the 25th district from December 4, 2006, to November 30, 2010.
Tom Berryhill | |
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| Member of the California State Senate | |
| In office December 6, 2010 – November 30, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Cogdill |
| Succeeded by | Andreas Borgeas |
| Constituency | 14th district (2010–2014) 8th district (2014–2018) |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 25th district | |
| In office December 4, 2006 – November 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Cogdill |
| Succeeded by | Kristin Olsen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Charles Berryhill August 27, 1953 Ceres, California |
| Died | August 29, 2020 (aged 67) Modesto, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Loretta Berryhill |
| Relations | Clare Berryhill (father) Bill Berryhill (brother) Mike Berryhill (cousin) |
| Children | Jessica Samantha |
| Residence | Modesto, California |
| Alma mater | California Polytechnic State University |
| Occupation | Farmer; small businessman |
After graduating from Ceres High School, Berryhill attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.[3][4]
Berryhill's brother, Bill, represented the 26th district in the State Assembly from 2008 to 2012. Their father, Clare, served in the State Assembly from 1969 to 1970 and the State Senate from 1972 to 1976.
Berryhill was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2018.[5]
References
edit- ^ Valine, Kevin (August 29, 2020). "Stanislaus County Supervisor, former State Senator Tom Berryhill dies at 67". The Modesto Bee. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ "Senator Tom Berryhill of California". Archived from the original on January 17, 2011. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Benziger, Jeff (September 2, 2020). "Political giant from Ceres, Tom Berryhill, dies at 67". Ceres Courier. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ "Tom Berryhill (R) - District 08". California State Senate.
- ^ Hansen, B.J. (August 29, 2020). "Former State Lawmaker Berryhill Passes Away". KVML. Retrieved November 10, 2023.