Tom Cumming Carrell (July 10, 1900 – October 15, 1972) was an American politician.
Tom C. Carrell | |
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| Member of the California Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 2, 1967 – October 15, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh P. Donnelly |
| Succeeded by | Alan Robbins |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 41st district | |
| In office December 30, 1959 – January 2, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Allen Miller |
| Succeeded by | David Negri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 10, 1900 Cooper, Texas |
| Died | October 15, 1972 (aged 72) Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Dolphia Carmack Shirley |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Early life
editCarrell was born on July 10, 1900, in Cooper, Texas.[1] He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and he received a master's degree in education from the University of Southern California.[1]
Career
editDuring World War II, he served in the United States Army.[2]
Carrell as a Democratic member of the California State Assembly for the 41st district from 1959 to 1967,[3] and the California State Senate for the 22nd district from 1967 to 1972.[4] As state senator, he objected to Southern California Edison's chairman Jack K. Horton's plan to increase electricity rates by 16% in 1971.[5]
Death
editCarrell died on October 15, 1972, in Honolulu, Hawaii.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Guide to the Thomas C. Carrell Collection, 1942-1972". Online Archive of California. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ^ "Join California - Tom C. Carrell". joincalifornia.com.
- ^ a b "Carrell, Thomas C. (1900-1972)". Oviatt Library. CSUN. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ "Edison Seeks $128 Million Rate Boost". Valley News. Van Nuys, California. January 21, 1971. p. 20. Retrieved July 24, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
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