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Thomas W. McGee
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Thomas William McGee (May 24, 1924 – December 21, 2012) was an American politician who served as a member of the Lynn, Massachusetts City Council (1956–1963) and Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1963–1991), serving as its Speaker from 1975 to 1984.[2] He was the father of former Massachusetts state Senator and Mayor of Lynn Thomas M. McGee.[3]
Quick Facts 80th Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Preceded by ...
Thomas William McGee | |
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80th Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1975–1984 | |
Preceded by | David M. Bartley |
Succeeded by | George Keverian |
Majority Leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1969–1975 | |
Preceded by | David M. Bartley |
Succeeded by | William Q. MacLean, Jr. |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1963–1991 | |
Preceded by | George J. O'Shea, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Edward J. Clancy, Jr. |
Member of the Lynn City Council[1] | |
In office 1956–1963 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1924-05-24)May 24, 1924 Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | December 21, 2012(2012-12-21) (aged 88) Danvers, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Resting place | Pine Grove Cemetery Lynn, Massachusetts |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | Ann Sorrenti, div.[1] Grace Hogan[1] |
Residence(s) | Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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Profession | Politician[1] |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1941–1945 |
Rank | Fourth Marine Division[1] |
Battles/wars | World War II[1] Battle of Saipan[1] Battle of Iwo Jima Battle of Tinian[1] |
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McGee died on December 21, 2012[4] in a hospice facility in Danvers, Massachusetts, of complications from Alzheimer's.[1]