Nathan Dean
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Nathan Dean (May 9, 1934 – June 8, 2013) was an American insurance executive from Rockmart, Georgia, who served 15 consecutive terms in the Georgia General Assembly as Senator for district 31.[2] Dean was first elected to the Senate in 1974 and began serving in 1975.[1] Previously, Dean served for 12 years in the Georgia House of Representatives (1963 – 1975)[1][3]—and served on the Rockmart City Council. Dean was Chairman of the Senate Democratic Caucus and a member of the Executive Committee of the Democratic Party of Georgia.[4][5] as Senator, Dean represented both Polk and Haralson County and parts of Bartow and Paulding county as well. Dean has been recognized for his civic duties—seeing the Rockmart community center named in his honor, and being named Senator of the Year by the Georgia Municipal Association.[6][7]
The Honorable Nathan Dean | |
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Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 31st district | |
In office 1975–2004 | |
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
In office 1963–1975 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1934-05-09)May 9, 1934 Rockmart, Georgia |
Died | June 8, 2013(2013-06-08) (aged 79) Rockmart, Georgia |
Citizenship | United States |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Shorter University |
Occupation | Insurance executive |
Profession | Career politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Army |
Years of service | Two [1] |