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 | (1900-07-10)July 10, 1900 |
| Died | October 15, 1972(1972-10-15) (aged 72) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Dolphia Carmack Shirley |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Tom Cumming Carrell (July 10, 1900 – October 15, 1972) was an American politician.
Early life
Carrell 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
During 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
Carrell died on October 15, 1972, in Honolulu, Hawaii.4
References
References
- "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 November 23, 2016.
- "Join California - Tom C. Carrell". joincalifornia.com.
- "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.