Thomas W. McGee

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 Massachusetts state Senator Thomas M. McGee.[3]

Thomas William McGee
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	May 24, 1924 Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	December 21, 2012 (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	Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma mater	Boston University[1] Boston University Law School, 1953[1]
Profession	Politician[1]
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America[1]
Branch/service	United States Marine Corps[1]
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]
Awards	Navy & Marine Corps Medal American Defense Service Asiatic-Pacific Campaign World War II Victory

McGee died on December 21, 2012[4] in a hospice facility in Danvers, Massachusetts, of complications from Alzheimer's.[1]

See also

• 1975-1976 Massachusetts legislature
• 1977–1978 Massachusetts legislature
• 1979–1980 Massachusetts legislature
• 1981–1982 Massachusetts legislature
• 1983-1984 Massachusetts legislature

References

1. Lawrence, J.M. (January 1, 2013), Thomas McGee, 88, House speaker for longest period in state history, Boston, Massachusetts: The Boston Globe, p. Obituary.
2. Edward B. O'Neill and Robert E. MacQueen. 1989–1990 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
3. McNamara, Eileen (January 31, 2001). "A lawmaker learned well." The Boston Globe.
4. "The Daily Item: Former Mass. Speaker Thomas McGee dead at 88". Itemlive.com. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2012.