Earle M. Hillman Explained

Earle M. Hillman
State Senate:Maine
Term Start:1954
Term End:1962
Party:Republican
Birth Date:1902
Death Date:May 1, 1975 (age 73)
Residence:Bangor, Maine

Earle M. Hillman (1902 – May 1, 1975) was an American politician from Maine. Hillman, a Republican, served in the Maine Senate from 1954 to 1962 representing Penobscot County, Maine, including his residence in Bangor, Maine. In 1960, he was elected Senate President for a special session. Following re-election in 1960, Hillman was named Senate President once more, this time for a full two-year term.[1]

In 1960, Hillman broke a tie on whether to allow public funds to support parochial schools, a major issue for the Roman Catholic Church.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Presidents of the Maine Senate : Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library. Maine. 1 August 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140813222523/http://www.maine.gov/legis/lawlib/presid.htm. 13 August 2014.
  2. News: Pearson says Maine Catholics injected politics into religion. Pearson. Drew. April 28, 1960. Prescott Evening Courier. 1 August 2014.