Philip Travis Explained

Phil Travis
Birth Date:2 July 1940
Birth Place:Fall River, Massachusetts
Occupation:Politician
College professor
Residence:Rehoboth, Massachusetts
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Susan Lapierre Travis (1963–2009; her death)[1]
Alma Mater:University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Bryant College
Member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 4th Bristol district
Term Start:1983
Term End:2007
Predecessor:Antone S. Aguiar Jr.
Successor:Steven D'Amico

Philip Travis (born July 2, 1940 in Fall River, Massachusetts) is an American politician who represented the 4th Bristol District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1983–2007 and served as a member of the Board of Selectmen and School Committee in Rehoboth, Massachusetts.[2] He also worked as a part-time professor at Massasoit Community College.[3]

In 2004, Travis led the legislative effort to amend the state constitution to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman. The Massachusetts General Court deadlocked on the issue, which led to Goodridge v. Department of Public Health going into full effect.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Susan M. Travis . Legacy.com . Legacy.com . 8 May 2023.
  2. Book: Public officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts . 2005–2006 . [Boston, Mass. : General Court] . State Library of Massachusetts.
  3. News: Hand . Jim . Travis says it was time to go . 8 May 2023 . The Sun Chronicle . November 9, 2006.
  4. News: Mehren . Elizabeth . Same-Sex Marriage Divides Mass. . 8 May 2023 . The Los Angeles Times . February 17, 2004.