Thomas H. Brown (Michigan politician) explained

Thomas H. Brown
State House:Michigan
Term Start:January 1, 1971
Term End:December 31, 1982
Predecessor:Vincent J. Petitpren
Successor:Edward E. Mahalak
Order2:1st
Office2:Westland, MichiganMayor of Westland
Term Start2:1966
Term End2:1969
Predecessor2:City incorporated
Successor2:Eugene McKinney
Birth Date:29 July 1917
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Thomas H. Brown (July 29, 1917 - August 24, 2002) was a Democratic politician who served in the Michigan House of Representatives and as the first mayor of Westland, Michigan.

A native of Indiana, Brown moved to Michigan and served in several elected offices in Nankin Township before the township was incorporated as the City of Westland. He was elected its first mayor.[1]

In 1970, Brown was elected to the first of six terms in the House, where he chaired the chamber's Towns and Counties Committee.[2]

Brown was member of the Lions, the Knights of Columbus, Amvets, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a delegate to the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago which nominated Hubert H. Humphrey for President of the United States.[3]

Brown died of cancer on August 24, 2002, aged 85.[4]

Notes and References

  1. 1981-1982 Michigan Manual: Thomas H. Brown
  2. House Resolution 541 (2002): A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Thomas H. Brown, former member of the House
  3. The Political Graveyard: Brown, Thomas H.
  4. News: Former Rep. Thomas Brown Dies of Cancer. Gongwer News Service. 26 August 2002.