Tom C. Carrell Explained

Tom C. Carrell
Birth Date:10 July 1900
Birth Place:Cooper, Texas
Death Place:Honolulu, Hawaii
State Senate:California
District:22nd
Term:January 2, 1967 – October 15, 1972
Preceded:Hugh P. Donnelly
Succeeded:Alan Robbins
State Assembly1:California
District1:41st
Term1:December 30, 1959 – January 2, 1967
Preceded1:Allen Miller
Succeeded1:David Negri
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Dolphia Carmack
Shirley
Children:3
Battles: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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Guide to the Thomas C. Carrell Collection, 1942-1972. Online Archive of California. July 24, 2016.
  2. Book: Vassar. Alexander C.. Legislators of California. 2011. 23 November 2016.
  3. Web site: Join California - Tom C. Carrell. joincalifornia.com.
  4. Web site: Carrell, Thomas C. (1900-1972). Oviatt Library. CSUN. July 24, 2016.
  5. News: Edison Seeks $128 Million Rate Boost. July 24, 2016. Valley News. Van Nuys, California. January 21, 1971. 20. Newspapers.com. registration .