Thomas A. Roach
Thomas A. Roach | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from 39th district | |
| In office 1959–1960 | |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office 1966–1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 13, 1924 Cherokee County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | March 4, 2021 (aged 96) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | West Georgia College Mercer University |
Thomas A. Roach (March 13, 1924[1] – March 4, 2021) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives. He also served as a member for the 39th district of the Georgia State Senate.[2][3]
Life and career
[edit]Roach was born in Cherokee County, Georgia. He attended West Georgia College and Mercer University.[2]
In 1959, Roach was elected to represent the 39th district of the Georgia State Senate, serving until 1960. In 1966, he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives, serving until 1974.[2][3]
Roach died on March 4, 2021, at the age of 96.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Thomas Anderson "Andy" Roach". Sosebee Funeral Home. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1971–1972" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ a b "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1973–1974" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ "Thomas Anderson "Andy" Roach". Echovita. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
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