Thomas W. Libous
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| Member of the New York Senate from the 51st, later the 52nd district |
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In office January 1989 – July 22, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Warren M. Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Frederick R. Akshar |
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| Born |
April 16, 1953 Johnson City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 3, 2016 (aged 63) Endicott, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Frances Libous |
| Children | Matthew Nicholas |
| Alma mater |
State University of New York, Broome State University of New York, Utica |
| Website | Official website |
Thomas W. Libous (April 14, 1953 – May 3, 2016) was an American politician. He was the New York State Senator representing the 52nd Senate District representing Broome, Tioga, Chenango and Delaware County. On July 22, 2015, he was found guilty of lying to the FBI, and vacated his Senate seat. He was serving his fourteenth term in the New York State Senate, and was Deputy Majority Leader. However, on November 24, 2015, U.S. District Judge Vincent Briccetti sentenced him to six months of house arrest, two years of probation and a $50,000 fine. Libous was not sentenced to jail time due his terminal cancer that had spread from his prostate to his lungs and bones.
Libous was a member of the Republican Party. In accordance with New York's electoral fusion policy, Libous was also regularly cross-endorsed by the Conservative Party of New York and the Independence Party. He served as Chair of the Transportation Committee, Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee, the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee and the Select Committee on the Disabled.
Libous grew up on Johnson City, New York's North Side and attended Johnson City Central School District. At a young age, he worked at his family's grocery store in Binghamton. Libous graduated from Broome Community College in 1973 and from the State University of New York at Utica in 1975, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Finance with honors.
After graduation, Libous returned to Binghamton and was employed by Chase Lincoln First Bank from 1975 through 1983, eventually becoming the director of marketing. In 1983, Libous became vice president of marketing for the Johnson City Publishing Company in Binghamton. He held that position until his election to the New York State Senate.
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