Thomas William McGee | |
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Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1975–1984 |
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Preceded by | David M. Bartley |
Succeeded by | George Keverian |
Majority Leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1969–1975 |
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Preceded by | David M. Bartley |
Succeeded by | William Q. MacLean, Jr. |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1963–1991 |
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Preceded by | George J. O'Shea, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Edward J. Clancy, Jr. |
Member of the Lynn City Council |
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In office 1956–1963 |
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Personal details | |
Born |
Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. |
May 24, 1924
Died | December 21, 2012 Danvers, Massachusetts, U.S. |
(aged 88)
Resting place | Pine Grove Cemetery Lynn, Massachusetts |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | Ann Sorrenti, div. Grace Hogan |
Residence | Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Alma mater | |
Profession | Politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1941–1945 |
Rank | Fourth Marine Division |
Battles/wars |
World War II Battle of Saipan Battle of Iwo Jima Battle of Tinian |
Awards |
Navy & Marine Corps Medal |
Navy & Marine Corps Medal
American Defense Service
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign
Thomas William McGee (May 24, 1924 – December 21, 2012) was an American politician who served as a member of the Lynn, Massachusetts City Council (1956–1963) and Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1963–1991), serving as its Speaker from 1975 to 1984. He was the father of Massachusetts state Senator Thomas M. McGee.