Thomas W. Blackwell
Thomas W. Blackwell | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 190th district | |
| In office January 4, 2005[1] – November 30, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Horsey |
| Succeeded by | Vanessa Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 29, 1958 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | August 22, 2017 (aged 58) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 3 |
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| Alma mater | Saint Academy |
| Occupation | Community Liaison to Congressman Robert Brady |
Thomas W. Blackwell IV (August 29, 1958[2] – August 22, 2017) was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 190th District from 2005 to 2008.[3] He lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was a father of three, one daughter and two sons. Blackwell was commissioner, of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority; worked for the International Longshoremen's Association as a longshoreman, business agent and eventual president of Local 1332. He lost the 2008 primary election and was succeeded by fellow Democrat Vanessa Brown. He was the son of Lucien E. Blackwell and Gloria L. Blackwell. He was also the step-son of Jannie Blackwell. He died on August 22, 2017, at age 58.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "SESSION OF 2005 - 189TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2005-01-04.
- ^ Former State Rep. Thomas Blackwell has died
- ^ "Rep. Thomas Blackwell". Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-10-17. Retrieved 2008-11-18.
- ^ Former State Rep. Thomas W. Blackwell passes away
External links
[edit]- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Thomas W. Blackwell official PA House profile (archived)
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Representative Thomas W. Blackwell official caucus website (archived)
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart