Thomas C. Slater

Thomas C. Slater
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 17th (pre-2003), 10th (after 2003) district
In office
3 January 1995  10 August 2009
Preceded by Mary C. Ross (R-17)
Succeeded by Scott A. Slater (D-10)
Personal details
Born (1945-05-21)May 21, 1945
Providence, Rhode Island
Died August 10, 2009(2009-08-10) (aged 64)
Providence, Rhode Island
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Jody D. McKiernan Slater
Children Gary M. Slater; Scott A. Slater; Ellen J. Slater Gopalakrishnan
Residence Providence, Rhode Island
Alma mater Johnson and Wales University
Profession sales manager
Religion Roman Catholic

Thomas C. Slater (1945–2009) was a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.

Thomas C. Slater was born in Providence, Rhode Island 21 May 1945 to Thomas J. and Edith M. (Simpson) Slater. He grew up in Providence, attended La Salle Academy, was a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, and he served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve retiring after 30 years with the rank of Sergeant Major. He was a Past Grand Knight and fourth degree member of the Cranston Knights of Columbus and a longtime member of the Providence Democratic City Committee.[1]

Slater ran for office on 8 November 1994 defeating incumbent Republican Representative Mary C. Ross by a margin of 55%-45% of the votes cast.[2] Slater served in the Rhode Island House of Representatives from 3 January 1995 until his death from lung cancer. One of the final pieces of legislation that Slater sponsored was during the 2009 session involving the legalization of medicinal marijuana.[3]

References

  1. R.I. "Rep. Thomas Slater dead at 68" Check |url= value (help). WPRI.com. Retrieved August 11, 2009.
  2. "1994 election results". Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  3. "House Resolution Honoring Thomas C. Slater". Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved 30 August 2010.


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