Gene E. Snowden (April 7, 1928 – June 10, 2019) was an American politician from the state of Indiana. A Republican, he served in the Indiana House of Representatives and Indiana State Senate in a legislative career spanning from 1964 until his resignation in 1983.[6][7] He was president pro tempore of the Senate from 1979 to 1980.[8] He served as a Huntington, Indiana City Councilman from 1962 to 1964.[9] He was elected County Auditor in 1988 and Mayor in 1992.[10] He lost reelection as Mayor to Bob Kyle in 1995. It was his first election loss.[11] Gene Snowden died on June 10, 2019.[12]
Gene Snowden | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Huntington, Indiana | |
| In office 1992–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Ronald Schenkel[1] |
| Succeeded by | Bob Kyle |
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office November 8, 1972 – August 22, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph William Harrison[2] |
| Succeeded by | Harold "Potch" Hugh Wheeler |
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office November 9, 1966 – November 8, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Galen Alvin Colclesser[3] |
| Succeeded by | John Franklin Shawley[4] |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from Huntington County | |
| In office November 4, 1964 – November 9, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | George William Stocksdale[5] |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Paul Coblentz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 7, 1928 Huntington, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | June 10, 2019 (aged 91) Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Olivet Nazarene College |
| Occupation | store manager, insurance/real estate |
References
edit- ^ Huntington County, Indiana. Turner. 1993. ISBN 9781563111211.
- ^ "List of All Offices and Office Holders". 5 March 2015.
- ^ "State Senators from Huntington County". Archived from the original on 2018-03-27. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
- ^ "List of All Offices and Office Holders". 5 March 2015.
- ^ "State Representatives from Huntington County". Archived from the original on 2018-03-27. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
- ^ "Snowden quits legislature for new post". The Indianapolis News. 23 August 1983. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Gene Snowden receives Distinguished Service Award".
- ^ "Retirement not on the horizon for service-minded Snowden | Huntington County Tab".
- ^ "Indiana Legislator Database". Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Huntington County Honors". www.huntingtoncountyhonors.org. Archived from the original on 2018-03-27.
- ^ "We won, each party in state proclaims". The Indianapolis News. 9 November 1995. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Obituary for Gene Snowden | McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home".
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