Thomas R. Fortune (February 8, 1917 – December 30, 1986) was an American politician who served in the New York State Assembly from the 55th district from 1969 to 1982.[1][2]
Thomas R. Fortune | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from the 55th district | |
In office January 1, 1969 – December 31, 1982 | |
Preceded by | Shirley Chisholm |
Succeeded by | William F. Boyland |
Personal details | |
Born | Suffolk, Virginia | February 8, 1917
Died | December 30, 1986 Brooklyn, New York City, New York | (aged 69)
Political party | Democratic |
He died on December 30, 1986, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York at age 69.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Troy Times Record Newspaper Archives, Sep 19, 1977, p. 1". Newspaperarchive.com. 1977-09-19. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
- ^ "Five Incumbent State Legislators Defeated; Many Others Turn Back; Stiff Challenges". Nytimes.com. 1982-09-24. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
- ^ "Thomas Fortune, Ex-Lawmaker, Dies". Nytimes.com. 1987-01-07. Retrieved 2019-12-07.