Tom Triplett
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Tom Triplett | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 128th district | |
| In office 1971–1991 | |
| Succeeded by | Sonny Dixon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 11, 1935 Watauga County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | June 23, 2006 (aged 71) |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| Spouse | Judy Lancaster[2] |
| Children | 3[3] |
| Alma mater | Bluefield University |
Tom Triplett (March 11, 1935 – June 23, 2006) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 128th district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[3]
Life and career
[edit]Triplett was born in Watauga County, North Carolina. He attended Bluefield University and served in the United States Air Force.[3]
Triplett was mayor of Port Wentworth, Georgia. In 1971, he was elected to represent the 128th district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[3] He served until 1991, when he was succeeded by Sonny Dixon.[4]
Triplett died in June 2006 of cancer, at the age of 71.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "(untitled brief)". The State. Columbia, South Carolina. November 3, 1977. p. 58. Retrieved December 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Thomas Triplett Obituary (1935-2006)". Savannah Morning News. June 24, 2006. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ "1991 Georgia House of Representatives", Georgia General Assembly
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