Thomas W. Hoover
Thomas W. Hoover | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives | |
| In office 1964–1974 | |
| Member of the Albuquerque City Council | |
| In office 1974–1987 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Warren Hoover June 25, 1932 Washington, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 2025 (aged 92) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Bettye Hoover[1] |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University |
Thomas Warren Hoover (June 25, 1932 – April 5, 2025) was an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 1964 to 1974 and in the Albuquerque City Council from 1974 to 1987.
Life and career
Hoover was born in Washington, Iowa, the son of Leo and Rhea Hoover.[2] He served in the armed forces during the Korean War, which after his discharge,[3] he attended Iowa State University, earning his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.[4]
Hoover served in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 1964 to 1974.[5] After his service in the House, he then served in the Albuquerque City Council from 1974 to 1987.[6]
Death
Hoover died on April 5, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 92.[4]
References
- ^ "Veteran legislator to make council race in District 4". The Albuquerque Tribune. Albuquerque, New Mexico. March 21, 1974. p. 49. Retrieved June 7, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Thomas Warren Hoover". Legacy. Retrieved June 7, 2025 – via Legacy.com.
- ^ "Thomas Warren Hoover". U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959. Retrieved June 7, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ a b "Thomas Hoover". French Funerals & Cremations. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ New Mexico. Attorney General's Office (1969), Report of the Attorney General of New Mexico, Attorney General's Office
- ^ United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Public Works (1977), Hearings, Reports and Prints of the Senate Committee on Public Works, U.S. Government Printing Office