Thomas M. Hannigan

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Thomas M. Hannigan (May 30, 1940 – October 9, 2018) was an American businessman and politician.

Thomas M. Hannigan
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 4th district
In office
December 4, 1978 – November 30, 1992
Preceded byVic Fazio
Succeeded byDavid Knowles
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 8th district
In office
December 7, 1992 – November 30, 1996
Preceded byBev Hansen
Succeeded byHelen Thomson
Director of the California Department of Water Resources
In office
March 1, 1999 – June 1, 2003
Preceded byDavid N. Kennedy
Succeeded byMichael J. Spear
Personal details
Born(1940-05-30)May 30, 1940
Vallejo, California, U.S.
DiedOctober 9, 2018(2018-10-09) (aged 78)
Fairfield, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Jan Mape
(m. 1963; died 2006)
Children3
EducationSanta Clara University
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Years of service1963-1966
Rank Captain
Battles/warsVietnam War

Biography

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Hannigan was born in Vallejo, California. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1963 to 1966 and was commissioned a captain. In 1962, he graduated from Santa Clara University. He moved to Fairfield, California and was in the real estate business. He served on the Fairfield City Council rom 1970 to 1974 and as mayor of Fairfield from 1972 to 1974. Hannigan also served on the Solano County Board of Supervisors from 1974 to 1978 and served as chair of the board of supervisors. Hannigan served in the California State Assembly from December 4, 1978 - November 30, 1996 and was a Democrat. From 1999 to 2003, Hannigan served as the director of the California Department of Water Resources.[1][2]

The Fairfield–Vacaville station is named in his honor.[3][4]

Hannigan's daughter, Erin Hannigan Andrews, is the Supervisor of Solano County.[5]

References

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  1. ^ He 'keep the Democrats cats herded:'Former California legislator Thomas Hannigan dies
  2. ^ Online Archives of California, the papers of Thomas M. Hannigan-Biographical Sketch
  3. ^ "Train Station renamed for visionary Tom Hannigan".
  4. ^ "Thomas Hannigan Obituary (1940 - 2018) San Francisco Chronicle". Legacy.com.
  5. ^ "Erin Hannigan seeking Re-election to Solano County Board". 11 August 2019.
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