Background
Irvin, Thomas T. was born on July 14, 1929 in Hall County, Georgia, United States. Son of C.T. and Gladys Lee (Hogan) Irvin.
State Commissioner of Agriculture
Irvin, Thomas T. was born on July 14, 1929 in Hall County, Georgia, United States. Son of C.T. and Gladys Lee (Hogan) Irvin.
Owner lumber business, Clarkesville, Georgia, 1944-1967. Executive secretary to Governor State of Georgia, Atlanta, 1967-1969, commissioner agriculture, since 1969. President Southern United States Trade Association, New Orleans, 1982-1983, 91-92, Southern Association State Departments Agriculture, Atlanta, 1972-1973, secretary-treasurer, 2001-2002, vice president, since 2002.
President National Association State Departments Agriculture, Washington, 1986-1987.
Manifestations religious freedom include supporting separation of church and state, advocating for people everywhere to be guaranteed the right to worship free from discrimination, and lifting up respectful dialog as a healthy means to understanding.
Responsibility for parenting is to encourage social, economic, and religious efforts to maintain and strengthen relationships within families in order that every member may be assisted toward complete personhood.
Chairman board trustees Hazel Grove Elementary School, Habersham County, Georgia, 1952-1956. State representative Georgia General Assembly, 1956-1967. Member, chairman Habersham County Board Education, 1956-1976.
Director Georgia School Boards Association, 1959-1969, president, 1968-1969. Member Stone Mountain Memorial Association, 1969-1978, chairman, 1969-1974. Board trustees Truett-McConnell College, 1990-1996, chairman, 1996-1997, 98-99.
Board trustees Peidmont College, since 2001. Chairman Georgia Development Authority. Deacon Antioch Baptist Church.
Member Georgia Finance and Investment Committee, Georgia Building Authority, Georgia Agrirama Authority, Georgia State Employees Benefit Council, Georgia Pay-for-Performance Task Force. Member AGHON Society, Gridiron Society, Masons (grand master of Georgia, 33 degree scottish rite, Distinguished Service award for Georgia), Shriners.
Married Edna Bernice Frady, June 1, 1947. Children: James, Johnny, David, Londa Irvin Wilson, Lisa Irvin Collier.