Background
Manison, Thomas Arthur was born on August 14, 1927 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of John Gabriel and Bernice (Sproles) Manison.
Manison, Thomas Arthur was born on August 14, 1927 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of John Gabriel and Bernice (Sproles) Manison.
Bachelor of Science, University Houston, 1950. Master of Education, University Houston, 1953. Postgraduate, University Houston, 1954—1960.
Teacher Galena Park Indiana School District, Texas, 1950—1952. Principal, coach Barbers Hill Indiana School District, 1952—1955. Superintendent Friendswood Indiana School District, Texas, 1955—1960.
Executive director South Texas Diabetes Association, Houston, 1967—1970. Owner, director Camp Manison, Friendswood, from 1947. Director Waters Davis Soil and Water Conservation District.
Charter member Governor's Commission Health and Safety Texas Youth Camps. Member speakers bureau Governor's Commission Physical Fitness, 1970—1976. Chairman board directors Presbyterian Cho-Yeh Camp and Conference Center, Galveston County Beach and Park Board, Houston-Galveston Area Council Governments Paul Harris fellow.
Served United States Army, 1945-1947.
Member of Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Physical Education and Recreation, Texas Association Health, Texas State Teachers Association (life), American Camping Association (life), Order Eastern Star, Rotary, Shriners, Masons, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Marjorie Robinson, November 24, 1961. Children: Ruth Ann, Karen Sue.