Background
Smith, Tom was born on March 16, 1927 in St. Paul.
military officer State Legislator
Smith, Tom was born on March 16, 1927 in St. Paul.
Bachelor, Roosevelt University, 1968. Master of Arts, Arizona State University, 1973.
Retired lieutenant colonel United States Marine Corps, 1945-1968. Retired educator, 1970-1984. Member Arizona House of Representatives, 1991-1998, Arizona Senate, District 26, Phoenix, since 1998.
Member appropriations committee, member education committee Arizona State Senate, vice-chairman judiciary committee, chairman rules committee.
Active Scottdale Cultural Center, Phoenix Symphony. Member Scottsdale School District Governing Board, 1983-1986. Member Veterans of Foreign Wars (life), 1st Marine Division Association (life), Retired Officers Association, Retired Teachers Association, Navy Mutual Aid Association, Mustang Association, China Marine Association.
Married Sarah Jane Smith. 7 children.