Tom C. Carrell

Tom Cumming Carrell (July 10, 1900 – October 15, 1972) was an American politician.

Tom C. Carrell
Member of the California Senate from the 22nd district
In office January 2, 1967 – October 15, 1972
Preceded by	Hugh P. Donnelly
Succeeded by	Alan Robbins
Member of the California State Assembly from the 41st district
In office December 30, 1959 – January 2, 1967
Preceded by	Allen Miller
Succeeded by	David Negri
Personal details
Born	(1900-07-10)July 10, 1900 Cooper, Texas
Died	October 15, 1972(1972-10-15) (aged 72) Honolulu, Hawaii
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Dolphia Carmack Shirley
Children	3
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	World War II

Early life

Carrell was born on July 10, 1900, in Cooper, Texas.^[1] He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and he received a master's degree in education from the University of Southern California.^[1]

Career

During World War II, he served in the United States Army.^[2]

Carrell as a Democratic member of the California State Assembly for the 41st district from 1959 to 1967,^[3] and the California State Senate for the 22nd district from 1967 to 1972.^[4] As state senator, he objected to Southern California Edison's chairman Jack K. Horton's plan to increase electricity rates by 16% in 1971.^[5]

Death

Carrell died on October 15, 1972, in Honolulu, Hawaii.^[4]