Tanya Thornton Shewell
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| Tanya Thorton Shewell | |
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Delegate Maryland District 5A
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office August 17, 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Carmen Amedori |
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| Succeeded by | incumbent |
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| Born | March 9, 1944 Piqua, OH |
| Political party | Republican |
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[edit] Background
Tanya Shewell replaced Carmen Amedori when she was appointed to the Parole Commission by Governor Bob Ehrlich in 2004. In 2007, she became the Deputy Minority Whip in the Maryland House of Delegates. Shewell represents District 5A, which covers Carroll County, MD.
[edit] Education
Tanya Shewell attended Troy High School in Troy, OH and graduated as valedictorian. She graduated from Towson State University, summa cum laude, with her B.S. in 1970.
[edit] Career
Tanya Shewell is the manager of a family business, Shewell Enterprises, since 1969. She has worked for State Department of Education at the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, 1974-77, the Carroll Lutheran Health Care Center, 1981-83, and Granite Health, 1983-1991.
