| Thomas C. Slater | |
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| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 17th (pre-2003), 10th (after 2003) district |
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| In office 3 January 1995 – 10 August 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Mary C. Ross (R-17) |
| Succeeded by | Scott A. Slater (D-10) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 21, 1945 Providence, Rhode Island |
| Died | 10 August 2009 Providence, Rhode Island |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jody D. McKiernan Slater |
| Children | Gary M. Slater; Scott A. Slater; Ellen J. Slater Gopalakrishnan |
| Residence | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | Johnson and Wales University |
| Profession | sales manager |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Thomas C. Slater (1945–2009) was a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.
Thomas C. Slater was born in Providence, Rhode Island 21 May 1945 to Thomas J. and Edith M. (Simpson) Slater. He grew up in Providence, attended La Salle Academy, was a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, and he served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve retiring after 30 years with the rank of Sergeant Major. He was a Past Grand Knight and fourth degree member of the Cranston Knights of Columbus and a long time member of the Providence Democratic City Committee.[1]
Slater ran for office on 8 November 1994 defeating incumbent Republican Representative Mary C. Ross by a margin of 55%-45% of the votes cast.[2] Slater served in the Rhode Island House of Representatives from 3 January 1995 until his death from lung cancer. One of the final pieces of legislation that Slater sponsored was during the 2009 session involving the legalization of medicinal marijuana.[3]