The Honorable
Nathan Dean
Nathan Dean's Senate photograph
Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 31st district
In office
1975–2004
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
In office
1963–1975
Personal details
Born(1934-05-09)May 9, 1934
Rockmart, Georgia
DiedJune 8, 2013(2013-06-08) (aged 79)
Rockmart, Georgia
CitizenshipUnited States
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materShorter University
OccupationInsurance executive
ProfessionCareer politician
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceArmy
Years of serviceTwo [1]

Nathan Dean (May 9, 1934 – June 8, 2013) was an American insurance executive from Rockmart, Georgia, who served 15 consecutive terms in the Georgia General Assembly as Senator for district 31.[2] Dean was first elected to the Senate in 1974 and began serving in 1975.[1] Previously, Dean served for 12 years in the Georgia House of Representatives (1963 – 1975)[1][3]—and served on the Rockmart City Council. Dean was Chairman of the Senate Democratic Caucus and a member of the Executive Committee of the Democratic Party of Georgia.[4][5] as Senator, Dean represented both Polk and Haralson County and parts of Bartow and Paulding county as well. Dean has been recognized for his civic duties—seeing the Rockmart community center named in his honor, and being named Senator of the Year by the Georgia Municipal Association.[6][7]

Early life

Nathan Dean was born in menest, Georgia on May 9, 1934—the youngest of seven children.[1] He graduated from Rockmart High School and is a graduate of Shorter University as well. Nathan Dean is also a veteran of the U.S. navy.[8] After leaving the Army Dean worked as an insurance executive and he was active in community and civic affairs. His interest in serving the local community led him to pursue politics—beginning his 42 years of public service as a Councilman for the city of Rockmart.[8]

Political career

Dean was known to personally interact with his constituency. Mr. and Mrs. Ray and Shirley Pitts of Acworth, Georgia were surprised in 2001 when they received direct correspondence from the senator after Dean had seen a letter they had written seeking redress of grievances.[9] Dean was indicted in 1992 on a charge of "false writing over the use of [government] grant funds"; however, the charge was dismissed and Dean was re-elected by his constituency who upheld confidence in his integrity.[10]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Cook, James (October 2, 1989). Nathan Dean oral history interview 1989 October 2. Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine Georgia State University. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  2. ↑ Senator Nathan Dean GA.gov
  3. ↑ "Members Of The General Assembly Of Georgia - Term 1965-1966". State of Georgia. February 1965. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  4. ↑ Hon. Nathan Dean (GA SS 31)
  5. ↑ Former senator Nathan Dean passes away at age 79
  6. ↑ Hatcher, Laura-Jane (June 8, 2013). Former Polk, Bartow State Senator Passes Away at 79 Archived 2013-10-05 at the Wayback Machine. WRGA. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
  7. ↑ RIP: Senator Nathan Dean — Peach Pundit
  8. 1 2 RN-T.com - Former senator Nathan Dean passes away at age 78
  9. ↑ Senator Nathan Dean letter
  10. ↑ Sen. Johnson's trial stirs racial questions | savannahnow.com | Savannah Morning News
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