Hugh Leatherman
American politician
Hugh K. Leatherman Sr. (April 14, 1931 – November 12, 2021) was an American Republican politician. He was a member of the South Carolina Senate, from 1981 until his death.[1] He was the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Leatherman and sat on the state's Budget and Control Board.
Hugh Leatherman | |
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| President Pro Tempore of the South Carolina Senate | |
| In office January 25, 2017 – January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin L. Bryant |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| In office June 18, 2014 – January 24, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Yancey McGill |
| Succeeded by | Kevin L. Bryant |
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office January 14, 1981 – November 12, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John Waller |
| Succeeded by | Mike Reichenbach |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1931 Lincolnton, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | November 12, 2021 (aged 90) Florence, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jean |
| Alma mater | North Carolina State University (BS) |
He was President Pro Tempore of the South Carolina Senate for all but one day from 2014 through 2019.[2]
On October 22, 2021, it was announced that Leatherman was in hospice care in Florence, South Carolina for colorectal cancer.[3] He died from the disease on November 12, 2021 at the age of 90.[4]
References
change- ↑ aknittle@postandcourier.com, Andrew Knittle. "Hugh Leatherman re-elected as president pro tem of S.C. Senate in close vote". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
- ↑ "Hugh Leatherman will not take lieutenant governor job". Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- ↑ "Powerful South Carolina lawmaker Leatherman in hospice care". Live 5 News. October 22, 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
- ↑ "Hugh Leatherman, powerful SC budget chairman from Florence, dies at 90". The State. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
Other websites
change- South Carolina Legislature - Hugh K. Leatherman Sr. Archived 2007-07-29 at the Wayback Machine Official SC Senate Website
- Hugh K. Leatherman Sr.[permanent dead link] Official Constituent Service Website
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