Tamara Grigsby
American politician (1974-2016)
Tamara D. Grigsby (November 19, 1974 – March 15, 2016) was an American social worker. She was a university professor from Wisconsin. She served as a Democratic Party member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 18th Assembly District, from 2005 until 2013.
Tamara Grigsby | |
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 Grigsby in 2009 | |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 18th district | |
| In office 2005–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 19, 1974 Pullman, Washington |
| Died | March 15, 2016 (aged 41) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | single |
| Alma mater | Howard University, University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Profession | social worker, university professor |
Grigby's staff announced on December 22, 2011 that she was hospitalized in intensive care, battling cancer.[1] In April 2012, Grigsby announced she would be retiring from the Assembly to recover her strength.[2] Her death was announced on March 15, 2016.[3]
References
change- ↑ "State Rep. Tamara Grigsby in intensive care, fighting unknown illness". WTMJ-TV. Archived from the original on 6 June 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
- ↑ 'Two State Legislators Plan To Retire,' La Crosse Tribune, April 18, 2012, p. B-2.
- ↑ Former state Rep. Tamara Grigsby dies
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