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Dawson Mathis

1940 – 2017

American politician

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About Dawson Mathis

Lived 1940 – 2017 (aged 76). Dawson Mathis was an American politician, lawyer and news presenter.

Marvin Dawson Mathis (November 30, 1940 – April 17, 2017) was an American politician. A Democrat, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Georgia.

Early life Mathis was born on November 30, 1940, in Nashville, Georgia, the son of Marvin W. Mathis and Nell Dawson (née Abel) Mathis. Educated at public schools in Nashville, he studied at South Georgia State College. From 1964 to 1970, he was director of WALB.

Career Mathis was a Democrat. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1971, to January 3, 1981, representing Georgia's 2nd district.

Mathis unsuccessfully ran for the United States Senate in 1980, Ideologically, he was conservative. He supported low taxes, small government spending, and national defense.

After serving in Congress, Mathis became a lobbyist, as which he represented MassMutual, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, the United Parcel Service, and the Westinghouse Electric Corporation, among other clients. He retired in 2009. He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the National Fraternal Order of Police, and Toastmasters International. He died on April 17, 2017, aged 76, in Tifton, from heart failure.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
South Georgia State College
Positions held
United States representative

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Dawson Mathis's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Dawson Mathis?

American politician (1940-2017)

When was Dawson Mathis born?

Dawson Mathis was born on 30 November 1940 in Nashville.

When did Dawson Mathis die?

Dawson Mathis died on 17 April 2017 in Tifton.

What was Dawson Mathis's occupation?

Dawson Mathis was a politician, lawyer and news presenter.

What nationality was Dawson Mathis?

Dawson Mathis was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dawson Mathis

· Wikidata: Q1178875

· DBpedia: Dawson Mathis

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