Tom Hawk

Thomas Dale Hawk (born September 18, 1946)[1] is an American politician and educator who was a Democratic member of the Kansas Senate for the 22nd district until his resignation in 2023. He was formerly a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 67th District, serving 2005-2011, until being defeated by Republican Susan Mosier.

Tom Hawk
Member of the Kansas Senate
from the 22nd district
In office
January 14, 2013 – January 11, 2023
Preceded byRoger Reitz
Succeeded byUsha Reddi
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 67th district
In office
January 10, 2005 – January 10, 2011
Preceded byRoger Reitz
Succeeded bySusan Mosier
Personal details
Born
Thomas Dale Hawk

(1946-09-18) September 18, 1946
Colby, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseDiane
Children2
Residence(s)Manhattan, Kansas, U.S.
Alma materKansas State University
ProfessionEducator (retired)

Hawk previously served on the Governor's Education Policy Task Force, City-County Land Use Task Force, and Governor's Best Team for Agriculture and Natural Resources.

In the 2012 election, Hawk was elected to the Kansas Senate for the 22nd district against Republican Bob Reader, who had defeated incumbent Roger Reitz in the Republican primary election. The 22nd district includes all of Clay and Riley counties and portions of Geary County.[2]

Committee membership
  • Taxation
  • Vision 2020 (Ranking Member)
  • Social Services Budget

Personal life

Hawk is the owner of Tom Hawk Incorporated Professional Photography. He previously served as superintendent, school administrator, counselor and teacher at Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools. He received his BS in math education, MS in counseling, and PhD in educational administration from Kansas State University.

Hawk is married with two children. Through his marriage, he is related to Representative Sydney Carlin.

References
  1. U.S. Public Records Index Vol 1 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), 2010.
  2. http://www.kslegislature.org/li/m/pdf/district_maps/district_map_s_022.pdf
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