Thomas A. Maloney | |
|---|---|
 Maloney in 1925 | |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 20th district | |
| In office January 2, 1933 – January 7, 1957 | |
| Preceded by | Theodore McKay Wright |
| Succeeded by | Phillip Burton |
| Member of the California Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 5, 1925 – January 2, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Walter A. McDonald |
| Succeeded by | Bert B. Snyder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 22, 1889 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 1986 (aged 96) Belmont, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Helen Margaret Toomey |
| Children | 4 |
Thomas A. Maloney (May 22, 1889 – January 15, 1986) was an American politician who was first elected to the California State Senate in 1924. He was reelected in 1927.[1] In 1932 the Federal government instituted the Federal Reapportionment plan. When this happened Senator Maloney decided to run for State Assembly instead of the State Senate. He was elected to represent the 23rd assembly district.[1][2] He rose to become speaker pro tem in 1943 and kept the job through four speakers.[1] He held this position until 1956 when he lost the race for reelection. During his time in the Senate and the Assembly, Senator Maloney was elected as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Assembly and appointed to committees handling Constitutional Amendments, Finance and Insurance issues, and Government Organization issues. He gained a reputation for supporting labor, industry and business.
- ^ a b c Jacobs, John (1995). A Rage for Justice: The Passion and Politics of Phillip Burton. University of California Press. p. 44. ISBN 0-520-20411-5.
- ^ Hicke, Carole. "Oral History Interview with HON. JAMES D. GARIBALDI" (PDF). California Secretary of State. California State Archives State Government Oral History Program. Retrieved 29 November 2014.