Thomas Hynes | |
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.jpg) Hynes, circa 1977 | |
| Cook County Assessor | |
| In office January 1979 – March 9, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas M. Tully |
| Succeeded by | James Houlihan |
| President of the Illinois Senate | |
| In office February 16, 1977 – January 10, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Cecil Partee |
| Succeeded by | Philip J. Rock |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office January 13, 1971 – January 10, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Swanson |
| Succeeded by | Jeremiah Joyce |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Charles Hynes November 5, 1938 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 4, 2019 (aged 80) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Judy |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Loyola University (BA, JD) |
| Profession | Attorney Politician |
Thomas Charles Hynes (November 5, 1938 – May 4, 2019) was a physics teacher who served as Cook County Assessor, President of the Illinois Senate, and 19th Ward Democratic Committeeman. Hynes was also a third party candidate for mayor of Chicago in 1987, dropping out before election. He was the father of former Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes.[1]