Nathan Dean

Nathan Dean (May 9, 1934 – June 8, 2013) was an insurance executive from Rockmart, Georgia, who served 15 consecutive terms in the Georgia General Assembly as Senator for district 31.[2] Dean was first elected to the Senate in 1974 and began serving in 1975.[1] Previously, Dean served for 12 years in the Georgia House of Representatives (1963 – 1975)[1][3]—and served on the Rockmart City Council. Dean was Chairman of the Senate Democratic Caucus and a member of the Executive Committee of the Democratic Party of Georgia.[4][5] as Senator, Dean represented both Polk and Haralson County and parts of Bartow and Paulding county as well. Dean has been recognized for his civic duties—seeing the Rockmart community center named in his honor, and being named Senator of the Year by the Georgia Municipal Association.[6][7]

The Honorable

Nathan Dean
Nathan Dean's Senate photograph
Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 31st district
In office
1975  2004 Senate Committees
Nathan Dean's seat
Committee name
MemberAppropriations
Ex OfficioBanking and Financial Institutions
Ex OfficioCorrections, Correctional Institutions and Property
ChairmanFinance and Public Utilities
Ex OfficioInsurance and Labor
SecretaryInterstate Cooperation
MemberReapportionment
MemberRules
MemberTransportation
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
In office
1963–1975
Personal details
Born(1934-05-09)May 9, 1934
Rockmart, Georgia
DiedJune 8, 2013(2013-06-08) (aged 79)
Rockmart, Georgia
CitizenshipUnited States
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materShorter University
OccupationInsurance executive
ProfessionCareer politician
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceArmy
Years of serviceTwo [1]

Early life

Nathan Dean was born in Rockmart, Georgia on May 9, 1934—the youngest of seven children.[1] He graduated from Rockmart High School and is a graduate of Shorter University as well. Nathan Dean is also a veteran of the U.S. Army.[8] After leaving the Army Dean worked as an insurance executive and he was active in community and civic affairs. His interest in serving the local community led him to pursue politics—beginning his 42 years of public service as a Councilman for the city of Rockmart.[8]

Political career

Dean was known to personally interact with his constituency. Mr. and Mrs. Ray and Shirley Pitts of Acworth, Georgia were surprised in 2001 when they received direct correspondence from the senator after Dean had seen a letter they had written seeking redress of grievances.[9] Dean was indicted in 1992 on a charge of "false writing over the use of [government] grant funds"; however, the charge was dismissed and Dean was re-elected by his constituency who upheld confidence in his integrity.[10]

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