Tom Burch

Thomas J. Burch (born July 19, 1931) is an American politician in the state of Kentucky.[1]

Tom Burch
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 30th district
Assumed office
1978
Personal details
Born (1931-07-19) July 19, 1931
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Patty McDevitt
ResidenceLouisville, Kentucky
Occupationformer production control manager

Burch, born in Louisville, attended Bellarmine College, graduating in 1959 in business.[2] He served in the United States Navy and United States Naval Reserve from 1948 to 1956, and also worked for General Electric from 1953 to 1991 as a production control manager.[3] He was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives initially in 1972, serving a single term, until 1975. He elected again in 1977 to represent district 30, as a Democrat, and has served since.[3] Committees he served on currently are: Budget Review Subcommittee on Human Resources, Health and Welfare (Chair) House Budget Review Subcommittee on Human Resources, Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare (Co-Chair), Interim Joint Committee on Licensing and Occupations, Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection, Licensing and Occupations, and Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety.

Awards received include:[3]

  • Distinguished Service Award, Jefferson County Health Board
  • Kentucky Association of Homes for Children Circle of Love Award
  • Kentucky Outstanding Legislator Award for Health Legislation
  • Kidney Foundation Legislative Award
  • Legislator of the Year Child Support Enforcement 1990

A Catholic by religion, Burch is married to Patty McDevitt and has five children and resides in Louisville.[3] He is a member a board member of Brooklawn Youth Services, and a member of the Home of the Innocents, Kentucky Domestic Violence Association, Kentucky Organ Donor Council, Kentucky Welfare Reform Coalition, Kosair Children's Hospital, Lions Foundation, and the National Organization for Women.[2][3]

In 2010, Burch released a statement regarding alleged sexual abuse he experienced as a youth by a Catholic priest.[4]

References
  1. http://www.lrc.ky.gov/legislator/h030.htm
  2. About Democrat Tom Burch
  3. Thomas Burch's Biography - Project Vote Smart
  4. State Rep. Tom Burch speaks publicly about his sexual abuse by a priest | Politics and Government | Kentucky.com
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