Oliver L. Thompson, Jr. (jan 1, 1957 – dec 31, 1969)
Description:
Barrington, Rhode IslandDates of Service: January 1957-1969
Date of Birth: May 16, 1910
Birth Place: Denver, Colorado
Education: Providence College; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Boston University Law School
Occupation: Insurance and Real Estate
Military Service: Served in Armed Forces during World War II. Three and a half years in the Armed Forces; Two and half years in the Pacific theatre
Other Offices: Town Councilman, 1946-1952; Council President 1952-1956; Past Chairman of Bristol County Public Utility Commission. Chairman of the Eastern Shore Advisory Board of the Industrial National Bank of Rhode Island. Deputy Minority House Leader, 1960-1962; Minority House Leader, 1962-1969.
Affiliations: Commander of West Barrington Memorial Post No. 9742, V.F.W.; Member, United Veterans’ Council; President, Bristol County Lions Club; Chairman, Red Cross Branches and Barrington Community Fund Drive; Marshal of 1949 Memorial Day Parade; Director, Providence Community Chest; Memorial, Veterans’ Memorial Committee; West Barrington Men’s Club and Municipal Government Association of R.I. Member of Barrington Post, No. 8, American Legion; Barrington Community Services; Barrington Players; Bishop Hickey Council K. and C.; Fraternal Order of Police; Civilian Defense Council; Board of Directors, Providence Board of Realtors and Member of the Board of the R.I. State Association of Real Estate Boards, 1961-1962; National Director, National Association of Real Estate Boards, 1961-1962, Realtors Washington Committee; President, Bristol County Insurance Agents Association, 1966-1967; Member, Rhode Island Association of Insurance Agents.
Other Information: Representative from January 1957 until he resigned on August 1, 1969, to accept the appointment of Administrative to the Joint Committee on Legislative Affairs
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Date:
jan 1, 1957
dec 31, 1969
~ 13 years
