Thomas Docking
Thomas Robert Docking (August 10, 1954 – August 24, 2017) was an American politician. He was the 41st Lieutenant Governor of Kansas from 1983–87. A lawyer, he was an alumnus of the University of Kansas.[1][2]
Thomas Docking | |
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| 41st Lieutenant Governor of Kansas | |
| In office January 10, 1983 – January 12, 1987 | |
| Governor | John W. Carlin |
| Preceded by | Paul Dugan |
| Succeeded by | Jack D. Walker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Robert Docking August 10, 1954 Lawrence, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | August 24, 2017 (aged 63) Wichita, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jill Docking |
| Alma mater | University of Kansas |
| Occupation | lawyer |
His father, Robert Docking, and grandfather George Docking, both served as Governor of Kansas. Docking died from cancer on August 24, 2017.[3]
References
- "The Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory". Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, Incorporated. January 1, 1999 – via Google Books.
- (U.S.), National Conference of Lieutenant Governors (January 1, 1985). "The National Conference of Lieutenant Governors ... Biographical Sketches and Portraits". The Conference – via Google Books.
- Former Kansas Lt. Gov. Tom Docking dies at 63, ksn.com, August 25, 2017.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Paul Dugan |
Lieutenant Governor of Kansas 1983–1987 |
Succeeded by Jack D. Walker |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by John W. Carlin |
Democratic nominee for Governor of Kansas 1986 |
Succeeded by Joan Finney |
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