Harrison Richardson
Harrison L. Richardson (1930 - February 26, 2009) was an American lawyer and politician from Maine. A Republican, Richardson served three terms in the Maine House of Representatives (1965-1971) and one term in the Maine Senate (1973–75). He represented Cumberland in the Legislature.[1]
Political career
Richardson was a proponent of Maine's first income tax, which was adopted in 1969 due to a crisis in funding mental health. He was also an early advocate of
Professional career
A well-known trial lawyer, Richardson was named a Fellow to the American College of Trial Lawyers in 1975.[1]
Personal
Richardson played with the University of Maine football team, where was an All-New England tackle. He served in the United States Marine Corps, including 14 months in Korea. He died on February 26, 2009, at his home in Gorham.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Harrison L. Richardson Obituary". Portland Press Herald. March 1, 2009. Retrieved 28 April 2014.