Richard Hewes
Richard Hewes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
| In office 1966–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Richard N. Berry |
| Succeeded by | Nancy Masterton |
| Member of the Maine Senate | |
| In office 1976–1978 | |
| Preceded by | Richard N. Berry |
| Succeeded by | Barbara A. Gill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 16, 1926 Biddeford, Maine |
| Died | July 8, 2014 (aged 87) Cape Elizabeth, Maine |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Maine |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Richard David Hewes (August 16, 1926 – July 8, 2014) was an American politician from
Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives from 1973 to 1974. Another Republican Speaker was not elected until Robert Nutting
in December 2010.
Background
Hewes was born at Webber Hospital in
Boston, Massachusetts to practice law before returning to Maine and was a trial lawyer and senior partner in Portland.[1]
Hewes served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1966 to 1976. From 1972–1974, Hewes served as House Speaker. In that position, Hewes was noted for building ample public parking around the State House.[2] He left office to advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment.[2] In 1976, Hewes was narrowly elected to the State Senate from District 8. He served only one term in the Maine Senate.[3] In 1983, Hewes was appointed by Governor Joseph Brennan to the Cumberland County Commission, where he stayed until the 1990s.[4]
Death
Hewes died at his home in Cape Elizabeth of Parkinson's disease on July 8, 2014. He was 87.[4][5]
References
- ^ Richard David Hewes-obituary
- ^ Sun Journal. December 28, 2003. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ "Recount narrows Hewes' win margin". Bangor Daily News. November 25, 1976. p. 22. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Richard D. Hewes, 87: Longtime lawmaker served state, community". The Forecaster. July 17, 2014. Archived from the original on 6 August 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ Hoey, Dennis (July 9, 2014). "Longtime Maine lawmaker Richard D. Hewes dies at age 87". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved 2019-12-21.