Dawson Mathis facts for kids
Marvin Dawson Mathis was an American politician. He was known for serving as a U.S. Representative for Georgia. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He represented Georgia's 2nd congressional district from 1971 to 1981.
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Who Was Dawson Mathis?
Dawson Mathis was born on November 30, 1940. His hometown was Nashville, Georgia. He grew up and lived in Georgia for most of his life. He passed away on April 17, 2017, at the age of 76.
Early Life and Education
Dawson Mathis went to college at South Georgia College. It is located in Douglas, Georgia. Before becoming a politician, he worked in television news. From 1964 to 1970, he was the news director for WALB-TV. This TV station is in Albany, Georgia.
Serving in Congress
Dawson Mathis was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He served as a Democrat. He was a U.S. Representative from January 3, 1971, to January 3, 1981. This means he served for ten years.
What is a U.S. Representative?
A U.S. Representative is a person elected to speak for a certain area. This area is called a congressional district. These representatives work in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. Their job is to create and vote on laws for the country. They also represent the needs of the people in their district.
After Congress
In 1980, Mathis tried to become a U.S. Senator. However, he was not chosen for that role. In 1982, he tried to get his old seat back in the House of Representatives. But he lost in the election to Charles Hatcher. After his time in Congress, he worked as a private advocate. He continued to live in Nashville, Georgia.
Later Years
Dawson Mathis passed away in April 2017. He died in Tifton, Georgia. He was 76 years old.
