Hillman Terome Frazier facts for kids
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Hillman T. Frazier
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Frazier in 2009
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| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 27th district |
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| Assumed office December 8, 1993 |
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| Preceded by | Doug Anderson |
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives | |
| In office January 8, 1980 – December 8, 1993 |
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| Preceded by | Doug Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Mary Coleman |
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| Born | July 17, 1950 Hinds County, Mississippi |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jean |
| Residence | Jackson, Mississippi |
| Alma mater | Jackson State University George Washington University |
| Occupation | consultant |
Hillman Terome Frazier (born July 17, 1950) is an American politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Since 1993, he has served as a state senator in Mississippi. He represents the 27th District.
Before becoming a senator, Mr. Frazier was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He served there from 1980 until 1993. He was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He is married to Jean Clayton.
One important thing Mr. Frazier did was in 1995. He noticed that the state of Mississippi had never officially approved the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. This amendment made slavery illegal across the country. After he pointed this out, the Mississippi legislature voted to approve it.
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Education and Learning
Hillman T. Frazier attended two universities. He studied at Jackson State University. He also went to George Washington University National Law Center.
Working in the State Senate
As a state senator, Mr. Frazier works on many important issues. He is part of several groups called committees. These committees study different topics and help make new laws.
Senate Committees Hillman Frazier Serves On
- Housing - He is the Chair (leader) of this committee.
- Ethics - He is the Vice-Chair (second in charge) of this committee.
- Appropriations - This committee decides how the state's money is spent.
- Congressional Redistricting - This committee helps draw the lines for voting districts.
- Interstate and Federal Cooperation - This committee works with other states and the national government.
- Investigate State Offices - This committee looks into how state offices are run.
- Judiciary, Division A - This committee deals with laws and the justice system.
- Legislative Budget Committee - This committee helps plan the state's budget.
- Legislative Reapportionment - This committee helps redraw state legislative districts.
- Municipalities - This committee focuses on issues related to cities and towns.
- Public Health and Welfare - This committee works on health and well-being for people.
- Universities and Colleges - This committee deals with higher education.
More Information
You can find more details about Hillman T. Frazier online.
- Mississippi State Senate - Hillman Frazier (This is his official government page.)
