Patsy Hazlewood | |
|---|---|
 Rep. Hazlewood in 2018 | |
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
| Assumed office 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Floyd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 19, 1949 Fayetteville, Tennessee |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 1: Ben |
| Alma mater | Middle Tennessee State University |
| [1][2][3] | |
Patsy Hazlewood (born November 19, 1949[4][5]) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 27 since January 8, 2014.
In 2023, Hazlewood supported a resolution to expel three Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented.[6]
Background
Hazlewood had an extensive background in business prior to politics, retiring from AT&T, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, and as Director of CapitalMark Bank & Trust.[5]
Education
Hazlewood received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1973 from Middle Tennessee State University in Physics and Secondary Education.[4][5]
2018 Election
The following are the results for the 2018 District 27 Election:[7]
| Candidates | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patsy Hazelwood (R) | 18,360 | 65 | |
| Brent Morris (D) | 9,887 | 35 | |
| Total | 28,247 | 100 | |
Current Legislative Committees
Hazlewood currently serves as the Chair of the Financial Ways and Means Committee and is a member of the Banking and Investments Subcommittee, the Commerce committee and the Joint Committee on Pensions and Insurance.[8][9]
Current Caucus/Non-Legislative Committees
Hazlewood is a current member of the Tennessee State House of Representatives Business and Utilities Subcommittee, House Ethics Committee and House Finance Committee.[10]
Civic Memberships
Hazlewood has participated in the following civic memberships:[9]
| Title | Organization |
|---|---|
| Member and Past President | Chattanooga Rotary Club |
| Immediate Past President | Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga |
| Member | Bible in the Schools Board |
| Member | Friends of the Festival Board |
| Member | Stadium Corporation Board |
| Past Board Chair | Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce |
Honors and awards
Hazlewood has received the TN Woman of Distinction Award for 2012, the Chattanooga Area Manager of the Year for 1999, the Chattanooga Philanthropist of the Year and the Junior League Community Service Award.[9][11]
Religion
Hazlewood is a Presbyterian and has served as an elder and trustee of Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church.[4]
References
- ↑ "WIP: Patsy Hazlewood is the Incumbent in TN District 27". CWLI: Chattanooga Women's Leadership Institute. 2016-07-21. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
- ↑ "Cooper: Give Patsy Hazlewood third term". timesfreepress.com. 2018-10-18. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
- ↑ "Yet another Tennessee Republican House member calls on Glen Casada to resign". timesfreepress.com. 2019-05-13. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
- 1 2 3 "United States Senate". projects.timesfreepress.com. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
- 1 2 3 "Representatives - TN General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
- ↑ Andone, Dakin; Young, Ryan; Simonson, Amy; Almasy, Steve. "Tennessee's Republican-led House expels 2 Democratic lawmakers over gun reform protest, fails in bid to oust a third". CNN. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ↑ "November 2018 General Totals" (PDF).
- ↑ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2019-07-06.
- 1 2 3 "Representatives - TN General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved 2019-07-11.
- ↑ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2019-07-11.
- ↑ "Chattanooga Area Manager of the Year". www.camoy.org. Retrieved 2019-07-11.