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Thomas S. Boyland (August 13, 1942 – February 7, 1982) was an American politician from New York. ==Life== Boyland was born on August 13, 1942,〔("BOYLAND, THOMAS" ) at Social Security Info〕 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Theodore Boyland and Ora Boyland. He graduated B.A. in mathematics from Philander Smith College.〔(''New York Red Book'' ) (1979–1980; pg. 190)〕 Then he went with the Peace Corps to East Africa, teaching in Zambia for some years. After his return, he attended Hunter College, Syracuse University and New York University. While studying for a master's degree, beginning in 1967, he taught mathematics at high schools in New York City. He married Linda, and they had three sons. He entered politics as a Democrat, and was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1977 until his death in 1982, sitting in the 182nd, 183rd and 184th New York State Legislatures. He died on February 7, 1982, during a meeting of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.〔(''THOMAS S. BOYLAND, BROOKLYN LEGISLATOR AND FORMER TEACHER'' ) by Edward A. Gargan, in the ''New York Times'' on February 8, 1982〕 He was succeeded in the Assembly by his brother William F. Boyland, and then by his nephew William Boyland, Jr. In Brooklyn, Thomas Boyland Park,〔("Thomas Boyland Park" ) at NYC Parks〕 Thomas S. Boyland School (Public School No.73),〔("Thomas S. Boyland Public School 73" ) at Classmates.com〕 and Thomas S. Boyland Street〔("THOMAS BOYLAND STREET" ) at Forgotten New York〕 were named in his honor. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Thomas S. Boyland」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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