Thomas Wyss

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Thomas Wyss
Indiana State Senate District 15
Incumbent
Assumed office 1985
Current term ends 2012
Political party	Republican
Profession	Retired
Website	Senate website

Thomas Wyss (b. October 24, 1942) is a Republican member of the Indiana Senate, representing District 15.

Education

Wyss earned his BS in Industrial Supervision from Purdue University, Fort Wayne.

Professional experience

Wyss was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Indiana Air National Guard from 1966 to 1997. He is currently a retired Program Development Specialist for General Electric Corporation Industrial Systems.

Political experience

Wyss is a member of the Allen County Republican Club. He was an Allen County Council Member from 1978 to 1985. He then served as a Precinct Committee Member from 1976 to 1986 and again from 1993 to 1998. He joined the Indiana State Senate in 1985 and has served in that position since. He is former Majority Whip, representing the 15th district.

Committee membership

• Appointments and Claims Committee, Indiana Senate
• Appropriations Committee, Indiana Senate
• Education and Career Development Committee, Indiana Senate
• Elections Committee, Indiana Senate
• Homeland Security, Transportation & Veterans Affairs Committee, Indiana Senate
• Rules and Legislative Procedure Committee, Indiana Senate

Personal life

Wyss and his wife, Shirley, have two children.

External links

• Official Indiana State Senate website of Thomas Wyss
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1994

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