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Melton Donald “Mel” Hancock

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Melton Donald “Mel” Hancock Famous memorial Veteran

Birth
Cape Fair, Stone County, Missouri, USA
Death
6 Nov 2011 (aged 82)
Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA
Burial
Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA Add to Map
Plot
K, 9, 0652
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US Congressman. A member of the Republican Party, he served Missouri's 7th District in the US House of Representatives from 1989 until 1997. He received his BS from Southwest Missouri State University in 1951 and following graduation, he served with the US Air Force for two years. He worked in the insurance industry and later founded a business which leased security equipment. Prior to holding public office, Hancock was noted as the initiator of what became widely known as the "Hancock Amendment". Passed by Missouri voters in 1980 through referendum, the purpose of the act was to limit taxes and expenses. The law would inspire other state to adopt the policy. During his tenure in the Congress, Hancock served on the House Ways and Means Committee.
US Congressman. A member of the Republican Party, he served Missouri's 7th District in the US House of Representatives from 1989 until 1997. He received his BS from Southwest Missouri State University in 1951 and following graduation, he served with the US Air Force for two years. He worked in the insurance industry and later founded a business which leased security equipment. Prior to holding public office, Hancock was noted as the initiator of what became widely known as the "Hancock Amendment". Passed by Missouri voters in 1980 through referendum, the purpose of the act was to limit taxes and expenses. The law would inspire other state to adopt the policy. During his tenure in the Congress, Hancock served on the House Ways and Means Committee.

Bio by: C.S.



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  • Originally Created by: C.S.
  • Added: Nov 6, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79999151/melton_donald-hancock: accessed ), memorial page for Melton Donald “Mel” Hancock (14 Sep 1929–6 Nov 2011), Find a Grave Memorial ID 79999151, citing Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Springfield, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.