Roy C. Wilcox

Roy Cornwell Wilcox ( born December 25, 1891 in Meriden, Connecticut, † March 30, 1975 ) was an American politician. Between 1933 and 1935 he was Deputy Governor of the State of Connecticut.

Career

Roy Wilcox graduated from Yale University. He later worked in the industry. He also worked as a filmmaker and photographer. He also campaigned for the environment. During World War II he was a lieutenant in the U.S. Armed Forces. For his military services he was inducted as a Knight ( Chevalier ) in the Legion of Honor. Politically, he was a member of the Republican Party. In the 1920s he was temporarily at the council of Meriden. In 1926 he was elected to the Senate from Connecticut. Two years later he served as President pro tempore acting chairman of this committee. The official Senate chaired by the Deputy Governor constitutionally. Between 1931 and 1933, held the office of State Treasurer. In the years 1928 and 1940, he participated as a delegate to the Republican National Conventions relevant.

1932 Wilcox was elected to the side of Wilbur Lucius Cross for Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut. This post he held 1933-1935. Yet he was Deputy Governor and Chairman of the State Senate. In 1940 he was a member of the Republican State Executive for Connecticut. After that, he is no longer politically have appeared. He died on 30 March 1975 in his hometown of Meriden, where he was also buried.