Thomas W. Libous
Thomas W. Libous | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Senate | |
| In office January 4, 1989 – July 22, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Warren M. Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Fred Akshar |
| Constituency | 51st district (1989–2002) 52nd district (2003–2015) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 16, 1953 Johnson City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 3, 2016 (aged 63) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Frances Libous |
| Children | Matthew Nicholas |
| Alma mater | State University of New York, Broome State University of New York, Utica |
Thomas W. Libous (April 14, 1953 – May 3, 2016) was an American politician who served as a member of the New York State Senate from the 52nd Senate District, representing the counties of Broome, Tioga, Chenango and Delaware.
A Republican, Libous served on the Binghamton City Council in the 1980s. He was first elected to the State Senate in 1988 and won a total of 14 terms in the Senate, eventually rising to the position of deputy majority leader. An influential Albany dealmaker, Libous was notable for his advocacy for New York's Southern Tier. He continued serving in the Senate for several years following a 2009 terminal cancer diagnosis. On July 22, 2015, Libous forfeited his Senate seat when he was found guilty of lying to the FBI. His conviction was vacated following his death.