David N. Hitchcock

David N. Hitchcock was an American politician and lawyer who represented Albany County as a Democrat in the Wyoming Senate. He served from 1951 to 1955, and again from 1967 to 1979. Hitchcock served as Senate Minority Leader in the 43rd Wyoming Legislature.

Early life and education

Hitchcock was born in Laramie, Wyoming, on June 2, 1918. He graduated from high school in 1935 and obtained bachelor and law degrees from the University of Wyoming.

Career

Hitchcock represented Albany County as a Democrat in the Wyoming Senate from 1951 to 1955, and again from 1967 to 1979. He also served as Senate Minority Leader from 1975 to 1977 in the 43rd Wyoming Legislature.
Hitchcock served a total of four terms in the Wyoming Senate. During his time in office, Hitchcock served on the following committees.

Travel and Recreation
Industrial Development and Water Resources
Revenue
Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions
Rules and Procedures
Education, Health and Welfare

Outside of the Wyoming Legislature, Hitchcock was an attorney who practiced in Laramie. In 1978, Hitchcock announced that he would not seek re-election to the Wyoming Senate, citing "a heavy load in his law practice".

Personal life and death

Hitchcock married twice and had four children. His second wife, Wanda, ran for Hitchcock's seat in 1978, though she was defeated by Republican David R. Nicholas.
Hitchcock died at the age of 61 in Laramie, Wyoming; he is believed to have shot himself in the head on the night of December 15, 1979. His body was discovered the following morning on the lawn of the Albany County Courthouse. Hitchcock's vehicle was located a block away by a police station.