Michael J. Tully Jr.

Michael J. Tully Jr. (July 23, 1933 – August 5, 1997) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Michael J. Tully Jr.
Member of the New York Senate from the 7th District
In office
1982–1997
Preceded byJohn D. Caemmerer
Succeeded byMichael Balboni
Personal details
Born(1933-07-23)July 23, 1933
New York City, New York
DiedAugust 5, 1997(1997-08-05) (aged 64)
Flower Hill, New York
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Mary
Children4
ResidenceNorth Hempstead
Alma materSt. John's University, St. John's University School of Law

Life

He was born on July 23, 1933,[1] in New York City. He graduated from St. John's University and St. John's University School of Law. He practiced law in Roslyn, and entered politics as a Republican. He married Mary, and they had four children.

He was an Assistant D.A. of Nassau County; a member of the Town Council of North Hempstead from 1968 to 1971; and Supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead from 1972 to 1982.

On April 20, 1982, he was elected to the New York State Senate (7th D.), to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John D. Caemmerer.[2] He was re-elected several times, and remained in the State Senate until his death in 1997, sitting in the 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th, 188th, 189th, 190th, 191st and 192nd New York State Legislatures. He was Chairman of the Committee on Health from 1989 to 1994.

He died on August 5, 1997, at his home in Flower Hill, New York, of a heart attack.[3]

gollark: It's not really that urgent, it'd just be good.
gollark: If you like, they can probably be connected to some sort of citywide essential system automatic powerup... system...
gollark: <@!290217153293189120> <@!418589168197697556> Please turn your Chorus City shops back on.
gollark: If it broke can we trust the output? I suppose it depends how it breakeded.
gollark: Chorus City dwellers: would you be interested in a subway-type thing based on small train lines underneath the roads?

References

  1. TULLY, MICHAEL" at Social Security Info
  2. DEMOCRATS WIN 3 RACES IN LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS by Frank Lynn, in the New York Times on April 21, 1982
  3. Michael J. Tully Jr., 64, Senator Who Fought for a Smoking Ban by Bruce Lambert, in the New York Times on August 6, 1997
New York State Senate
Preceded by
John D. Caemmerer
New York State Senate
7th District

1982–1997
Succeeded by
Michael Balboni
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