Kevin B. Harrington
Kevin Brian Harrington (January 9, 1929 – November 27, 2008) was a Massachusetts politician who served as President of the Massachusetts State Senate.
Kevin B. Harrington | |
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| President of the Massachusetts Senate | |
| In office 1971–1978 | |
| Preceded by | Maurice A. Donahue |
| Succeeded by | William M. Bulger |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 2nd Essex District | |
| In office 1959–1978 | |
| Preceded by | Herbert Tuckerman |
| Succeeded by | John G. King |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kevin Brian Harrington January 9, 1929 Salem, Massachusetts[1] |
| Died | November 27, 2008 (aged 79) Danvers, Massachusetts[2] |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Kathleen M. Carney |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Saint Louis University Suffolk Law School |
| Profession | Teacher |
Early life, education, and career
Harrington attended Saint Louis University on a basketball scholarship. He taught government and history and coached basketball at Merrimack College.
He was a member of the Salem City Council during 1957-1959 and was elected to the State Senate in 1958. He became Senate President in 1971. He retired from the Senate in 1978 amid an investigation into a $2,000 illegal campaign check he allegedly cashed in 1970.[2]
Kevin B. Harrington Student Ambassador Program - Saint Anselm College
Harrington was a member of Saint Anselm College Board of Trustees and was instrumental in the creation of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at the college. Because of his work at Saint Anselm College, The Kevin B. Harrington Student Ambassador Program is named in his legacy.
See also
- 169th Massachusetts General Court
- The Harrington family
References
- Irving N. Haden and Lawrence R. Grove. 1959-1960 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Caitlin Castello (November 30, 2008). "Kevin B. Harrington; elevated state schools as Senate leader". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2009-12-30.
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| Preceded by Maurice A. Donahue |
President of the Massachusetts Senate 1971 – July 31, 1978 |
Succeeded by William M. Bulger |
