Michael J. Tully Jr.

Michael J. Tully Jr.
Member of the New York Senate from the 7th District
In office
1982–1997
Preceded by John D. Caemmerer
Succeeded by Michael Balboni
Personal details
Born (1933-07-23)July 23, 1933
New York City, New York
Died August 5, 1997(1997-08-05) (aged 64)
Flower Hill, New York
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Mary
Children 4
Residence North Hempstead
Alma mater St. John's University, St. John's University School of Law

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

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]

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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