Michael J. Tully Jr.

Michael J. Tully Jr.
Member of the New York State Senate
from the 7th district
In office
January 5, 1983 – August 5, 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
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMary
Children4
ResidenceNorth Hempstead
Alma materSt. 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

Michael Tully was born on July 23, 1933,[1] in New York City, the son of two Irish immigrants. 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 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.

Death and legacy

Tully died on August 5, 1997, of an unexpected heart attack at his home in Flower Hill, New York.[3] He was survived by his wife, Mary, and four adult children. Michael J. Tully Park, an outdoor sports complex and indoor aquatic activities center located in New Hyde Park, is named after him.[4]

See also

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. ^ Lambert, Bruce (August 6, 1997), "Michael J. Tully Jr., 64, Senator Who Fought for a Smoking Ban", The New York Times, retrieved January 1, 2023
  4. ^ "Michael J. Tully Park", Town of North Hempstead, retrieved January 1, 2023
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
7th District
1982–1997 		Succeeded by