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William C. Hennessy

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William Connor Hennessy
Chairman of the New York Democratic Party
In office
December 1982 – December 1984
Preceded byDominic J. Baranello
Succeeded byLaurence J. Kirwan
Personal details
Born1926 or 1927
Wellsville, New York[1]
Died (aged 74)
St. Peters Hospital
Albany, New York[1]
Political partyDemocratic

William Connor Hennessy (1926 or 1927 - November 2, 2001)[1] was an American civil servant and political figure. From 1982 to 1984, Hennessy served as chairman of the New York Democratic Party.

Career

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Hennessy worked at the New York State Department of Transportation for several decades, with his first position being a chainman in 1946. Governor Carey appointed Hennessy as Transportation Commissioner in 1977.[2]

In July 1987, Hennessy was appointed chairman of the New York State Thruway.[3] He resigned the position in 1988.[4]

Governor Mario Cuomo chose Hennessy as chairman of the state Democratic Party in 1982.[5][6] As chairman, Hennessy improved the party's finances. He resigned in 1984, citing health reasons.[7]

Personal life

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Hennessy married Corrinne Schwalb in 1951.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "William Connor Hennessy". The Post-Star. November 5, 2001. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  2. ^ Greenhouse, Linda (June 1, 1977). "Efforts to Require Deposits on Bottles Opposed by Carey". The New York Times. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  3. ^ Kolbert, Elizabeth (December 11, 1987). "30% Rise in Thruway Tolls Is Called Likely by Authority". The New York Times. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  4. ^ Kolbert, Elizabeth (November 30, 1988). "Chief of Thruway Panel Announces Resignation". The New York Times. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  5. ^ Lynn, Frank (January 2, 1983). "NO ONE RULES IN CUOMO'S DIVIDED INNER CIRCLE". The New York Times. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  6. ^ Lynn, Frank (December 13, 1982). "CUOMO'S MAN TO TAKE OVER AS PARTY CHIEF". The New York Times. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  7. ^ Lynn, Frank (December 11, 1984). "CUOMO REPORTEDLY PICKS UPSTATE DEMOCRAT TO LEAD PARTY". The New York Times. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  8. ^ "Corinne S. Hennessy". The Post-Star. November 30, 2011. Retrieved January 18, 2021.