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Public Officers
of the
COMMONWEALTH
of
MASSACHUSETTS
Prepared and printed under authority of
Section 18 of Chapter 5 of the General Laws
by
EDWARD B. O'NEILL
Senate Clerk
and
WALLACE C. MILLS
Clerk of the House of Representatives
3gSs> 60
SENATORS
AND
REPRESENTATIVES
FROM
MASSACHUSETTS
IN THE
CONGRESS
OF THE
UNITED STATES
U. S. SENATE
EDWARD M. KENNEDY
Squaw Island, Hyannisport, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Feb. 22, 1932.
Education: Milton Acad.; Harvard University,
B.A., '56; Int. Law School, The Hague; Univ.
of Virginia Law School, LL.B., '59.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Trustee: Bos. Symphony, B.U.,
Children's Hosp., Kennedy Ctr. for Perform-
ing Arts, J. F. Kennedy Library, R. F. Kennedy
Found., Lahey Clinic, Mus. of Science; Pres.,
J. P. Kennedy, Jr., Found.; Corp. Member:
Mass. Gen. Hosp. & Northeastern U.; Over-
seer, Boy's Club of Boston.
Public office: United States Senate 1962-'64 (to
fill vacancy), 1965-'82 (Maj. Whip 1969-71).
U. S. SENATE
PAUL E. TSONGAS
80 Mansur St., Lowell, Democrat.
Born: Lowell, February 14, 1941.
Education: Lowell High School; Dartmouth
College, B.A.; Yale Law School, LL.B.; John
F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard
University.
Profession: Attorney; U.S. Senator.
Public office: Deputy Assistant Attorney General
1969-71; Lowell City Councillor 1969-72;
Middlesex County Commissioner 1973-74;
Representative in Congress (94th & 95th) 1975-
78; United States Senate 1979-'84.
U. S. HOUSE
EDWARD P. BOLAND
87 Ridgeway Circle, Springfield,
2nd District, Democrat.
Born: Springfield, Oct. 1, 1911.
Education: Classical High School; Bay Path
Institute; Boston College Law School.
Public office: Mass. House 1935-'40; Hampden
County Register of Deeds 1941 -'52; Represen-
tative in Congress (83rd-96th) 1953-'80.
U. S. HOUSE
SILVIO O. CONTE
49 Blythewood Drive, Pittsfield, 1st District,
Republican.
Born: Pittsfield, Nov. 9, 1921.
Education: Pittsfield public schools; Boston
College; Boston College Law School.
Profession: U.S. Congressman.
Organizations: Co-Chairman, New England
Congressional Caucus; Vice-Chairman,
Members of Congress for Peace Through Law;
Steering Committee, Northeast-Mideast
Economic Advancement Coalition; various
civic and fraternal organizations.
Public office: Mass. Senate 1951-'58; Representa-
tive in Congress (86th-96th) 1959-'80.
U. S. HOUSE
BRIAN J. DONNELLY
59 Clearwater Dr., Boston,
1 1th District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, March 2, 1946.
Education: Boston University.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: AMVETS; American Legion;
V.F.W.; Boston University Varsity Club.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-78; Representa-
tive in Congress (96th) 1979-'80.
U. S. HOUSE
ROBERT FREDERICK DRINAN
140 Commonwealth Ave., Newton,
4th District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Nov. 15, 1920.
Education: A.B., M.A., Boston College; LL.B.,
LL.M., Georgetown Univ.; Doctor of Theol-
ogy, Gregorian Univ., Rome, 1954; Florence,
Italy, 1954-'55.
Profession: Lawyer; U.S. Congressman; Jesuit.
Organizations: Congress for Peace through Law;
Bread for the World; Trustee, National
Conference of Christians and Jews; National
Board, Americans for Democratic Action;
Democratic Study Group.
Public office: Representative in Congress (92nd-
96th) 1971 -'80.
U. S. HOUSE
JOSEPH D. EARLY
36 Monroe Ave., Worcester, 3rd District,
Democrat.
Born: Worcester, January 31, 1933.
Education: St. John's Prep.; College of the Holy
Cross, B.S., '55; Worcester State College.
Profession: U.S. Congressman.
Organizations: Holy Cross Graduate Club; Mass.
Teachers Assn.; K. of C; American Legion;
Ancient Order of Hibernians; Arthritis Foun-
dation; Bd. of Directors, St. Camillus Hosp.;
Worcester Area Assn. for Retarded Children,
Inc.
Public office: Mass. House 1963-"74; Representa-
tive in Congress (94th-96th) 1975-'80.
U. S. HOUSE
11
MARGARET M. HECKLER
30 Colburn Road, Wellesley, 10th District,
Republican.
Born: Flushing, New York, June 21, 1931.
Education: Albertus Magnus College, New
Haven, Conn., B.A.; Boston College Law
School, LL.B.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Boston Bar Assn.; Massachusetts
Trial Lawyers Assn.; Women Lawyers1 Assn.;
Advisory Board of Wheaton College; Trustee
of Heart Research Foundation (Peter Bent
Brigham Hospital).
Public office: Governor's Council 1963-,66;
Representative in Congress (90th-96th) 1967-
'80.
12
U. S. HOUSE
EDWARD JOHN MARKEY
7 Townsend St., Maiden, 7th District,
Democrat.
Born: Maiden, July 11, 1946.
Education: Maiden Catholic High School;
Boston College; Boston College Law School.
Organizations: Massachusetts Bar Association;
National Advisory Board of the Latin
American Teaching Fellowship Program.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-76; Representa-
tive in Congress (94th) 1976 (to fill vacancy),
(95th & 96th) 1977-m
U. S. HOUSE
13
NICHOLAS MAVROULES
9 Carol Ann Road, Peabody,
6th District, Democrat.
Born: Peabody, November 1, 1929.
Education: Peabody High School; M.I.T.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: Massachusetts Mayors' Associa-
tion; Kiwanis; Rotary.
Public office: Ward Councillor; City Councillor
at Large; Mayor of Peabody 1967-78; Repre-
sentative in Congress (96th) 1979-'80.
!4
U. S. HOUSE
JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY
1812 Columbia Rd., Boston (South),
9th District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, April 27. 1927.
Education: South Boston High School; Universi-
ty of Miami; Suffolk Law School, LL.B., '56.
Profession: U.S. Congressman.
Organizations: Disabled American Veterans;
Knights of Columbus; 100 Club of Massachu-
setts.
Public office: Mass. House 1953-"60; Mass.
Senate 1965-70; Boston City Council 1971-72;
Representative in Congress (93rd-96th) 1973-
'80.
U. S. HOUSE
15
THOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR.
26 Russell St., Cambridge, 8th District,
Democrat.
Born: Cambridge, Dec. 9, 1912.
Education: St. John's High School; Boston
College.
Profession: Insurance and real estate.
Organizations: Clover Club; Charitable Irish
Society; K of C; Elks; Knights of St. Finbar.
Public office: Democratic Ward and City
Committee 1936-'50; Democratic State Com-
mitteeman 1944-'52; Cambridge School Com-
mittee 1946-'47; Mass. House 1937-'52 (Speak-
er 1949-'52); Representative in Congress
(83rd-96th) 1953-'80 (Democratic Whip 1971-
'72; Majority Floor Leader 1973-76; Speaker
1977-'80).
I . S. HOUSE
JAMES M. SHANNON
142 East Haverhill St., Lawrence,
5th District, Democrat.
Born: Lawrence, April 4, 1952.
Education: Phillips Academy, Andover; Johns
Hopkins University, B.A.; National Law
Center of George Washington University, J.D.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Past President, local unit, Ameri-
can Cancer Society; Board of Directors:
Lawrence Mental Health Center and the
Greater Lawrence Council for Children.
Public office: Representative in Congress (96th)
1979-'80.
U. S. HOUSE
17
GERRY E. STUDDS, JR.
16 Black Horse Lane, Cohasset,
12th District, Democrat.
Born: Mineola, New York, May 12, 1937.
Education: Cohasset public schools; Derby
Academy; Groton School; Yale University
(B.A. in American studies, 1959; M.A.T. in
History, 1961).
Profession: Educator.
Public office: Foreign Service Officer, State
Dept. 1961 -'62; Pres. Kennedy's White House
Staff (Exec. Asst., Domestic Peace Corps)
1962-'63; Delegate and Platform Committee,
1968 Democratic Natl. Conv.; Representative
in Congress (93rd-96th) 1973-'80.
THE
EXECUTIVE
DEPARTMENT
20
GOVERNOR
EDWARD J. KING
20 Dix St., Winthrop, Democrat.
Born: East Boston, May 11, 1925.
Education: Boston College High School; Boston
College; Bentley School of Accounting.
Organizations: Chairman, Board of Overseers,
Salesian Boy's Club; Boston College Alumni
Association.
Public office: Governor 1979-,82.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 21
THOMAS P. O'NEILL, III
44 West Cedar St., Boston, Democrat.
Born: Cambridge, Sept. 20, 1944.
Education: Boston College, B.A., '68.
Profession: Investment Counselor.
Organizations: Chmn., Nat'l. Conf. of Lt. Govs.;
Chmn., Deptof Interior Advisory Bd. on Outer
Continental Shelf; Chmn., Coalition of North-
east Govs. Advisory Bd.; Chmn., Mass. Arson
Task Force; Pres. Advisory Bd. on Ambassa-
dorial Appointments; Bd. of Directors: Jobs for
Mass. & Mass. Technology Development
Corp.; K. of C.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-74; Lieutenant
Governor 1975-'82.
22
SECRETARY
MICHAEL JOSEPH CONNOLLY
122 Montclair Ave., Boston (Roslindale),
Democrat.
Born: Boston, April 20, 1947.
Education: Boston Latin School, '65; College of
the Holy Cross, A. B., "69; New England School
of Law, J.D., 76.
Profession: Government; Former Educator.
Organizations: CPPAX; Marriage Encounter.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-"78; Secretary of
State 1979-'82.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
23
FRANCIS X. BELLOTTI
120 Hillside Ave., Quincy, Democrat.
Born: Boston, May 3, 1923.
Education: Boston English H.S.; Tufts Coll.,
A.B.; Boston Coll. Law School, LL.B.;
Honorary J.D., N.E. School of Law.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Fellow: Amer. Coll. of Trial
Lawyers, B.C. Law School, Inter. Acad, of Trial
Lawyers; Nat'l. Assn. of Defense Lawyers in
Crim. Cases; Amer. Trial Lawyers Assn.; N.E.
Law Inst.; Amer. Judicature Soc; Nat'l. Assn.
of Attorneys General; Fed., Mass., Norfolk
County, Boston and Quincy Bar Assns.
Public office: Lt. Governor 1963-'64; Attorney
General 1975-'82.
24
TREASURER
ROBERT QUENTIN CRANE
7 Mountview Rd., Wellesley, Democrat.
Born: Providence, R.I., March 21, 1926.
Education: Boston English High School; Boston
College.
Organizations: Veterans of Foreign Wars; Amer-
ican Legion; Knights of Columbus; Catholic
Alumnae Sodality; Boston College Alumni.
Public office: Mass. House 1957-,64; Treasurer
and Receiver General 1964 (to fill vacancy),
l965-'82.
AUDITOR
25
THADDEUS BUCZKO
47 Butler St., Salem, Democrat.
Born: Salem, Feb. 23, 1926.
Education: Salem H.S.; Norwich U., B.A.; B.U.
School of Law, J.D.; B.U.; Northeastern U.
Graduate School of Law; Bentley College.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Nat'L Assn. of State Auditors,
Comptrollers and Treas.; Amer. Accounting
Assn.; Nat'l. Assn. of Internal Auditors; N.E.
Intergovernmental Audit Forum; Nat'l. Audit
Forum; Mass. & Boston Bar Assn's.; Assn. of
the U.S. Army; Reserve Officers Assn.; Amer.
Legion; AM VETS; K. of C; B.U. Law School
Alumni Assn.; Norwich U. Alumni Assn.
Public office: Salem City Council; Mass. House
1959-'64; Auditor 1964 (to fill vacnacy), 1965-
'82.
THE
EXECUTIVE
COUNCIL
28
COUNCIL
JOHN BRITLAND
20 LeBaron St., Fall River,
First District, Democrat.
Born: Fall River, May 8, 1935.
Education: B.M.C. Durfee High School; Bristol
Community College; Boston University; U.S.
Marine Corps Training School.
Profession: Insurance and Real Estate Broker.
Organizations: Exchange Club of Fall River;
Y.M.C.A.; Boys Club; Southeastern Mass.
Police Chiefs Assn.; Democratic City Commit-
tee.
Public office: Fall River City Council 1968-77
(President 1971-77); Council 1975-'80.
COUNCIL
29
ife,:.,S-
HERBERT L. CONNOLLY
80 Claremont St., Newton,
Third District, Democrat.
Born: Brookline, Feb. 28, 1922.
Education: Boston Public Schools; Boston Univ.
Business: Connolly Buick Co. (Pres.); Garden
City Realty Comp.; Comm. Dodge, Sales
(Pres.); Edwards of Canada Ltd. (Pres.).
Organizations: American Legion (40 & 8);
AMVETS; V.F.W.; 100 Club; U.C.P. Assns. of
Boston and Mass.; K. of C; Denver Jewish
Hosp.; Kennedy Mem. Hosp.; Brighton High
Sch. Adv. Bd. (Chm.); Celtic Cultural Soc;
N.E. Assn. of Police Chiefs (Hon.); Y.E.A.;
Mass. Kidney Found.; Dem. Club of Suffolk
County; Newton Dem. Cent. Comm.; Newton
Hist. Comm.
Public office: Council 1969-'80.
30
COUNCIL
GEORGE F. CRONIN, Jr.
58 Cerdan Ave., Boston (West Roxbury),
Second District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Nov. 29, 1937.
Education: Boston College High School; Univ. of
Notre Dame; Suffolk Univ. Graduate School;
New England School of Law.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Boston Bar Association; District
of Columbia Bar; Notre Dame Club.
Public office: Democratic State Committee 1960-
'64; Council 1965-'80.
COUNCIL
31
JOSEPH A. LANGONE III
190 North St., Boston,
Sixth District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Jan. 25, 1917.
Education: Boston College High School; New
England Institute.
Profession: Funeral Director.
Organizations: N.F.O.A.; Sons of Italy.
Public office: Mass. House 1961 -'64, 1969-72;
Council 1977-m
32
COUNCIL
JOHN F. MARKEY
246 Turnpike St., North Andover,
Fifth District, Democrat.
Born: Lawrence, Oct. 10, 1925.
Education: Lawrence High School; Boston Uni-
versity; Palmer College.
Profession: Chiropractor.
Organizations: American Chiropractic Associa-
tion; Mass. Chiropractic Society; Merrimack
Valley Chiropractic Association; Knights of
Columbus; Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Public office: Council 1977-'80.
COUNCIL
33
Patrick j. Mcdonough
135 Granite Ave., Boston (Dorchester),
Fourth District, Democrat.
Born: South Boston, April 29, 1911.
Education: Public schools; Tutored on law (3
years.).
Business: Real Estate and Insurance.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus; South
Boston Citizens Assn.
Public office: Democratic State Committee;
Mass. House 1941-,46; Council 1947-'80.
34
COUNCIL
EDWARD M. O'BRIEN
10 Dragon Circle, Easthampton,
Eighth District, Democrat.
Born: Northampton, March 30, 1933.
Education: Williston Acad.; Yale Univ., B.A.,
'54; Boston Col. School of Law, LL.B., '57.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Hampshire, Hampden and Mass.
Bar Assns.;K.ofC. ; Easthampton Pulaski Club;
Easthampton Dem. Town Com.; Hampshire
County Dem. Com.; Williston Acad. Bd. of
Overseers; West. Mass. Cystic Fibrosis Found.
Public office: Secretary to the Governor (Furcolo)
1958-"61;HampshireCountyCommis. 1968-72;
Council 1971-74, 1979-,80.
COUNCIL
35
LEO J. TURO
9 Shamrock St., Worcester,
Seventh District, Democrat.
Born: Worcester, December 11, 1924.
Education: Worcester Public Schools; Sacred
Heart Academy, Worcester.
Profession: Restaurateur.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus; Holy
Name Society; American Legion; Italian
Businessmen's Assn.; Italian American War
Veterans; Mass. Legislators Assn.
Public office: Worcester Democratic City Com-
mittee 1960-74; Mass. House 1961-'64; Coun-
cil 1975-'80.
THE
SENATE
OF THE
GENERAL COURT
OF
MASSACHUSETTS
38
SENATE
WILLIAM MICHAEL BULGER
828 East Third St., Boston (South);
First Suffolk District, Democrat.
President of the Senate.
Born: Boston, Feb. 2, 1934.
Education: Boston College High School; Boston
College; Boston College Law School.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Boston College Law School
Alumni Council (Past President); K. of C.
Public office: Mass. House 1961-70; Mass. Senate
1971-'80 (Second Assistant Majority Floor
Leader 1973-77, Majority Floor Leader 1977-
78); President of the Senate 1978-'80.
SENATE
39
CAROL CAMPBELL AMICK
18 Crescent Ave., Bedford; Fifth
Middlesex District, Democrat.
Born: Cleveland, Ohio.
Education: Iowa State University, B.S. degrees in
Journalism and Sociology.
Profession: State Senator.
Organizations: Bd. of Directors, Middlesex
Regional Alcoholism Treatment Ctr.; Bd. of
Directors, CAPP (Restitution) at the Waltham
Court; Mass. Caucus of Women Legislators.
Public office: Bedford Dem. Town Com. 1972-
present; Bedford Charter Comm. 1973-'74;
Bedford Library Trustee 1976-77; Mass. House
1975-77; Mass. Senate 1977-78 (to fill vacan-
cy), 1979-m
40
SENATE
CHESTER G. ATKINS
21 Winthrop St., Concord; Middlesex
and Worcester District, Democrat.
Born: Geneva, Switzerland, April 14, 1948.
Education: Antioch College, B.A.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House 1971-72; Mass.
Senate 1973-'80.
SENATE
41
JOHN FRANCIS AYLMER
Tern Lane, Barnstable; Cape and Islands
District, Republican.
Born: Hyannis (Barnstable), Jan. 27, 1934.
Education: Barnstable H.S.; Adm. Billard Acad.;
Mass. Maritime Acad., B.S.; Bridgewater State
Coll., M.Ed.; Suffolk U. Law School, J.D.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: YMCA; Mass. Selectman's Assn.;
Barnstable County Assessor's Assn.; Cape Cod
Mental Health Assn.; Cape Cod United Fund;
Lt. Com., U.S. Naval Reserve (active).
Public office: Selectman; Assessor; Mass. Senate
1971-'80 (Third Asst. Minority Floor Leader
1977-78; Second Asst. Minority Floor Leader
1979-'80).
42
SENATE
JACK H. BACKMAN
61 Arlington Road, Brookline; Second
Middlesex and Norfolk District, Democrat.
Born: Saugus, April 26, 1922.
Education: Syracuse University, A.B.; Harvard
Law School, J.D.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Mass., Norfolk and Boston Bar
Assns.; Director: Mass. Assn. for the Blind,
Temple Emeth, Humanity House, Inc.; N.E.
Zionist Region; American Jewish Congress;
Brookline Mental Health Assn.; American
Arbitration Assn.
Public office: Brookline Housing Authority
1961-'66; Mass. House 1965-70; Mass. Senate
1971 -'80.
SENATE
43
LOUIS PETER BERTONAZZI
16 Coolidge Rd., Milford; Worcester
and Norfolk District, Democrat.
Born: Milford, October 9, 1933.
Education: Milford H.S.; Tufts Univ., B.A.;
Suffolk Univ., M. A. in Education; Boston Coll.
Profession: State Legislator.
Organizations: Mass. Public Health Assn.;
National and N.E. Council on Crime and
Delinquency; Amer. Personnel and Guidance
Assn.; Mass. Counselors Assn.; Mass.
Teachers Assn.
Public office: Deputy Commissioner, Mass.
Dept. of Youth Services; Milford Bd. of
Selectmen (5 terms; Chmn. 3 terms); Mass.
House 1969-78; Mass. Senate 1979-,80.^
44
SENATE
WALTER J. BOVERINI
18 Western Ave., Lynn; First Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Lynn, June 5, 1925.
Education: Lynn Classical High School; Boston
College; Honorary Degree, Doctor of Public
Administration, New England School of Law.
Profession: School teacher.
Organizations: AM VETS; K of C; Greater Lynn
Italian Community Ctr.; Holy Name Church
(advisory Bd.); Education Commission of the
States; Exec. Council, Boy Scouts of America;
Task Force on the Arts and Humanities;
Trustee: Lynn Hosp. & Union Hosp.
Public office: Mass. House 197 1-72; Mass. Senate
1973-'80 (Second Asst. Majority Floor Leader
1979-'80).
SENATE
45
JOHN A. BRENNAN, JR.
88 Beltran St., Maiden; Third
Middlesex District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Sept. 19, 1945.
Education: Suffolk University, B.S.; Suffolk
University Law School, J.D.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: American, Mass., Middlesex
County and First District Court of Eastern
Middlesex Bar Assns.; American and Mass.
Trial Lawyers Assns.; K of C; Ancient Order of
Hibernians; Irish American Assn.; Moose;
Order of Eagles.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-'74; Democratic
City Committee 1972 - present; Mass. Senate
1977-m
46
SENATE
ANNA P. BUCKLEY
213 West Harvard St., Brockton; First
Plymouth District, Democrat.
Born: Brockton, March 21, 1924.
Education: St. Patrick's H.S.; Williams School of
Bus.; Stonehill College; Bridgewater State Coll.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: AFL-CIO; Dem. State Comm.;
Dem. Nafl Comm.; Plymouth County Dem.
League; Brockton Dem. City Comm.; Amer.
Legion; Advisory Bd., Brockton Art Ctr.,
Fuller Memorial; Bd. of Directors:
Brotherhood Credit Union & 20th Century
Cath. Club; Irish-Amer. Cultural Inst.
Public office: Brockton City Council 1972-73;
Mass. Senate 1973-'80.
SENATE
47
H
ROBERT C. BUELL
Woodcrest Rd., Boxford; First Essex and
Middlesex District, Republican.
Born: Boston, April 23, 1931.
Education: Wellesley High School; Union Col-
lege; Boston University, B.A., '56.
Profession: Insurance Broker.
Public office: Mass. House 1969-78; Mass.
Senate 1979-'80.
48
SENATE
EDWARD LAWRENCE BURKE
137 Russell Rd., Framingham; First
Middlesex and Norfolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, April 16, 1943.
Education: St. Sebastian's School (Newton);
University of Notre Dame, B.A., '65; Wood-
row Wilson School, Princeton University,
M.P.A., '67; Suffolk University Law School,
J.D., 77.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. Senate 1971-'80.
SENATE
49
JOHN P. BURKE
1 1 Yale St., Holyoke; First Hampden
and Hampshire District, Democrat.
Born: Washington, D.C., December 2, 1954.
Education: Cranwell Preparatory School;
Georgetown University.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: Ancient Order of Hibernians;
Knights of Columbus.
Public office: Mass. Senate 1979-'80.
50
SENATE
GERARD D'AMICO
222 Plantation St., Worcester;
Worcester District, Democrat.
Born: Worcester, July 27, 1947.
Education: Worcester public schools; Boston
University, B.A., '65; Harvard University,
John F. Kennedy School of Government,
MPA, 76.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: Board of Directors: Worcester
YMCA and Mass. Children's Lobby; Worces-
ter Democratic Committee; Knights of Colum-
bus; Sons of Italy.
Public office: Worcester School Committee 1972-
'76; Mass. Senate 1977-'80.
SENATE
51
FRANCIS DANIEL DORIS
80 Randall Rd., Revere; Suffolk, Essex and
Middlesex District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, December 15, 1931.
Education: Immaculate Conception H.S.; Boston
College; Northeastern University.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Elks (Past Exalted Ruler); V.F.W.
(Past Commander); Amer. Legion; Moose;
Mill Hill Irish Club; Sons of Italy; Military
Order of Cooties; Italian Amer. War Vets
(assoc); K. of C; Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Public office: City Council 197(K73 (President
1972); Mass. House 1973-78; Mass. Senate
1979-m
52
SENATE
JOHN H. FITZPATRICK
Prospect Hill, Stockbridge;
Berkshire District, Republican.
Born: Quincy, April 5, 1923.
Education: Middlebury College, A.B., '48;
Boston University School of Law, LL.B., '51.
Profession: Owner, The Red Lion Inn, Stock-
bridge; President, Country Curtains, Stock-
bridge.
Organizations: American Legion; V.F.W.
Public office: Mass. Senate 1973-74 (to fill
vacancy), 1975-m
SENATE
53
DANIEL J. FOLEY
35 Revere St., Worcester; First Worcester
and Middlesex District, Democrat.
Born: Worcester, April 6, 1921.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: American Legion; Knights of
Columbus; Elks; Hibernians; Board of Advi-
sors, Anna Maria College; Advisory Council,
St. Francis Home.
Public office: Worcester City Council 1964-'68
(Vice-Mayor 1966-'67); Mass. Senate 1969-'80
(Majority Floor Leader 1979-'80).
54
SENATE
MARY L. FONSECA
400 David St., Fall River; Second
Bristol District, Democrat.
Born: Fall River, March 30, 1915.
Education: B. M. C. Durfee High School, '32.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: B.P.W.; J. A. Sr. Citizens; Cath.
Club; Corky Row Ladies; Delta Kappa Gam-
ma; Liberal Ladies; F.R. Dem.; P. A.C.L.;Nat'l.
Order of Worn. Legis.; Lioness Club; Dem.
W.O.W.; Mass. Legis.; Quequechan Club;
Mass. Ret. Tchrs.; Salvation Army Worn.;
B.C.C. Widows Exch.; Holy Name Worn.
Public office: Fall River School Com. 1945-'53
(vice-chrm. 1952-'53); Mass. Senate 1953-'80
(Assistant Majority Floor Leader 1973-,80).
SENATE
55
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ROBERT A. HALL
93 Harvard St., Fitchburg; Second Worcester
and Middlesex District, Republican.
Born: Collingswood, N.J., April 15, 1946.
Education: Collingswood H.S.; Mt. Wachusett
Com. College; U. of Mass.; Fitchburg State
College; Marine Electronics School.
Profession: Politician.
Military Service: USMC 1964-'68; USMCR
1977-present.
Organizations: AMVETS; Audubon Soc; Amer.
Legion; VFW; Fitchburg Repub. Club; Franco-
Amer. War Vets; Polish Amer. Club; St. Joseph
Club; Phi Theta Kappa Nat'l. Honor Frat.
Public office: Mass. Senate 1973-'80 (Third
Assistant Minority Floor Leader 1979-'80).
56
SENATE
PAUL D. HAROLD
31 Riverside Ave., Quincy; Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, September 5, 1948.
Education: Sacred Heart H.S., Weymouth;
UMass.-Amherst,B.A.;SuffolkU.LawSchool,
J.D.; Johns Hopkins Euro. Ctr., Bologna, Italy;
Worcester Coll., Oxford, England.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Quincy Hist. Soc; North Quincy
K. of C; Quincy Citizens Assn.; South Shore
Job Placement Project; Quincy Kiwanis;
Quincy YMCA; World Affairs Council.
Public office: Quincy City Council, Councillor-at-
Large 1976-'78; Mass. Senate 1979-'80.
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ROBERT M. HUNT
88 Adams St., New Bedford; Bristol and
Plymouth District, Democrat.
Born: Taunton, January 4, 1936.
Education: Southeastern Mass. University, B.A.;
Suffolk University; Cape Cod Community
College; Northeastern University Insurance
Institute; Bridgewater State College.
Profession: Insurance; Securities and Real Estate
Brokerage.
Organizations: National Association of Security
Dealers.
Public office: Mass. Senate 1979-'80.
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JOHN G. KING
17 School St., Danvers; Second
Essex District, Democrat.
Born: Beverly, November 30, 1942.
Education: Danvers Public Schools; St. John's
Preparatory School; Boston University; Suf-
folk University Law School.
Profession: Attorney-at-Law.
Organizations: North Shore Council on Alco-
holism; Danvers-Salem Mental Health/ Men-
tal Retardation Area Board.
Public office: Town Meeting Member; Mass.
House 1971-78; Mass. Senate 1979-'80.
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ARTHUR JOSEPH LEWIS, JR.
339 Pond Street, Boston (Jamaica Plain);
First Suffolk and Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Sept. 3, 1934.
Education: St. Thomas Aquinas School; Boston
College High School; Boston College, B.S.;
Boston State College, M.Ed.; New England
School of Law, J.D.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: Disabled American Veterans;
Boston Lodge of Elks; Knights of Columbus.
Public office: Mass. House 1967-72; Mass.
Senate 1973-'80.
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DAVID HENRY LOCKE
15 Ordway Rd., Wellesley; Norfolk, Bristol
and Middlesex District, Republican.
Born: Boston, Aug. 4, 1927.
Education: Wellesley public schools; Harvard
College, A.B., '51; Harvard Law School,
LL.B., '54.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: The American, Mass., Norfolk
County and Boston Bar Assns.; Bd. of
Directors, Newton-Wellesley Hosp.; Kiwanis;
Wellesley Friendly Aid; Red Cross; Communi-
ty Chest; Toastmasters Int.; Wellesley Young
Repub. Club.
Public office: Bd. of Selectmen 1959-'62 (Chrm.,
1961-'62); Mass. House 1961-'68; Town Meet-
ing Member; Repub. Town Com.; Mass. Senate
1969-'80 (Assistant Minority Floor Leader
1971 -'80).
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MICHAEL LoPRESTI, Jr.
23 Waldemar Ave., Boston; Suffolk and
Middlesex District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, April 30, 1947.
Education: Boston English High School;
Worcester Academy; Harvard University;
Boston University Law School.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Jaycees; Elks; East Boston Area
Planning Action Council; K of C; Italian-
Amer. Soc; Harvard Club; Phillips Brooks
House; Canterbury Soc; Sigma Alpha Ep-
silon; Orient Heights Yacht Club; Winthrop
Yacht Club; Winthrop Golf Club; Lions; Hasty
Pudding Soc.
Public office: Mass. Senate 1973-74 (to fill
vacancy), 1975-,80.
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FRANCIS X. McCANN
19 Hutchinson St., Cambridge; Middlesex
and Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Port Glasgow, Scotland, Sept. 2, 1912.
Education: St. Francis de Sales School (Rox-
bury); Cambridge Evening High School.
Occupation: Sales representative.
Organizations: St. Peter's Holy Name Soc;
Knights of Columbus; American Legion;
Veterans of Foreign Wars; AMVETS; Int.
Assn. of Machinists.
Public office: Mass. Senate l955-'80.
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ROBERT E. MCCARTHY
570 Bridge St., East Bridgewater;
Second Plymouth District, Democrat.
Born: Brockton, Jan. 12, 1940.
Education: East Bridgewater Schools; U.S.
Military Academy at West Point, B.S., '61;
Boston College Law School, LL.B., '67.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Kiwanis; Assn. of New England
Football Officials; Mass. and Plymouth
County Bar Assns.; Plymouth County Demo-
cratic League.
Public office: Selectman 1969-75; Mass. House
1971-74; Mass. Senate 1975-'80.
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DENIS L. McKENNA
16 Prospect Hill Ave., Somerville;
Second Middlesex District, Democrat.
Born: Kerry, Ireland, Aug. 14, 1922.
Education: Somerville public schools; New
England School of Law, LL.B.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Elks; Knights of Columbus;
American Legion; Disabled American Vet-
erans; V.F.W.
Public office: Board of Aldermen (6 yrs.); Ex-
officio member Somerville School Committee;
Mass. Senate 1961 -'80.
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ALLAN ROBERT McKINNON
78 Cottage Lane, Weymouth; Norfolk and
Plymouth District, Democrat.
Born: Weymouth, June 2, 1930.
Education: Weymouth High School; Tufts
University, B.A.; Bridgewater State College,
M.Ed.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Public Works Comm. 1958-'63;
Board of Assessors 1963-75; Democratic Town
Committee 1954-78; Delegate, Democratic
National Convention 1974 & 1976; Mass.
Senate 1971 -'80 (Second Assistant Majority
Floor Leader 1977-78).
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JOHN W. OLVER
1333 West St., Amherst; Franklin and
Hampshire District, Democrat.
Born: Honesdale, Pa., Sept. 3, 1936.
Education: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,
B.S.; Tufts University, M.S.; M.I.T., Ph.D.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Greenfield Community College
Foundation; Connecticut River Watershed
Council.
Public office: Mass. House 1969-72; Mass.
Senate 1973-,80.
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BILL OWENS
115 Hazelton St., Boston (Mattapan);
Second Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Demopolis, Ala., July 6, 1937.
Education: Boston U.; Harvard Univ., M.Ed.;
Doctoral candidate, U. of Mass. - Amherst.
Profession: Education Administrator; Politician.
Organizations: Black Political Assembly (state &
Nat'l.); Council of State Govts.; Nat'l. Conf. of
State Legislatures; Mass. Black Caucus; New
Hope Baptist Church; Bd. of Directors:
Resthaven Corp., Boston Black Rep. Co.,
Bridge Fund, Inc.; Roxbury Comprehensive
Community Health Center.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-74; Mass.
Senate 1975-,80.
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JOHN FRANCIS PARKER
28 Orchard St., Taunton; First Bristol
District, Republican.
Born: Boston (Dorchester).
Education: Taunton public schools.
Business: Newspaper.
Organizations: Elks; Eagles; Knights of Colum-
bus; Kiwanis; Mass. Legislators'' Assn.
Public office: Taunton School Committee (9
yrs.); Mayor (7 yrs.); Mass. Senate 1953-,80
(Minority Floor Leader 1967-'80).
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SHARON M. POLLARD
8 Stevens St., Methuen; Third Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Methuen, Sept. 21, 1950.
Education: Methuen public schools; Presenta-
tion Acad., Methuen; Dunbarton College,
B.A.; Graduate Work, Salem State College;
Kennedy School of Govt., Harvard Univ.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Methuen Bd. of Trade; Haverhill
Business and Professional Women's Club;
Bradford College Bd. of Advisors; Newbury-
port Maritime Society; Bon Secour Hosp.
Auxiliary; Methuen Women's Civic Club.
Public office: Mass. Senate 1977-'80.
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SAMUEL ROTONDI
54 Sunset Road, Winchester; Fourth
Middlesex District, Democrat.
Born: Stoneham, April 22, 1946.
Education: Winchester High School; Brown
University; Suffolk University Law School.
Profession: Legislator; Attorney.
Organizations: Mass. Bar Association;
Winchester Jaycees; Knights of Columbus;
Sons of Italy; Captain, U.S. Air Force Reserve,
Judge Advocate's Office, Hanscom Air Force
Base.
Public office: Mass. Senate 1977-'80.
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ALAN DAVID SISITSKY
54 Draper St., Springfield; Second Hampden
and Berkshire District, Democrat.
Born: Springfield, June 4, 1942.
Education: Springfield public schools; Cornell
University, Bachelor of Laws; Harvard Univer-
sity, Master of Arts in Political Science; Yale
Law School, LL.B.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Phi Beta Kappa; Lieutenant,
United States Naval Reserve; American, Mass.
and Hampden County Bar Associations.
Public office: Mass. House 1969-72; Democratic
State Comm. 1976-'80; Delegate, Dem. Nat'1
Conv. 1976; Mass. Senate 1973-'80.
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JOSEPH F. TIMILTY
53 Maryknoll Street, Boston; Norfolk and
Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Oct. 3, 1938.
Education: St. John's Preparatory School;
Providence College.
Profession: Government; Associate Professor,
Boston University.
Organizations: Citizen's Housing and Planning
Assn.; Assn. for Mentally 111 Children (Region
VI); Mass. Assn. for Older Americans; S. West
Community Services.
Public office: Boston City Council 1 967-71;
Mass. Senate 1972 (to fill vacancy), 1973-,80.
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BERNARD JOSEPH TULLY
12 Mountainview Drive, Dracut; First
Middlesex District, Democrat.
Born: Lowell, Jan. 4. 1927.
Education: Boston University.
Profession: Manufacturers' Agent.
Organizations: 100 Club of Mass.; Lowell Lodge
of Elks; Knights of Columbus; Housewares
Club of N.E.; Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Public office: Dracut Selectman; Mass. Senate
197 1-'80.
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WILLIAM X. WALL
179 Spruce St., Lawrence; Second
Essex and Middlesex District, Democrat.
Born: South Framingham, July 1, 1904.
Education: Lawrence public schools; Suffolk
University; Suffolk Law School, LL.B., '41.
Occupation: Law clerk.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus; North
Andover Rod and Gun Club; Coast Guard
League; New England Amateur Athletic
Union; Hendrick Club.
Public office: Democratic State Convention
(delegate) 1936; Mass. House 1943-'56; Mass.
Senate 1957-,80.
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JOSEPH B. WALSH
44 Valley Rd., Boston (Dorchester);
Second Suffolk and Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston (Jamaica Plain), Nov. 15, 1923.
Education: Mechanic Arts High School; Mass.
State University Extension.
Occupation: Veterans' service investigator.
Organizations: American Legion; Veterans of
Foreign Wars; Knights of Columbus; Disabled
American Veterans.
Public office: Mass. House 1961-72; Mass.
Senate 1972 (to fill vacancy), 1973-,80.
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ROBERT D. WETMORE
Hubbardston Rd., Barre; Worcester, Franklin,
Hampden and Hampshire District, Democrat.
Born: Gardner, July 24, 1930.
Education: Gardner High School; Worcester Jr.
College; Clark Evening College; Holy Cross
Institute of Industrial Relations; Portia Law
School.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Barre Sportsmans Club;
American Legion; Utility Workers of New
England; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Elks.
Public office: Mass. House 1965-76; Mass.
Senate l977-'80.
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STANLEY JOHN ZAROD
537 Main St., Springfield (Indian Orchard);
Hampden District, Democrat.
Born: Indian Orchard, April 1 I, 1924.
Education: Springfield puhlic schools; Technical
High; Wilbraham Academy; Dartmouth
College.
Organizations: American Legion; Veterans of
Foreign Wars; Knights of Columbus; Polish
Citizens Club; "100" Club; Polish American
Veterans; North End Improvement League;
Moose; Elks; Koszciuszko Z.N. P.; Chamber of
Commerce.
Public office: City Council 1949-'57 (president
1956); Mass. Senate 1957-'66, 1969-,80.
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THOMAS WILLIAM McGEE
9 Pine Rd., Lynn, 11th Essex District,
Democrat, Speaker of the House.
Born: Lynn, May 24, 1924
Education: Lynn English High School, Boston
University General College, Boston University
School of Law.
Organizations: American Legion, Disabled
American Veterans, AMVETS, Massasoit
Club of West Lynn, V.F.W.
Public office: City Council 1956-"61 (president
1958-'59), Mass. House 1963-'80 (Majority
Whip 1968-'69; Majority Leader 1969-75;
Speaker of the House 1975-'80).
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ANTONE S. AGUIAR, Jr.
22 Hetherington Dr., Swansea,
4th Bristol District, Democrat.
Born: Fall River, Jan. 2, 1930.
Education: Joseph Case High School, Yale
University B.A. '52, Georgetown Law School
LL.B. '55.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, Lions
Club, Portuguese American Civic League,
Reserve Officers Assn.
Public office: Selectman 1961-'69, Mass. House
1965-'80.
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THEODORE J. ALEIXO, JR.
10 Evergreen Dr., Taunton, 3rd Bristol District,
Democrat.
Born: Taunton, Aug. 23, 1942.
Education: Taunton Public Schools, Providence
College, Boston University A.B., Suffolk Law
School J.D.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: Taunton YMCA (director),
Mass. Special Olympics (director), Mass.
Legislators Assn., Am., Mass., Bristol Co. and
Taunton Bar Assns., Boy's Club Assn., Kof C.
Public office: Democratic City Committee 1970-
78, Mayor 1974-75, Mass. House 1969-'80.
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LAWRENCE R. ALEXANDER
49 Chestnut St., Marblehead,
8th Essex District, Democrat.
Born: Gardner, June 10. 1950.
Education: Yale University, A.B., Boston Uni-
versity School of Law, J.D.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Marblehead Community Coun-
seling Center (Board of Directors), Marble-
head Arts Festival Literary Committee.
Public office: Marblehead Planning Board
(Chairman), Swampscott Town Meeting
Member, Swampscott Open Space Land Use
Committee (Secretary), Mass. House 1979-,80.
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ALFRED ALMEIDA
194 Standish Ave., Plymouth, 1st Plymouth
District, Democrat.
Born: Plymouth, Oct. 5, 1931
Education: Plymouth High School, Boston
University.
Business: Insurance-Real Estate Broker.
Organizations: Lions Club, Holy Ghost Society
of Plymouth, Industrial Development Corp.
Public office: Town Planning Board 1964-,70,
Mass. House 1971-'80.
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ROBERT B. AMBLER
36 Church St., Weymouth, 4th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Braintree, Jan. 4, 1927.
Education: Weymouth public schools, Newman
Preparatory School, Univ. of Massachusetts.
Occupation: Labor Representative.
Organizations: Utility Workers Union of Ameri-
ca, AFL-CIO, Elks, Mass. Legislators Assn.
Public office: Democratic Town Committee,
Town Meeting Member, Norfolk County
Agricultural High School Advisory Commit-
tee, Norfolk County Redistricting Comm.,
Selectman 1973-75, Mass. House 1965-,80.
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PETER GEORGE ASIAF
29 Cherry St., Brockton, 11th Plymouth
District, Democrat.
Born: Lebanon, Aug. 15, 1905
Education: Brockton public schools.
Occupation: Restaurateur.
Organizations: Elks, Lebanon American Club,
Knights of Columbus, Lions, Veteran Fire-
men's Assn., Conte Memorial, Howard Club.
Public office: Mass. House 1959-,80.
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MICHAEL J. BARRETT
62 Linden St., Reading, 21st Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Agana, Guam, June 27, 1948.
Education: Reading High School, Harvard
College, Northeastern University Law School.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Massachusetts Bar Association.
Public office: Mass. House 1979-'80.
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TIMOTHY A. BASSETT
99 Marianna St., Lynn, 10th Essex District,
Democrat.
Born: Lynn, Dec. 16, 1947.
Education: Salem State College B.S., University
of New Hampshire M.A. in Political Science
75.
Profession: Government
Organizations: St. Mary's Alumni Assn., Knights
of Columbus, Italian Community Center.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-'80.
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WILLIAM D. BENSON
12 Church Rd., Leverett, 2nd Franklin District,
Democrat.
Born: Fitchburg, Sept. 26, 1948.
Education: St. Bernard High School, Fitchburg
State College, University of Massachusetts at
Amherst.
Occupation: Public Health Planning.
Organizations: Massachusetts Public Health
Assn., Franklin Community Action Corp.,
Community Union Rural Development Corp.
Public office: Franklin County Planning Board,
Mass. House 1979-'80.
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FRANCIS JOSEPH BEVILACQUA
15 Day St., Haverhill, 3rd Essex District,
Democrat.
Born: Haverhill.
Education: St. James School.
Business: General Sales Manager.
Organizations: K of C, Sons of Italy, Elks,
Friends of Don Orione, St. James Convent
Assn., Men of Merrimack, Merrimack Valley
Dialogues, V.F.W., St. George's and St. Rita's
Holy Name Societies, Garibaldi Club,
AMVETS, American Legion, Heart Fund.
Public office: Welfare Comm. (3 yrs., chairman 1
yr.), Dem. State Committeeman 1956-present
(vice-chairman 1960-'68), Presidential Elector
1964, Mass. House 1959-,80.
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WALTER E. BICKFORD
212 South St.. Berlin, 2nd Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Marlborough. Feb. 16, 1942.
Education: Hudson High School, University of
Alaska, Wentworth Institute, University of
Massachusetts (Amherst).
Profession: Civil Engineering and forestry.
Organizations: Mass. Selectman's Assn., So. As.
Co. Watershed Assn., Appalachian Mountain
Club.
Public office: Planning Board, Selectman (8 yrs.),
Mass. House 1977-'80.
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BELDEN GERALD BLY, Jr.
46 Auburn St., Saugus, 9th Essex District.
Republican.
Born: Maiden, Sept. 29, 1914.
Education: Dartmouth, Harvard, Northeastern,
Boston University, Suffolk Law School A.B.,
Ed.M., J.D.
Profession: Teacher / Lawyer.
Organizations: Lions, National Education Assn.,
Essex County Teachers Assn. (president).
National Association of Microbiologists.
Public office: Mass. House 1949-,80.
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ROBERT JOSEPH BOHIGIAN
17 Converse St.. Worcester, 14th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Education: Sacred Heart Academy, Commerce
High School, Worcester Junior College,
Boston University.
Organizations: American Legion, Disabled
American Veterans.
Public office: Mass. House 1959-'80.
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ROYAL L. ROLLING, Jr.
722 Morton St., Boston (Mattapan),
6th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, May 1, 1944.
Education: Dorchester High School, Boston
University, Suffolk University.
Business: Real Estate Broker.
Organization: Mass. Black Caucus.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-'80.
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GEORGE J. BOURQUE
15 Benoit St., Fitchburg,
3rd Worcester District, Democrat.
Born: Joggins, Nova Scotia, Jan. 19, 1913.
Education: Fitchburg public schools. Silver
Wings Flying School.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: Basketball Officials and Baseball
Umpires Assns., Aircraft Owners & Pilots
Assn., Elks, AMVETS, Franco-American
Club, Eagles, Knights of Columbus, Irish Am.
Club, Rod & Gun Club, Kentucky Colonels.
Public office: Park Comm., City Council (2yrs.),
Mayor (8 yrs.), Pres. Mass. Mayors Assn. (1
yr.). Ward 2 Dm. Ch. 1968-78, Mass. House
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THOMAS F. BROWNELL
15 Moreland Rd., Quincy, 2nd Norfolk District,
Democrat.
Born: Boston, Mar. 25, 1940.
Education: Quincy Public Schools, Suffolk
University, Suffolk Law School, Boston
University Graduate School of Law.
Profession: Lecturer in Government and Law.
Organizations: Young Democrats, Elks, Merry-
mount Assn., American, Mass., Norfolk
County and Quincy Bar Assns.
Public office: Democratic Ward One Committee,
Asst. Attorney General 1969-71, Mass. House
1971 -'80.
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CHARLES J. BUFFONE
61 Harold St., Worcester, 16th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Worcester, May 29, 1919.
Education: Worcester Public Schools, High
School of Commerce, Worcester Junior
College, New England School of Law.
Occupation: Sales Representative-public rela-
tions.
Organizations: Holy Name Society (president).
Knights of Columbus, Sons of Italy, Venerini
Academy Parents Group, San Beato Angelo
Society (trustee and director), Mfg. Retail
Salesman Assn. (past president), Brown
Square Civic Club (director).
Public office: Mass. House 1963-'68and 1971 -'80.
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NICHOLAS J. BUGLIONE
32 Quincy St., Methuen, 15th Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Lawrence, Sept. 12, 1932.
Education: Lawrence and Methuen public
schools, U.S.A. F. Comm. School, Salem State
B.S., B.A. candidate, Lee Institute.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Bd. of Trade, Legion Post 122,
Italian-American War Vets, Union of Italy
Grande, Italian Am. Civic Assn., East End Civic
Assn., Mass. Legislators Assn., K of C, Sons of
Italy, Children's Protective Serivce, Methuen
Scholarship Found., Bon Secours Guild,
Presentation of Mary Academy Guild.
Public office: Sc. Com. 1965-73, Town Meeting
Member 1961-72, Mass. House 1969-,80.
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DORIS BUNTE
120 Humboldt Ave., Boston (Roxbury),
7th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: New York City, July 2, 1933.
Education: Boston University Metropolitan
College, University of Massachusetts (Am-
herst), Suffolk University.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: NAACP, Citizens Housing and
Planning Assn., National Order of Women
Legislators, Solomon-Carter-Fuller Mental
Health Center, Roxbury Defenders Commit-
tee, Roxbury Multi-Service Center.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-,80.
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JOHN A. BUSINGER
33 St. Paul St., Brookline, 15th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 5, 1945.
Education: Boston College A.B., '67, Boston
College Law School.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Town Meeting Member, Mass.
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JEREMIAH F. CAHIR
255 Barlows Landing Rd., Bourne, 3rd Barnstable
District, Democrat.
Born: Brookline, December 4, 1924.
Education: Scituate High School, Army Special-
ized Training Program, University of Alaba-
ma.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: V.F.W., D.A.V., Marconi Club,
Democratic Town Committee.
Public office: Bourne Board of Selectmen and
Assessor (six years), Mass. House 1977-'80.
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HOWARD C. CAHOON, JR.
118 Sears Rd., Chatham,
Cape & Islands District, Republican.
Born: Hyannis, Jan. 19, 1945.
Education: Harwich High School, The Tilton
School, Tufts University A.B. '68, Boston
University School of Law J.D. '73.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House 1971 -'80.
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ANDREW H. CARD, JR.
39 Linfield St.. Holbrook, 7th Plymouth
District, Republican (Assistant Minority Whip).
Born: Brockton, May 10, 1947.
Education: Holbrook Public Schools, United
States Merchant Marine Academy, University
of South Carolina.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Mass. Federation of Planning
Boards, Norfolk County Republican Club.
Jaycees, Mass. Continuing Congregational
Fellowship.
Public office: Planning Board 197 1-76 (chairman
1973-76), Permanent School Building Com.
(secretary 1971-76), Republican Town Com.
(chairman 1972-present), Republican State
Com. (1976-present), Mass. House 1975-'80.
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WILLIAM A. CAREY
92 Holyoke St., Easthampton, 2nd Hampshire
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Jan. 28. 1920.
Education: Boston English High School, At-
tended Suffolk Law School.
Profession: Government.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, American
Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Public office: Town Meeting Member (12 yrs.),
Mass. House 1975-'80.
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ANGELO R. CATALDO
63 High St., Revere, 21st Suffolk District,
Democrat.
Born: Boston, Nov. 12, 1917.
Education: Paul Revere School, Revere High
School.
Business: Builder-Developer (retired).
Organizations: P.T.A. (life member). Senior
Citizens (honorary life member). Elks (life
member). Orioles (life member), Moose,
V.F.W., Sons of Italy, Itams, Knights of
Columbus, Patriot Civic Parkway (life
member).
Public office: Mass. House 1973-m
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ARGEO P. CELLUCCI
151 Lincoln St., Hudson,
3rd Middlesex District, Republican.
Born: Marlborough, April 24, 1948.
Education: Boston College, Boston College Law
School.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: American and Mass. Bar Assns.,
U.S. Army Reserves.
Public office: Charter Commission 1970-'71,
Board of Selectmen 197 1-77, Mass. House
1977-'80.
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ROBERT A. CERASOLI
22 Whiton Ave., Quincy, 3rd Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Quincy, July 12, 1947.
Education: Quincy Point Junior High School,
Quincy High School, The American University
School of Government and Public Administra-
tion B.A.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House L975-'80.
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RUDY CHMURA
71 Chauncey Dr., Springfield, 11th Hampden
District, Democrat.
Born: Springfield, March 21, 1932.
Education: Springfield Technical High School.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Polish-American Veterans Club
of Wilbraham, Lions, Indian Orchard
Chamber of Commerce, Western Mass. Bakers
Assn., Elks, American Legion.
Public office: Ward 8 Democratic Committee,
Mass. House 1969-'80.
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SALVATORE CICCARELLI
228 Boylston St., Watertown, 32nd Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Brookline, Feb. 16, 1941.
Education: Watertown public schools, Boston
University, Suffolk Law School, Boston Uni-
versity Graduate Law School.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: American, Mass., Middlesex and
Boston Bar Assns., Watertown Lawyers Assn.
(vice-president). Rotary, Elks, Sons of Italy.
Public office: Town Meeting Member, Mass.
House 1977-m
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SALVATORE P. CIMINO
86 Highland St., Milford, 10th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Milford, October 27, 1933.
Education: Milford Public Schools, Worcester
Jr. College, Cornell University.
Occupation: Marketing Trainer.
Organizations: K of C, Lions, Italian Amer. War
Veterans, Amer. Legion, United Sicilian Org. in
Amer., Worcester County Heart Assn.
Public office: Milford Town Meeting Member
(14 yrs.), Milford Town Government Study
Committee, Milford Charter Commission,
Milford Community Use Committee, Milford
School Committee (6 yrs., Chairman & Vice
Chairman), Mass. House 1979-"80.
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FORRESTER A. CLARK, JR.
308 Sagamore Rd., Hamilton, 4th Essex
District, Republican.
Born: Boston, November 30, 1934.
Education: Harvard '58, Harvard Business
School, N.Y. School of Finance, Command
and General Staff College (Major U.S. Army,
ret.).
Business: Automobile Dealer.
Organizations: Boys Club of Boston, United
Fund of North Shore, Big Brother Association.
Public office: Planning Board, Essex County
Finance Committee, Board of Selectmen
(Chairman), Mass. House 1979-'80.
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113
DEBORAH R. COCHRAN
800 High St., Dedham, 11th Norfolk
District, Republican.
Born: New York, N.Y., November 18, 1939.
Education: Wellesley College, New York Univer-
sity, B.A., Smith College (graduate school).
Occupation: Child Abuse Investigative Coordi-
nator.
Organizations: Children's Protective Services,
South Norfolk Council for Children, Dedham
Family Services, Human Services Council of
Dedham.
Public office: Republican Town Committee
(Chairman), Town Meeting Member, Citizens
Advisory Committee, Mass. House, 1979-'80.
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DAVID B. COHEN
300 Tremont St., Newton, 11th
Middlesex District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, September 2, 1947.
Education: Newton High School, Harvard
College, A.B., Boston University Law School,
J.D.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Temple Emanuel Brotherhood,
Jaycees.
Public office: Democratic City Committee (1970-
present). Board of Aldermen (1972-present),
Mass. House 1979-'80.
115
GERALD M. COHEN
5 William St., Andover, 17th Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Feb. 22, 1934.
Education: Winthrop public schools, University
of Massachusetts B.S., Suffolk University Law
School J.D.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Greater Lawrence Council for
Children (board of directors). Family Counsel-
ling and Guidance Centers, Inc. (board of
directors). Greater Lawrence Drug Council
(board of directors). Lawrence General Hospi-
tal (Corporator).
Public office: Mass. House !975-'80.
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LINCOLN PORTEOUS COLE, JR.
16 Hill St., Lexington, 15th Middlesex
District, Republican.
Born: Fall River, Sept. 18, 1918.
Education: Northbridge High School, Northeast-
ern University Law School.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: American Legion, Veterans of
Foreign Wars, Hancock Men's Club, Masons.
Public office: Selectman 1960-,69 (chairman 6
yrs.). Town Meeting Member (30 yrs.). Town
Moderator 1970-79, Mass. House 1965-'80.
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ANDREW COLLARO
31 Granby Rd., Worcester, 15th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Worcester.
Education: Worcester public schools.
Occupation: Material analyst.
Organizations: Biscegliese Society, World War II
Veterans, Labor Council, Knights of Colum-
bus, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
Public office: Democratic City Committee, Mass.
House 1965-'80.
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JAMES G. COLLINS
67 Butterfield Ter., Amherst, 3rd Hampshire
District, Democrat.
Born: Cambridge, Aug. 2, 1946
Education: Cambridge, Watertown and Arling-
ton public schools. University of Massachu-
setts B.A. '68.
Profession: Legislator.
Organization: Town Democratic Committee.
Public office: Mass. House l973-'80.
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EDWARD W. CONNELLY
565 River Rd., Agawam, 3rd Hampden
District, Republican
(Assistant Minority Leader).
Born: New York City, Aug. 2, 1919.
Education: Stuyvesant High School in New York
City, City College of New York, Pratt Institute.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Mass. Selectmen's Assn., Ameri-
can Legion, V.F.W.
Public office: Agawam Finance Committee (3
yrs.), Board of Selectmen 1964-73, Mass.
House 1971-m
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LEO R. CORAZZINI
20 Morrill Ave., Shrewsbury, 11th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Shrewsbury, Feb. 17, 1930.
Education: College of the Holy Cross.
Occupation: Asst. Mgr. Group Insurance.
Organizations: American Legion, Knights of
Columbus, Lake Men's Lodge, Italian-
American Victory Club, Democratic Town
Committee, Frohsinn Club, N.A.S.D., Sports-
men's Club, Marine Corps League.
Public office: School Committee (9 yrs.) (chair-
man 3 terms), Town Meeting Member 1961-
present, Mass. House 1975-'80.
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121
ROBERT CORREIA
1290 Plymouth Ave., Fall River, 7th Bristol
District, Democrat.
Born: Fall River, January 3, 1939.
Education: Southeastern Massachusetts Univer-
sity, B.A. and B.S., Bridgewater State, M.Ed.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Holy Name Society, National
Education Association, St. John's Club, Liber-
al Club.
Public office: Port Authority, Trustee of the Earl
E. Hussey Hospital, Democratic City Commit-
tee, Mass. House 1977-'80.
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NICHOLAS J. COSTELLO
Whitehall Rd., Amesbury, 1st Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Albany, New York, August 22, 1935.
Education: St. James Academy, Albany, New
York, Albany Business College.
Occupation: Senior Business Systems Analyst.
Organizations: Essex County Selectman's Assn.
(President), Lions, Mass. Selectman's Assn.,
Amesbury Council of Churches (President),
Data Processing Management Assn.
Public office: Amesbury School Com., Ames-
bury Selectman (3 terms - 2 as chmn.),
Merrimack Valley Health Planning Comm.
Treasurer), Mass. House 1979-'80.
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123
JAMES J. CRAVEN, JR.
9 St. John St., Boston (Jamaica Plain),
12th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston (Jamaica Plain).
Education: Our Lady of Lourdes School, Boston
English High School, Boston University.
Profession: State Government.
Organizations: Holy Name Society, Disabled
American Veterans, Children's Museum,
Knights of Columbus, American Legion,
Emerald Society, Parkway Boys Club, Italian
Society of the Sacred Heart.
Public office: Democratic State Committeeman,
Chairman Boston Democratic City Commit-
tee, Mass. House 1949-,50, 1957-'80.
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MICHAEL C. CREEDON
417 Crescent St., Brockton, 10th Plymouth
District, Democrat.
Born: Brockton, Nov. 3, 1946.
Education: Harvard College A.B. '69, Suffolk
Law School J.D. 75.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Hasty Pudding.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-'80.
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125
JOHN F. CUSACK
20 Pine Ridge Rd., Arlington, 25th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Medford, Oct. 5, 1937.
Education: Arlington Public Schools, Boston
College B.S., B.A.
Profession: Government-Real estate.
Organizations: Varsity Club, Boston College
Alumni Assn., Knights of Columbus.
Public office: Housing Authority (chairman).
Democratic Town Committee, Mass. House
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CHARLES N. DECAS
17 Chapel St., Wareham, 2nd Plymouth
District, Republican.
Born: Brookline, Oct. 5. 1937.
Education: Wareham Schools, Babson College
B.S.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Social Harmony Lodge,
AF&AM, Elks, Cromesset Tribe, IORM.
Public office: Selectman 1974-77, Economic
Development Committee, Finance Commit-
tee, W.F.D., Water Commissioner 1967-72,
Wareham Free Library (trustee), Cemetery
Commissioner, Commissioner SRPEDD,
Mass. House 1977-,80.
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127
WALTER A. DeFILIPPI
35 Pease Ave., West Springfield, 6th Hampden
District, Republican.
Born: West Springfield, October 3, 1926.
Education: Spfld. Trade School, West Spfld.
High School, New York University, Western
New England College, M.B.A.
Profession: Consulting Engineer - Real Estate -
Builder.
Organizations: Rotary, West Spfld. Club, Assn.
of Mass. Assessors, Nat'l. Assn. of Corr. Eng.,
Inst, of Elec. Eng., N.E. Eng. Soc, Chamber of
Commerce, Elks.
Public office: West Spfld. Assessor, Adv. Bd. on
Vet. Affairs, Fin. Comm., Town Govt. Study
Comm., Municipal Office Bldg. Study Comm.,
Town Meeting Member, Mass. House 1979-'80.
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RICHARD H. DEMERS
95 Nash St., Chicopee, 8th Hampden District,
Democrat.
Born: Chicopee, Jan. 19, 1928.
Education: Chicopee High School, Holyoke
Community College, Western New England
Law School.
Business: Real estate.
Organizations: Elks, Moose, Knights of Colum-
bus, League of the Sacred Heart.
Public office: School Committee (2 yrs.), Asses-
sor (6 yrs.). Mayor (4 yrs.), Democratic City
Committee, Mass. House 1971-'80.
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129
A. JOSEPH DeNUCCI
119 Warwick Rd., Newton, 10th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Newton, Aug. 30, 1939.
Education: Newton High School, Boston Univer-
sity.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Newton Boy's Club (board of
directors), St. Bernard's Holy Name Society
(president), Sons of Italy, Knights of Colum-
bus.
Public office: Democratic City Committee,
Youth Commissioner, Mass. House 1917- SO.
130
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SALVATORE DiMASI
140 Prince St., Boston, 3rd Suffolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, August 11, 1945.
Education: Christopher Columbus High School,
Boston College, Suffolk University Law
School.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, Sons of
Italy, North End Neighborhood Task Force,
Massachusetts, Boston and American Bar
Associations, Justinian Law Society, Massa-
chusetts Trial Lawyers Association.
Public office: Former Assistant District Attor-
ney, Mass. House 1979-'80.
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CHARLES ROBERT DOYLE
12 Danville St., Boston (West Roxbury),
10th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Sept. 24, 1925.
Education: Boston College High School, Boston
College, Boston University Law School.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: American Legion, Knights of
Columbus.
Public office: Mass. House 1953-'64, 1967-74 and
1977-m
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JOHN R. DRISCOLL
295 Linwood Ave., Northbridge (Whitinsville),
9th Worcester District, Republican.
Born: Whitinsville, May 9, 1924.
Education: Northbridge High School, College of
the Holy Cross B.S. '48.
Business: Life Insurance agent.
Organizations: Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company Veterans Assn. (Providence Chap-
ter), Mass. and Worcester Co. Assessors Assns.
Public office: Lasell Field Commission 1966-,69,
Board of Assessors 1969-present (current
chairman), Mass. House 1975-'80.
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DENNIS J. DUFFIN
97 Cliffwood St., Lenox, 4th Berkshire District,
Democrat.
Born: Pittsfield, Nov. 24, 1930.
Education: Lenox Public Schools, Lasalle
Military Academy, College of the Holy Cross
B.S.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Central Berkshire Jaycees
(former president), Massachusetts Jaycees
(former president), Kiwanis Club (past presi-
dent), New England District of Kiwanis
(former It. gov.), Lenox Sportsmen's Club
(former president).
Public office: Democratic Town Committee,
Board of Selectmen, School Committee
(former chairman), Mass. House 197 1-X80.
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RICHARD JAMES DWINELL
6 Gould St., Millbury, 7th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Millbury, Aug. 5, 1917.
Education: Millbury public schools. Holy Cross
Institute of Industrial Relations, U.S. Army
School of General Government.
Occupation: Safety Supervisor.
Organizations: Veterans of Foreign Wars, Amer-
ican Legion, Franco-American Progressive
Club, Inc., Mass. Selectmen's Assn., Knights
of Columbus.
Public office: Town Constable (10 yrs.), Housing
Authority (5 yrs.). Selectman (13 yrs., chair-
man 9 yrs.), Mass. House 1965-,80.
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THOMAS FRANCIS FALLON
330 Main St., Clinton, 12th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Clinton, Dec. 4, 1929.
Education: College of the Holy Cross, Boston
University Law School.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, Elks.
Public office: Mass. House 1959-,80.
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MICHAEL PAUL FEENEY
934 Metropolitan Ave., Boston (Hyde Park),
16th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Hyde Park, Mass.
Public office: Mass. House 1939-,80.
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JOHN J. FINNEGAN
128 Neponset Ave., Boston (Dorchester),
14th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, July 21, 1938.
Education: Cathedral High School, University of
Massachusetts A.B., New England School of
Law J.D.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Holy Name Society, AMVETS,
Dorchester United Neighborhood Assn.,
Dorchester Board of Trade, Mass. Bar Assn.,
Boston Teachers Union, Thompson's Acade-
my (advisory committee).
Public office: Mass. House 1967-'80.
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THOMAS M. FINNERAN
56 Pleasant Hill Ave., Boston (Dorchester),
15th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, January 27, 1950.
Education: Boston Latin School, Northeastern
University, Boston College Law School.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Dorchester YMCA, Knights of
Columbus, Massachusetts Bar Association.
Public office: Mass. House 1979-'80.
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KEVIN W. FITZGERALD
163 Hillside St., Boston (Roxbury),
17th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Jan. 31, 1950.
Education: Mission High School, St. Anselm's
College.
Occupation: Guidance Counselor.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, Mass.
Personnel and Guidance Assn.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-'80.
140
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CHARLES F. FLAHERTY, JR.
14 Woodbridge St., Cambridge, 27th
Middlesex District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Oct. 13, 1938.
Education: Boston College High School, Boston
College.
Occupation: Director of Research Administra-
tion at Boston College.
Organizations: American Academy of Political
and Social Sciences, American Society for
Public Administration, National Council of
University Research Administrators, American
Political Science Assn.
Public office: Mass. House 1967-,80.
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141
MICHAEL F. FLAHERTY
833 East Third St., Boston (South Boston),
4th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Sept. 6, 1936.
Education: St. Peter and Paul School, South
Boston High School, Newman Preparatory
School, Boston College, New England School
of Law.
Profession: Attorney at Law.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, South
Boston Citizens Assn., South Boston Resi-
dent's Group, Boston College Alumni Assn.,
Holy Name Society, Mass. Bar Assn.
Public office: Mass. House 1967-*80.
142
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PETER Y. FLYNN
326 Main St., Bridgewater, 8th Plymouth
District, Democrat.
Born: Bridgewater, Jan. 1, 1940.
Education: Bridgewater public schools. Bridge-
water State College B.S.Ed. '61, University of
Mass. (graduate studies), Boston University
(graduate studies).
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Jaycees, Bridgewater-Raynham
Citizens Scholarship Foundation, Democratic
Town Committee, Brockton Hospital (board
of trustees).
Public office: Advisory Board, Plymouth County
Democratic Committee, Mass. House 1973-
'80.
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WILLIAM J. FLYNN, JR.
131 Tower Hill Dr., Hanover, 5th Plymouth
District, Democrat.
Born: Rockland, Mar. 13, 1933.
Education: Rockland High School, Boston
College '60, Attended Boston College Law
School, New England School of Law '64.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Democratic Town Committee,
Plymouth Co. Democratic League, V.F.W.,
Elks, Hanover Athletic Assn.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-'80.
144
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BARNEY FRANK
18 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, 8th Suffolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Bayonne, N.J., Mar. 31, 1940.
Education: Harvard University B.A. "62, J.D. 77.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-'80.
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145
BRUCE N. FREEMAN
7 Kenwood St., Chelmsford, 16th Middlesex
District, Republican.
Born: Watertown, March 4, 1921.
Education: Newton High School.
Business: Insurance.
Organizations: Am. Legion, V.F.W., Elks, Land
Conservation Trust, "Old Chelmsford" Garri-
son House Assn., Hist. Soc, Am. Heart Assn.,
Northeast Chapter, Retired Senior Volunteer
Program (advisory board), Greater Lowell
Assns. for Retarded Citizens, Camp Paul for
Exceptional Children (advisory board), Mass.
Legislators Assn., The Middlesex Club, Mental
Health Association of Greater Lowell.
Public office: Republican Town Committee,
Mass. House l969-'80.
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WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN
32 Ranelegh Rd., Boston (Brighton),
19th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Sept. 17, 1950.
Education: St. Mary's High School, Boston
College A.B., Suffolk Law School J.D.
Profession: Legislator — Attorney
Organizations: Mass. Bar. Assn., Knights of
Columbus, Holy Name Society, Irish Music
Club of Boston.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-'80.
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147
ANN C. GANNETT
Old Concord Rd., Lincoln,
13th Middlesex District, Republican.
Born: Brookline, Nov. 7, 1916.
Education: Abbot Academy (Andover), Vassar
College.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House 1969-'80.
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MARY JANE GIBSON
30 Bellevue Rd., Belmont, 26th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Commerce, Texas, February 7, 1933.
Education: Centenary College, B.A., Boston
University M.Ed.
Occupation: Homemaker.
Organizations: Harvard-Epworth United Metho-
dist Church, Belmont High School P.T.A.
Public office: Belmont School Committee 1974-
'80, Mass. House 1979-,80.
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149
ROBERT W. GILLETTE
84 Little's Ave., Pembroke, 6th Plymouth
District, Republican.
Born: Weymouth, Sept. 1, 1934.
Education: Pembroke High School, Bates Col-
lege '56.
Business: Insurance Broker.
Organizations: Lions Club, Corner Stone Lodge
A.F. & A.M., Baseball League, Arts Festival
(director), Historical Society.
Public office: Republican Town Committee,
Finance Committee, Civil Defense Director,
Mass. House 1971-'80.
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ROGER R. GOYETTE
2767 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, 11th Bristol
District, Democrat.
Born: New Bedford, Jan. 22, 1925.
Education: New Bedford Parochial and Public
Schools, Educational Business Management
Seminars (State Regional and National).
Business: Sparky's Auto Repair-auto body-auto
marine (owner and operator).
Organizations: Independent Garage Owners
(founder and first president), K of C, Foresters,
Whaling City Country Club, Elmwood Golf
Assn., Coast Guard Auxiliary, V.F.W., Lions
(charter member).
Public office: Mass. House 1977-'80.
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151
SAUNDRA GRAHAM
189 Western Ave., Cambridge,
28th Middlesex District, Democrat.
Born: Cambridge, Sept. 5, 1941.
Education: Cambridge public schools, University
of Massachusetts (Boston), Harvard Loeb
Fellowship Program.
Occupation: Teenage Counselor.
Organizations: Cambridge Community Center,
WILD (advisory board), Cambridge Adult
Education Center.
Public office: City Council, Mass. House 1977-
'80.
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BARBARA E. GRAY
220 Edmands Rd., Framingham,
6th Middlesex District, Republican.
Born: New York City, Oct. 11, 1926.
Education: Connecticut College B.A., Oxford
University (England).
Profession: Government.
Organizations: United Fund, League of Women
Voters, Danforth Museum, Cushing Hospital
Auxiliary, Framingham Union Hospital, Pearl
Street House, Serenity House.
Public office: Planning Board, Charter Commis-
sion, Metropolitan Area Planning Council,
Mass. House 1973-'80.
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JOHN GRAY
90 School Street, Groveland, 2nd Essex
District, Republican.
Born: Haverhill, January 12, 1956.
Education: Groveland Grammar Schools, Pen-
tucket Regional High School, Colby College.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House 1979-'80.
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HADEN G. GREENHALGH
2 Glenna Lane, Harwich, 1st Barnstable
District, Republican.
Born: Wellesley, January 16, 1931.
Education: Wellesley High School, Boston
University, CLA, "58.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Barnstable County Selectmen's
Association 1973-75 (President), Massachu-
setts Selectmen's Association 1976-'77 (Presi-
dent).
Public office: Harwich Board of Appeals 1 958-'7 1
(Chairman 1964-71), Selectman 1971-79,
Mass. House 1979-'80.
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155
HENRY R. GRENIER
12 Spring St., Spencer, 5th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Worcester, Dec. 9, 1924.
Education: St. Mary's Parochial School, David
Prouty High School.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Gaudette-Kirk Post, Spencer Fish
and Game Club, Knights of Columbus, Mass.
and Worcester County Selectmen's Assns.,
Spencer Exchange Club, North Brookfield
Sportsmen, V.F.W.
Public office: Selectman (6 yrs.), Mass. House
1973-m
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JAMES T. HARRINGTON
104 Highland Ave., Holden, 1st Worcester
District, Republican.
Born: Holden, June 9, 1949.
Education: Wachusett Regional High School,
Salem State College, B.S., Suffolk University
(masters degree candidate).
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Jaycees, Republican Town Com-
mittee.
Public office: Mass. House 1979-,80.
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57
JONATHAN L. HEALY
Mohawk Trail, Charlemont (Shelburne Falls
Post Office), 1st Franklin District, Republican.
Born: Greenfield, Oct. 10, 1945.
Education: Punahou School, Williams College.
Profession: Teacher-coach.
Public office: Mass. House 1971 -'80.
158
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JOSEPH N. HERMANN
83 Buckingham Rd., North Andover, 14th Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston (Dorchester), June 8, 1924.
Education: Dorchester High School, Weaver
School of Realty Burdett College.
Occupation: Supervisor of Appraisals, Real
Estate Appraiser.
Organizations: V.F.W., Knights of Columbus,
Men of Merrimac.
Public office: Assessor, Mass. House 1977-'80.
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IRIS K. HOLLAND
38 Hazelwood Ave., Longmeadow,
2nd Hampden District, Republican
(Minority Whip).
Born: Springfield, Sept. 30, 1920.
Education: Classical High School, Rider College.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Bay State Medical Center (cor-
porator), American International College,
Springfield Day Nursery, Western New Eng-
land College (trustee), Community Care
Mental Health Center, Goodwill Industries
(director), Carew Hill Girls Club, League of
Women Voters, Zonta International.
Public office: Republican Town Committee,
Mass. House 1973-,80.
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MARIE ELIZABETH HOWE
19 Pembroke St., Somerville, 31st Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Somerville, Massachusetts
Education: Matignon High School, Brooks
Junior College, Suffolk University, New
England School of Law J.D.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: St. Ann's Guild, ZONTA, Mass.
Legislators Assn., National Order of Women
Legislators.
Public office: Somerville School Committee-
(chairlady), Democratic Ward and City Com-
mittee, Mass. House 1965-,80.
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PHILIP W. JOHNSTON
134 Tilden Rd., Marshfield, 4th Plymouth
District, Democrat.
Born: Chelsea, July 21, 1944.
Education: University of Massachusetts (Am-
herst), Harvard University, M.P.A.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Project Friend (board of direc-
tors), Common Cause, Mass. Council of
Voluntary Child Care Agencies (board of
directors), New England Assn. for Child Care,
North and South Rivers Watershed Assn.
(legislative chairman). Democratic Town
Committee.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-'80.
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RAYMOND A. JORDAN, JR.
51 Goldenrod St., Springfield,
12th Hampden District, Democrat.
Born: Springfield, May 5, 1943.
Education: Springfield public schools, American
International College, University of Mass.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge,
Urban League of Springfield (former presi-
dent), Harambee Holiday, Inc. (co-founder
and former executive director), Springfield
Girls Club Family Center.
Public office: Dem. State Committee, Dem. City
Committee, Mass. House lQTS-'SO.
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STEPHEN J. KAROL
86 West St., Attleboro, 2nd Bristol
District, Democrat.
Born: Providence, R.I., February 29, 1948.
Education: University of Massachusetts (Am-
herst), Boston University, University of Virgi-
nia.
Business: Real Estate Broker.
Organizations: Beta Hostel Inc. (Board of
Directors), Norfolk-Bristol Home Health
Services, Inc. (Board of Directors), Southeast-
ern Massachusetts Health Planning and
Development, Inc., League of Women Voters,
Chamber of Commerce.
Public office: Mass. House 1979-,80.
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WILLIAM R. KEATING
1 1 1 Bay Road. Sharon,
8th Norfolk District, Democrat.
Born: Norwood, Sept. 6, 1952.
Education: Sharon High School, Boston College
B.A. '74, Boston College Graduate School of
Business Administration.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House 1977-'80.
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GEORGE KEVERIAN
116 Irving St., Everett, 39th Middlesex
District, Democrat (Majority Leader).
Born: Everett, June 3, 1931.
Education: Everett High School, Tufts College,
Harvard College B.A. '53 (American Political
Science).
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Common Council (8 yrs., President
'60), Alderman (3 yrs.), Mass. House 1967-'80
(Majority Whip 1975-78).
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ARTHUR M. KHOURY
15 Bunkerhill St., Lawrence, 16th Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Lawrence, Feb. 5, 1940.
Education: Lawrence Public Schools, University
of Massachusetts B.A., Georgetown Law
Center LL.B.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: American, Mass., Essex County
and Lawrence Bar Assns., Y.M.C.A. Youth
Committee, Lawrence Vs Mens, Bon Secours
Men's Guild, St. Anthony's Holy Name Socie-
ty-
Public office: Zoning Board of Appeals (past
chairman), Mass. House 1973-'80.
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MELVIN H. KING
4 Yarmouth St., Boston (South End),
9th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Oct. 20, 1928.
Education: Boston Technical High School,
Claflin College B.A., Boston Teachers College
(Masters degree), Boston University, North-
eastern University.
Profession: Director, Community Fellows Pro-
gram — Adjunct Professor Department of
Urban Studies and Planning, M.I.T.
Organizations: Columbia Point Health Planning
Council.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-'80.
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RAYMOND MICHAEL LaFONTAINE
20 Sunset Rd., Gardner, 2nd Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Gardner, May 18, 1927.
Education: Gardner High School, University of
Massachusetts.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: School Committee 1963-'67, Mass.
House 1966-'80.
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NICHOLAS LAMBROS
865 Hildreth Street, Dracut, 17th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Dracut, Jan. 9, 1933.
Education: St. Michael's grade school, Dracut
High School, Suffolk University.
Occupation: Water Department superintendent.
Public office: Water Commissioner 1960-present,
Mass. House 1970-'80.
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ROBERT F. LARKIN, JR.
72 Clarke Circle, Needham, 13th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, May 29, 1955.
Education: Arlington Public Schools, Fairfax
County Virginia public schools, Boston Col-
lege.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Needham Red Cross, Needham
Community Council, Needham Crime Check
Committee, Democratic State Committee,
Democratic Town Committee.
Public office: Town Meeting Member, Mass.
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DENIS LAWRENCE
206 Allen St., New Bedford, 13th Bristol
District, Democrat.
Born: New Bedford, May 23, 1940.
Education: New Bedford Public Schools.
Occupation: Sales Representative.
Organizations: Onboard, Inc. (Bd. of Directors),
North End Community Ctr. (Bd. of Directors),
Exchange Club, Southeastern Mass. Univ.
(Adv. Bd.), Inst, of Health and Long Life,
Southeastern Mass. Univ. (Adv. Bd.), Foreign
Trade Zone, Inc. (Exec. Bd), Seafood Heritage
Inc. (Vice-Pres.), Whaling City Festival Inc.,
Mass. League of Cities and Towns.
Public office: City Councillor at Large 1976-,79,
Mass. House 1979-'80.
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MARK E. LAWTON
67 Winnifred Road, Brockton, 9th Plymouth
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, July 26, 1949.
Education: Brockton public schools, Msgr.
James Coyle High School, Stonehill College
A.B. ,71,NewEnglandSchoolofLawJ.D.,74.
Profession: Legislator Attorney.
Organizations: Irish Social Club of Boston,
Emerald Society, University Club, Elks, Lions
Club, Brockton Taxpayers-People's Assn.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-,80.
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EDWARD A. LeLACHEUR
42 Marriner St., Lowell, 18th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Lowell, June 1, 1925.
Education: St. Peter's, Lowell High School.
Occupation: Grocer.
Organizations: Sacred Heart Men's Club (presi-
dent). Holy Name Society (past president), St.
Vincent De Paul Society (district vice-
president), U.C.T., Mass. Grocers Assn., Elks,
Knights of Columbus.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-'80.
174
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LEON J. LOMBARDI
261 Purchase St., Easton, 1st Bristol
District, Republican.
Born: Brockton, April 16, 1949.
Education: Suffield Academy, Tufts University
B.A., Boston University School of Law J.D.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Mass. Bar Assn., Conservation
Law Foundation of New England, Inc.,
Jaycees, Mass. Forests and Parks Assn.,
Natural Resources Trust of Easton, Inc.,
National Trust For Historical Preservation.
Public office: Easton Ad Hoc Charter Committee
(chairman), Mass. House 1977-"80.
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MICHAEL JAMES LOMBARDI
114 Fifth St., Cambridge, 29th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Cambridge, May 27, 1917.
Education: Sacred Heart School, Rindge Techni-
cal High School.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: American Legion, Disabled
American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Elks, St. Michael's Club, Sons of Italy.
Public office: Mass. House 1965-'80.
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JOHN J. LONG
32 East Shore Rd., Westport,
8th Bristol District, Democrat.
Born: Fall River, Dec. 10, 1927.
Education: B.M.C. Durfee High School, Boston
University College of Business Administration,
Rhode Island College of Education.
Occupation: Insurance broker.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, Disabled
American Veterans, Elks, Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Holy Name Society.
Public office: Mass. House 1957-'80.
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177
JOHN H. LORING
60 Willow St., Acton, 14th Middlesex
District, Republican.
Born: Concord, March 5, 1926.
Education: Concord High School, Northeastern
University, Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
nology.
Profession: Chemical engineer and real estate
broker.
Organizations: Mass. and Middlesex County
Selectmen's Assns., A.F.&A.M., Greater
Boston Real Estate Board, Mental Health
Assn. of Central Middlesex (director).
Public office: Selectman, Planning Board, Board
of Assessors, Mass. House 1973-74 and 1977-
'80.
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THOMAS R. LLSSIER
3 Brown St., Pittsfield, 2nd Berkshire
District, Democrat.
Born: Pittsfield, April 5, 1957.
Education: St. Joseph Central High School,
Berkshire Community College.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Berkshire Community Action
Council, Inc. (Chairman), Notre Dame
Church.
Public office: City Council, Mass. House 1977-
'80.
HOUSE
79
THOMAS K. LYNCH
123 Phinney's Lane, Centerville,
2nd Barnstable District, Democrat.
Born: Attleboro, April 30, 1946.
Education: North Attleborough public schools,
Boston College B.A., Syracuse University
M.S.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Cape Cod Assn. for Retarded
Citizens, Elder Services of Cape Cod and the
Islands, Inc.
Public office: Democratic Town Committee
1972-,80, Mass. House 1977-'80.
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WILLIAM Q. MacLEAN, JR.
22 William St., Fairhaven, 10th Bristol
District, Democrat.
Born: New Bedford, Nov. 4, 1934.
Education: Fairhaven public schools. University
of Massachusetts.
Business: Insurance.
Organizations: Boys' Club Alumni, North Fair-
haven Improvement Assn., Fairhaven Varsity
Club, Moose, Fairhaven Boys' Club (director),
New Bedford Country Club.
Public office: School Committee, Mass. House
1961-'80 (Majority Whip 1973-75; Majority
Leader 1975-78).
HOUSE
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DONALD J. MANNING
16 Grant Place, Waltham, 9th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Waltham, June 23, 1929.
Education: St. Mary's High School, Boston
College, New England School of Law.
Organizations: Moose, Veterans of Foreign
Wars.
Public office: Democratic Ward and City
Committees, City Council, Mass. House 1961-
'80.
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M. JOSEPH MANNING
583 Adams St., Milton, 7th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Milton, Sept. 23, 1924.
Education: Milton High School, Bentley College
of Accounting and Finance '51.
Occupation: Training administrator.
Organizations: American Legion, Marine Corps
League, AMVETS, Knights of Columbus,
Elks, Int. Assn. of Assessing Officers.
Public office: Board of Assessors 1957-present,
Board of Park Commissioners 1950-"59, Town
Meeting Member 1947-present, Democratic
Town Committee (chairman), Mass. House
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ANGELO MAROTTA
74 Lincoln Rd., Medford, 38th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Oct. 16, 1937.
Education: Medford High School, Mercersburg
Academy (Pa.), Seton Hall University B.S. in
B.A.
Business: Real estate.
Organizations: Sons of Italy, Home for Italian
Children (corporator).
Public office: School Committee, City Council,
Mayor, Mass. House 1975-'80.
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FRANK J. MATRANGO
52 East Quincy St., North Adams, 1st Berkshire
District, Democrat.
Born: Springfield, July 19, 1926.
Education: Cathedral High School, College of
the Holy Cross B.S. Ed.
Profession: Education counselor -- Teacher.
Organizations: American Legion, Elks, Sons of
Italy.
Public office: Mass. House 1969-,80.
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MICHAEL J. McGLYNN
28 Emerald St., Medford, 37th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Medford, April 23, 1953.
Education: Arlington Catholic High School,
Hebron Academy, St. Anselm's College,
University of Massachusetts.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Medford Redskins Athletic and
Social Club, Ancient Order of Hibernians,
Irish American Club, Leukemia Society of
America, Eagles Club of Maiden.
Public office: Democratic Ward and City
Committee, Mass. House 1977-'80.
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ARTHUR JAMES McKENNA
652 Chestnut St., Springfield, 9th Hampden
District, Democrat.
Born: Springfield, Oct. 29, 1914.
Education: Cathedral High School, Sacred Heart
School.
Business: American Bosch ARMA Corp.
Organization: American Legion (Post 430).
Public office: Board of Aldermen 1953-*61, Mass.
House 1963-m
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CHARLES FRANCIS McNALLY
20 Pearl St., Franklin, 10th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Natick, April 3, 1929.
Education: Franklin public schools, Dean Junior
College.
Occupation: Construction inspector - Boston
Edison.
Public office: Democratic Town Committee,
Planning Board (10 yrs.), Mass. House 1977-
'80.
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JOHN C. McNEIL
457 Highland Ave., Maiden, 36th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Maiden, June 8, 1945.
Education: Maiden Public and Parochial
Schools, Cheshire Academy (Connecticut).
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Assistant Secretary to Governor
1965-,66, Assistant to Commissioner of Ad-
ministration 1967-,69, Administrative Assist-
ant to State Treasurer 1969-70, Housing
Advisor Department of Community Affairs
1970-71, City Councillor 1972 - present
(president 1974), Mass. House 1977-,80.
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189
ROBERT D. McNEIL
457 Highland Ave., Leicester, 17th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Quebec, Canada, Dec. 16, 1920.
Education: Beebe Academy.
Occupation: Automobile paint distributor.
Organizations: Lions, American Legion, Knights
of Columbus, Rod and Gun Club, Mass. and
Worcester County Selectmen's Assn., Elks,
Grange, L'union St. Jean Baptiste D'amerique.
Public office: Board of Health (2'/2 yrs.),
Selectman (11 yrs.), Mass. House 1975-'80.
190
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JOHN F. MELIA
14 William Jackson Ave., Boston (Brighton),
18th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, June 5, 1915.
Education: St. Columbkille's School, Brighton
High School, Boston Commerce Graduate
School.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House 1965-'80.
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JOAN M. MENARD
4059 Riverside Ave., Somerset, 5th Bristol
District, Democrat.
Born: New York, N.Y., September 6, 1935.
Education: Bridgewater State College, B.S.,
M.Ed., Attending Boston College (doctoral
candidate).
Occupation: Administrator of Special Educa-
tion.
Organizations: League of Women Voters, Area
Health Planning Council, Fall River Five Cent
Savings Bank (corporator).
Public office: Democratic Town Committee,
Democratic State Committeewoman, Mass.
House 1979-,80.
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ELIZABETH N. METAYER
33 Arthur St., Braintree, 5th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, Aug. 21, 1911.
Education: Girls Catholic High School (Maiden),
Hickox Secretarial School, Harvard Universi-
ty-
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: League of Women Voters, Pre-
cinct 7 Assn., Braintree Point Woman's Club,
Philergians, 2nd Dist. Past Presidents Club,
Mass. State Fed. of Women's Clubs, Past
Chairmen's Club.
Public office: Dem. Town Com., Town Meeting
Member, Technical Advisory Committee on
Trans, (chairman), Council on Aging (legisla-
tive chairman), Mass. House 1975-'80.
HOUSE
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JAMES R. MICELI
1 1 Webber St., Wilmington, 20th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Dorchester, March 25, 1935.
Education: Boston English High, Northeastern
University B.S.B.A. '58.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Friends of the Harnden Tavern,
Sons of Italy, Jaycees (Senate).
Public office: Wilmington Planning Board 1963-
'66, Board of Selectmen 1966-77 (Chairman,
twice), Mass. House 1977-'80.
194
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ALFRED A. MINAHAN, JR.
65 Parker Rd., Wakefield, 22nd Middlesex
District, Democrat
Born: Boston, September 14, 1953.
Education: Wakefield Public Schools, College of
the Holy Cross, B.A.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Wakefield Conservation Com-
mittee, Kiwanis Club International Member
(Wakefield)Lynnfield).
Public office: Democratic Town Committee,
Conservation Committee, Mass. House 1977-
'80.
HOUSE
95
DAVID J. MOFENSON
6 Alban Rd., Newton, 12th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Neptune, New Jersey, Feb. 7, 1943.
Education: Newton High School, Tufts Universi-
ty A.B. '64 (Cum Laude), Boston University
J.D. '67.
Profession: Attorney.
Public office: Mass. House 1971-,80.
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F. JOHN MONAHAN
8 Edgewood Rd., Beverly, 6th Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Beverly, July 3, 1943.
Education: Beverly High School, Merrimack
College '66.
Occupation: Assistant Director Beverly Welfare
Office.
Organizations: United Fund (Director), Red
Cross, Bass River Day Center for Handi-
capped, Local 309, SEIU.
Public office: Alderman, Mass. House 1979-,80.
HOUSE
97
RICHARD T. MOORE
25 Bancroft Park, Hopedale, 8th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Milford, Aug. 7, 1943.
Education: Hopedale High School, Clark Univ.
A.B. '66, Colgate Univ. M.A. '67, Clark Univ.
(part-time doctoral student).
Occupation: Educational administrator.
Organizations: Mass. Selectmen's Assn. (past
pres.), Wor. Co. Selectmen's Assn., Amer. Soc.
for Pub. Ad., Southern Mass. Police Assn.
Public office: Selectman 1970-78 (ch. 1971, '72,
'74 and '77), Quinsigamond Comm. Coll. Adv.
Bd. 1970-75, Mass. Health and Ed. Fac. Auth.
1968-70, Mass. House 1977-'80.
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MICHAEL W. MORRISSEY
57 Holyoke St., Quincy, 1st Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Quincy, Aug. 2, 1954.
Education: Quincy public schools, University of
Massachusetts (Amherst).
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Squantum Yacht Club, Atlantic
Neighborhood Association, Knights of Co-
lumbus, Elks, Squantum Community Assn.
Public office: Mass. House 1977-'80.
HOUSE
99
WILLIAM D. MULLINS
150 Clover Rd., Ludlow, 7th Hampden
District, Democrat.
Born: Worcester, Aug. 13, 1931.
Education: Providence College '53.
Profession: Teacher.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, Lions,
Right to Life, National and Mass. Teachers
Assns., Mass. Selectmen's Assn., Children's
Language Institute (director and corporator).
Public office: Selectman (8 yrs.), Mass. House
1977-'80.
200
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JOHN E. MURPHY, JR.
21 Anne Dr., Peabody, 13th Essex
District, Democrat (Majority Whip).
Born: Richmond, Va., April 3, 1943.
Education: St. John's Grammar School, New-
man Preparatory School, Providence College,
Suffolk Law School.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: Elks, Ancient Order of Hiberni-
ans, American, Mass., Essex and Salem Bar
Assn., Mass. Trial Lawyers Assn.
Public office: Democratic City Committee 1968-
72, Mass. House l971-'80.
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MARY JEANETTE MURRAY
30 Margin St., Cohasset, 3rd Plymouth
District, Republican.
Born: Cohasset, Dec. 24, 1924.
Education: Cohasset Grammar School, Cohasset
High School, Attended Boston University
School of Education.
Occupation: Housewife.
Organizations: Cohasset Women's Club, Ameri-
can Legion, American Legion Auxiliary,
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Women's
Republican Club of Norwell and South Shore.
Public office: Selectman, Housing Authority,
Republican Town Committee, Mass. House
1977-'80.
202
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WILLIAM P. NAGLE, JR.
3 Madison Ave., Northampton, 1st Hampshire
District, Democrat.
Born: Northampton, June 10, 1951.
Education: Northampton High School, St.
Anselm's College '73.
Occupation: Child Abuse Worker.
Organization: Little League - Local 501.
Public office: City Council, Mass. House 1975-
'80.
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203
ANDREW S. NATSIOS
234 Courtland St., Holliston, 8th Middlesex
District, Republican.
Born: Philadelphia, Sept. 22, 1949.
Education: Holliston High School, Georgetown
University B.A. '71, Harvard University,
M.P.A.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Republican Town Committee,
Jaycees, Holliston Companies of Minutemen,
Big Brothers/ Big Sister (Board of Directors).
Public office: Holliston Industrial Commission
1973-'77, Holliston by-law study Committee
(Chairman) 1977-78, Mass. House 1975-'80.
204
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JOSEPH M. NAVIN
1 Sherman St., Marlborough, 4th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Marlborough, May 19, 1946.
Education: Local Schools, Assumption Prepara-
tory School, Boston College.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, Bolton
Street Association.
Public office: City Council 1974-75, Mass.
House 1975-'80. "
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DAVID ROBERT NELSON
233 Summer St., New Bedford, 12th Bristol
District, Democrat.
Born: New Bedford, May 22, 1942.
Education: New Bedford Public Schools, Provi-
dence College, Sacred Heart Seminary, St.
Mary's College, Winona, Minn., B.A.
Business: Rare Book Dealer.
Organizations: Massachusetts City Clerk's Asso-
ciation, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Chamber
of Commerce, Volunteers of America, Old
Dartmouth Historical Society, Panther's
Athletic Club, Saint Mary's College Alumni
Association.
Public office: City Council 1970-76 (President
1974), City Clerk 1977-78, Mass. House 1979-
'80.
206
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LOUIS R. NICKINELLO
68 Pine St., Natick, 5th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: East Boston, Sept. 8, 1940.
Education: Natick High School, Bentley College.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Kiwanis Club, Elks, Sons of Italy,
Men of 200.
Public office: Town Meeting Member (7 yrs.),
Democratic Town Committee, Board of Public
Works 1968-7 1 (chairman), Mass. House
1971-'80.
HOUSE
207
THOMAS C. NORTON
422 Reading St., Fall River, 6th Bristol
District, Democrat.
Born: Fall River, Dec. 11, 1934.
Education: Sacred Heart Grammar School,
Durfee High School, Bridgewater State Col-
lege.
Profession: Occupational Education Teacher.
Organizations: Eagles, Elks, Fall River Teachers
Assn. (honorary member), Border City Athlet-
ic Club.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-'80.
208
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NICHOLAS A. PALEOLOGOS
43 Franklin St., Woburn, 33rd Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Winchester, March 9, 1953.
Education: Woburn High School, Tufts Univer-
sity, Suffolk Law School.
Occupation: Law Student.
Public office: School Committee, Democratic
City Committee, Mass. House 1977-'80.
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209
RAYMOND S. PECK
25 Summit Ave., Dartmouth, 9th Bristol
District, Democrat.
Born: New Bedford, Dec. 10, 1922.
Education: Dartmouth public schools, Provi-
dence Business and Trade School, Kingston
Trade School.
Business: Proprietor of golf driving range.
Organizations: Rotary, Knights of Columbus,
Moose, Dartmouth Youth Activities Assn.,
Portuguese American Social Club, Southeast-
ern Mass. Police Chiefs Assn., Mass. Select-
men's Assn.
Public office: Selectman 1962-'65, Town Meeting
Member (15 yrs.), Mass. House 1965-,80.
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JOHN B. PERRY
Margaret St., Monson, 1st Hampden
District, Democrat.
Born: Palmer, Feb. 15, 1935.
Education: Monson School System, Greenfield
Community College.
Profession: Registered nurse.
Organizations: Monson Democratic Committee,
Masons, American Legion, Mass. Nurses
Assn., Police Square Club of Mass.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-'80.
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ANGELO PICUCCI
148 Ninth St., Leominster, 4th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Leominster, April 12, 1915.
Education: Leominster High School.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: American Legion, Elks, Club
L'Assumption, Franco-American Veterans,
Italian American Citizens Club, Eagles,
Knights of Columbus, Leominster Sportsman
Assn. Inc., Moose, L'Union St. Jean Baptiste
d'Amerique, Marine Corps League, St., Anne's
Holy Name Society, Sons of Italy.
Public office: Democratic City Committee, City
Councillor 1963-'67 (president 1967), Mass.
House l967-'80.
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STEVEN D. PIERCE
555 Russell Rd., Westfield, 4th Hampden
District, Republican.
Born: Johnstown, New York, October 10, 1949.
Education: Union College, Schenectady, New
York B.A. 71, Duke University School of Law
J.D. 74.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: American, Connecticut, Hamp-
den County, Massachusetts and Westfield Bar
Associations, Chamber of Commerce (Direc-
tor).
Public office: Republican City Committee, Mass.
House 1979-,80.
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213
VINCENT JOSEPH PIRO
482 Medford St., Somerville, 30th Middlesex
District, Democrat (Assistant Majority Whip).
Born: Somerville, May 15, 1941.
Education: Somerville H.S., Salem State College
B.S. El. Ed. '64, Ed.M. '66, Boston U. 1968.
Profession: Legislator (former teacher).
Organizations: Elks, Moose, Dante Club, Som.
City Club, St. Polycarp's Men's Assn., Sons of
Italy, Italian American Charitable Society,
Greater Boston Assn. for Retarded, Legislative
Council for Older Americans.
Public office: Bd. of Aldermen 1965-'68 (Pres.
'67), School Comm. (ex officio '67), Dem. State
Committeeman, Som. Dem. Comm. (chmn.)
1968-'80, Mass. House 1969-,80.
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KEVIN POIRIER
1 17 Grove St., North Attleborough,
14th Bristol District, Republican.
Born: Providence, R.I., July 7, 1940.
Education: North Attleborough High School,
Bryant College.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Attleborough Personnel Assn.,
Knights of Columbus, Greater Attleborough
Area Football Hall of Fame, Advisory Board
for Occupational Education. Mass. Assn. of
School Committees.
Public office: School Committee (6V2 yrs.
chairman 2 yrs.), Mass. House 1977-,80.
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215
DANIEL F. POKASKI
40 Robinson St., Boston (Dorchester),
5th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, June 26, 1949.
Education: Boston State College.
Profession: Teacher.
Organization: Massachusetts Young Democrats.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-'80.
216
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MICHAEL J. REA, JR.
18 Shawsheen Rd., Billerica, 24th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Cambridge, July 23, 1940.
Education: Billerica Public School System.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Elks, Sons of Italy, Billerica Boys'
Club (board of directors), Northern Middlesex
Area Commission (chairman).
Public office: Selectman, Planning Board, Mass.
House 1977-m
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WILLIAM GEORGE ROBINSON
10 Sunset Rd., Melrose, 35th Middlesex
District, Republican (Minority Leader).
Born: Boston, Mar. 10, 1926.
Education: Maiden and Boston public schools,
City College of New York, Boston University
Extension.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Lions Club, Maiden Chamber of
Commerce, Stoneham Lodge Sons of Italy,
Knights of Columbus, Moose, Holy Name
Society.
Public office: Mass. House 1965-'80 (Assistant
Minority Whip 1971-72; Minority Whip 1973-
'76; Assistant Minority Leader 1977-78).
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RICHARD P. ROCHE
29 Standish St., Springfield,
13th Hampden District, Democrat.
Born: Atlantic City, N.J., Feb. 15, 1952.
Education: University of Dayton B.A., Universi-
ty of Mass. (Amherst), University of Conn.
Occupation: Financial and Public Relations
Consultant.
Organizations: Center for Technological Alter-
natives, Taxation with Representation (Board
Member), Citizen Involvement Training Pro-
ject, Valley Press Club, Elks, Hampden
County Democratic Committee, Knights of
Columbus.
Public office: Hampden Co. Democratic Com-
mittee, Springfield Energy Conservation Com-
mission (Chairperson), Mass. House 1977-,80.
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219
ANDREW J. ROGERS, JR.
15 Gannon Terrace, Framingham, 7th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Framingham, May 6, 1944.
Education: Boston College, Suffolk Law School.
Profession: Legislator - Attorney.
Public office: School Committee, Democratic
Town Committee, Mass. House 1975-"80.
220
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ROBERT J. ROHAN
15 Alderman St., Holyoke, 5th Hampden
District, Democrat.
Born: Holyoke, Aug. 15, 1921.
Education: Holyoke High School.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Elks, Knights of Columbus,
American Legion, St. Patrick's Parade Com-
mittee, Boys' Club, U.C.T., A.O.H., Local 116
AFL-CIO.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-'80.
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J. MICHAEL RUANE
19 Nursery St., Salem, 7th Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Salem, Dec. 10, 1927.
Education: St. Mary's Boys High (Lynn).
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Lafayette Assn., Moose, Polish
Legion American Veterans.
Public office: City Council 1970-75, Mass.
House 1975-m
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ALFRED E. SAGGESE, JR.
95 Loring Rd., Winthrop, 20th Suffolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Winthrop, Nov. 21, 1946.
Education: Winthrop High School, University of
Massachusetts B.A. '68 (Amherst), Suffolk
University Law School J.D. '71.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, East
Boston - Winthrop Bar Assn., Mass. Bar Assn.
Public office: Former Assistant District Attor-
ney, Mass. House 1975-'80.
HOUSE
223
SHERMAN W. SALTMARSH, JR.
154 Mt. Vernon St., Winchester, 34th Middlesex
District, Republican.
Born: Winchester, April 27, 1929.
Education: Winchester Public Schools, Winches-
ter High School, Kimball Union Academy '49,
Boston College '53.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: K of C, V.F.W., Aberjona Post,
Mass. Selectmen's Assn., The Hundred Club of
Mass., Boston College Varsity Club, The Blue
Chips of Boston College, Gridiron Club of
Greater Boston.
Public office: Town Meeting Member 1956 -
present. Board of Selectmen 1959-'62, 1969-72
(chairman 1961 -'62), MBTA Advisory Board
1964 - present, Mass. House 1975-'80.
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JOSEPH S. SCELSI
21 Daniels Ave, Pittsfield, 3rd Berkshire
District, Democrat.
Born: Pittsfield, June 4, 1915.
Education: Pittsfield High School.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Itam Lodge Order Sons of Italy,
United Commercial Travelers, Holy Name
Society.
Public office: City Council (14 yrs., president 8
yrs.), Mass. House 1973-,80.
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ANTHONY M. SCIBELLI
200 Maple St., Springfield, 10th Hampden
District, Democrat.
Born: Springfield.
Education: Cathedral High School.
Business: Real estate broker.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, Elks,
Eagles, Sons of Italy, Ludlow Country Club.
Public office: City Council (12 yrs.), Mass. House
1951-m
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HOUSE
JOSEPH J. SEMENSI
22 Tileston Rd., Randolph, 6th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Randolph, Mar. 6, 1923.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, AM VETS,
Elks, American Legion, Lions, Norfolk
County Selectmen's Assn., Randolph Veterans
Council.
Public office: Selectman, Town Meeting
Member, School Committee, Democratic
Town Committee, Mass. House 1967-"80.
HOUSE
227
EMANUEL G. SERRA
230 Orient Ave., Boston (East Boston),
1st Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston, June 12, 1945.
Education: Boston Technical High School,
Boston University B.S.
Profession: Educator.
Organizations: Orient Heights Betterment Assn.,
(president), National Honor Society (assistant
director), AFL-CIO Local 66 (representative).
Public office: Democratic Ward Committee
1968-72, Mass. House 1971-'80.
228
HOUSE
PHILIP L. SHEA
130 West View Rd., Lowell, 19th Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Lowell. Oct. 19. 1941.
Education: Lowell Schools, Lowell High School.
Bentlev College of Accounting and Finance
'62.
Profession: Tax Accountant.
Organization: Elks.
Public office: City Council 1970-73 (vice chair-
man 1970-71). 'Mass. House 1973-'80.
HOUSE
229
RICHARD R. SILVA
13 Old Ford Rd., Gloucester, 5th Essex
District, Republican.
Born: Gloucester, March 13, 1922.
Education: Gloucester public schools. Courses at
North Shore Community College.
Occupation: Serviceman -- Mass. Electric Co.
Organizations: Gloucester Fraternity Club, Elks,
Gloucester Little League (director), Fishtown
Horribles Parade Committee. Addison Gilbert
Hospital (director), Sawyer Free Library (di-
rector).
Public office: School Committee (7 yrs., 3 yrs.
vice-chairman). Youth Program Commission
(chairman 4 yrs.), Mass. House 1 97 1 -'80.
230
HOUSE
THEODORE C. SPELIOTIS
19 Appleton St., Danvers. 12th Essex
District, Democrat.
Born: Salem, August 20, 1953.
Education: Danvers High School, Northeastern
University.
Profession: Legislator.
Organization: Council on Aging.
Public office: Town Meeting Member (1972),
Democratic Town Committee, Mass. House
1979-,80.
HOl'SE
23
GREGORY WILLIAM SULLIVAN
44 Highview St., Norwood, 12th Norfolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Portsmouth, Va., Jan. 29, 1952.
Education: Norwood Public Schools, Xaverian
High School, Harvard College A.B.
Profession: Legislator.
Public office: Mass. House l975-'80.
232
HOUSE
ROYALL H. SWITZLER
18 Lexington Rd.. Wellesley. 14th Norfolk
District, Republican.
Born: Boston. Sept. 27. 1938.
Education: Wellesley High School, Cushing
Academy, Northeastern University.
Business: Real estate broker.
Organizations: Jaycees (former state pres. and
nat. vice-pres.). Kiwanis, Boosters, Wellesley
Club, Churchman's League, Mass. Mental
Health & Mental Retardation Trust, Wellesley
Red Cross (B.D.), United Way of Mass. Bay
(B.D.), N.E. Univ. Alumni, Middlesex Club,
Nat'l., Mass. and Gr. Boston Real Estate
Boards.
Public office: Republican Town Committee (16
yrs.), Mass. House 1973-74, !977-,80.
HOUSE
233
ROBERT A. VIGNEAU
5 Elm Ave.. Burlington, 23rd Middlesex
District, Democrat.
Born: Boston (Dorchester), Nov. 4, 1920.
Education: Burlington public schools, Lexington
High School, Northeastern University.
Profession: Public Accountant and Legislator.
Organizations: Disabled American Veterans,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion,
Amputee Veterans Assn., Knights of Colum-
bus (Burlington Assembly Fourth Degree).
Public office: Board of Selectmen I946-'47, 1964-
'69, Mass. House 1969-'80.
234
HOISE
RICHARD A. VOKE
79 Washington Ave, Chelsea, 2nd Suffolk
District, Democrat.
Born: Chelsea. Dec. 2. 1947.
Education: Chelsea public schools, Suffolk
University, Suffolk Law School.
Profession: Attorney.
Public office: Mass. House 1977-'80.
HOUSE
235
RICHARD L. WALSH
15 Rambler Rd., Boston (Jamaica Plain),
11th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Boston (Jamaica Plain), July 26, 1948.
Education: Catholic Memorial High School,
Boston College B.A. 70, Boston College Law
School J. D. 73.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Mass. and Boston Bar Assns.,
Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Public office: Mass. House 1977-'80.
236
HOUSE
BRl CE E. WETHERBEE
42 Wheeler St., Pepperell, 1st Middlesex
District. Democrat.
Born: Concord, Sept. 1, 1950.
Education: Westford Public Schools, Xavier
High School (Concord).
Occupation: Printer, Carpenter.
Organizations: Nashoba Conservation Trust
(past president). Mass. Selectman's Assn.,
Council tor Aging (president), Jaycees.
Public office: Selectman (present), Northern
Middlesex Area Commission (secretary).
Mass. House 1975-'80.
HOUSE
237
THOMAS P. WHITE
3 Nottingham Rd., Worcester, 13th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Worcester, Aug. 27, 1950.
Education: Worcester Public Schools, St. Peter's
High School, University of Massachusetts
(Amherst) 72, Attended New England School
of Law.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus, University
of Mass. Alumni Assn., Worcester Area Board
for Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Public office: Mass. House 1975-,80.
238
HOUSE
W. PAUL WHITE
215 Neponset Ave., Boston (Dorchester),
13th Suffolk District, Democrat.
Born: Cambridge, July 7, 1945.
Education: St. Mark's Grammar, Boston College
High School, Boston College A.B. '67, State
Un. of New York M.A. '69, Suffolk Law
School J.D. 73.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Popes Hill Neighborhood Assn.,
Cedar Grove and Codman Square Civic
Assns., K of C, AM VETS, McKeon Post, Am.
Legion, Boy Scouts of America, Dorchester
Day Committee (trustee). Society of Friendly
Sons of St. Patrick of Boston (charter
member), Mass. Bar Assn.
Public office: Mass. House 1973-,80.
HOISE
239
A. JAMES WHITNEY
Dudley Hill, Dudley, 6th Worcester
District, Democrat.
Born: Worcester, April 15, 1943.
Education: Clark University A.B., Suffolk Law
School J.D.
Profession: Attorney.
Organizations: Elks, American, Mass. and
Southern Worcester Bar Assns., American
Judicature Society.
Public office: Democratic Town Committee,
Moderator, Planning Board, Central Mass.
Regional Planning Commission, Mass. House
1977-'80.
240
HOUSE
FRANCIS H. WOODWARD
66 Harvard St.. Walpole, 9th Norfolk
District. Democrat.
Born: Boston. March 17. 1939.
Education: Boston public schools, Newman
Preparatory School, Dean Junior College.
Profession: Legislator.
Organizations: Walpole Red Cross (chairman).
Walpole Youth Hockey Coach, SME Fund-
raising (chairman). Boy Scouts of America,
Walpole Jaycees.
Public office: Democratic Town Committee,
Town Meeting Member, Mass. House 1 977-
'80.
OFFICERS and EMPLOYEES
of the
EXECUTIVE
and
LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENTS
244
COUNCIL
DOMINIC J. BIANCULLI
7 Wedmore St., Dorchester.
Administrative Secretary to the
Governor's Council.
Born: Worcester, November 4, 1918.
Education: Boston Public Schools; Special
Courses, Harvard University.
Profession: Administrator.
Organizations: Knights of Columbus; Past
National Commander, Americal Div. Vets.;
American Legion; VFW; Disabled Veterans.
Public office: Administrative Secretary to the
Governor's Council 1947-,80.
SENATE
245
EDWARD B. O'NEILL
35 Larchmont Lane, Hanover.
Clerk of the Senate.
Born: Boston, December 24, 1943.
Education: Boston public schools; Mission High
School; Suffolk University.
Public office: Administrative Assistant to Senate
Clerk and Parliamentarian 1963-73; Clerk of
the Senate (Acting) 1974; Clerk of the Senate
1975-'80.
246
SENATE
ALICE T. POWERS
158 M St., Boston (South).
Assistant Clerk of the Senate.
Education: High School of Commerce (Worces-
ter); Burdett College.
Public office: Secretary to the Senate Clerk and
Parliamentarian 1962-71; Second Assistant
Clerk of the Senate 1971-73; Assistant Clerk of
the Senate !974-'80.
SENATE
247
PHILIP M. ANGELLIS
198 Boylston St., Watertown.
Second Assistant Clerk of the Senate.
Born: Quincy, Jan. 10. 1948.
Education: Quincy and Braintree public schools;
Archbishop Williams High School; University
of Massachusetts - Boston.
Public office: Data Processing Clerk 1970-72;
Clerical Assistant to Senate Clerk 1973-'76;
Second Assistant Clerk of the Senate 1977-'80.
248
SENATE
FRED E. DAY, JR.
21 Belmont St., Lowell.
First Clerical Assistant to the
Clerk of the Senate.
Born: Woburn, January 13, 1928.
Education: Keith Academy, Lowell; Merrimack
College, B.S., '53.
Public office: Secretary to the Clerk of the Senate
1974-76; Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of the
Senate 1977-'80.
SENATE
249
DOUGLAS C. BOYER
6 Freedom Rd., Woburn.
Calendar Clerk, Office
of the Senate Clerk.
Born: Somerville, August 31, 1951.
Education: St. Mary's High School, Cambridge;
Middlesex Community College.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to Senate Clerk
1971-72; Data Processing Clerk in Office of
Senate Clerk 1973-76; Calendar Clerk 1977-
'80.
250
SENATE
PHILIP J. DOYLE
9 Jonathan Lane, Chelmsford.
Administrative Assistant to the
Clerk of the Senate.
Born: Salem, December 15, 1930.
Education: St. Mary's School; Salem Classical
High School; Merrimack College, B.S., '56.
Public office: Special Assistant to the President
of the Senate 1976-78; Administrative Assist-
ant to the Clerk of the Senate 1978-'80.
SENATE
25
WILLIAM F. WELCH
9 Gibbon Avenue, Milford.
Second Clerical Assistant to the
Clerk of the Senate.
Born: Framingham, October 15, 1949.
Education: Millis public schools; Marian High
School; St. Joseph's College (Pa.); New
England School of Law, J.D.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to Senate Clerk
1973-'80.
252
SENATE
FRANCIS T, NORTON, JR.
20 Tingley Circle, Braintree.
Reproduction Supervisor,
Office of the Senate Clerk.
Born: May 26, 1938.
Education: Brookline High School; Newbury Jr.
College, A.D.
Public office: Sergeant-at-Arms Dept. 1959-70;
Clerical Assistant to Senate Clerk 197 1-'76;
Reproduction Supervisor 1977-'80.
SENATE
253
JAMES M. PROCTOR
126 Sylvester St., Lawrence.
Data Processing Clerk,
Office of the Senate Clerk.
Born: Brookline, March 22, 1953.
Education: Christopher Columbus High School;
University of Massachusetts - Amherst.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of the
Senate 1975-76; Data Processing Clerk 1977-
'80.
254
SENATE
PATRICK F. SCANLAN
17 Dunlap St., Salem.
Third Clerical Assistant to
the Clerk of the Senate.
Born: Salem, December 2, 1951.
Education: Salem High School; St. Anselm's
College, B.A.; Suffolk University, M.P.A.,'78.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of
the Senate 1977-'80.
SENATE
255
PAUL J. COUGHLIN
4 Plymouth St., Salem.
Fourth Clerical Assistant to
the Clerk of the Senate.
Born: Salem, December 22, 1946.
Education: North Shore Community College;
Suffolk University.
Organizations: Salem Jaycees.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of
the Senate 1979-'80.
256
SENATE
REV. MSGR.
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN
9 Damon Rd., Scituate.
Chaplain of the Senate.
Born: Boston, Dec. 17, 1910.
Education: English High School; Boston College,
'33; St. John's Seminary, '38.
Organizations: State Chaplain, Knights of Co-
lumbus.
Public office: Chaplain of the House of Represen-
tatives 1955-'58; Chaplain of the Senate 1959-
'80.
SENATE
257
J
JAMES RICHARD McINTYRE
23 Sturtevant Rd., Quincy.
Senate Counsel.
Born: Quincy, May 25, 1930.
Education: Holy Cross College, A.B.; Harvard
Law School, LL.B.; Boston University, M.A.
Profession: Lawyer.
Public office: City Council 1956-'59 (president
1958-'59); Mass. House 1959-'64; Mass. Senate
1965-71 (Assistant Democratic Floor Leader
1971); Mayor 1966-71; Senate Counsel 1971-
m
258
SENATE
GEORGE V. KENNEALLY, Jr.
4 Blackwell St., Boston (Dorchester).
Associate Senate Counsel.
Born: Boston, Dec. 29, 1929.
Education: Boston English High School; North-
eastern University; Suffolk University Law
School, LL.B., '56.
Profession: Lawyer.
Organizations: AMVETS; American Legion;
Knights of Columbus.
Public office: Mass. House 1957-'62; Mass.
Senate 1963-71; Ward 16 Democratic Com-
mittee; Assistant Senate Counsel 1972-77;
Associate Senate Counsel 1977-,80.
SENATE
259
PATRICIA JEAN BALUKONIS
141 Franklin St., Boston (Allston).
Special Assistant to the
President of the Senate.
Born: Cambridge, October 21, 1948.
Education: Mount Saint Joseph Academy; Regis
College; Aquinas Junior College of Business.
Public office: Secretary to the Senate Judiciary
Chairman 1971-73; Secretary to Senate
Assistant Majority Floor Leader 1973-77;
Special Assistant to Senate Majority Floor
Leader 1977-78; Special Assistant to the
President of the Senate 1978-,80.
260
SENATE
LEONARD C. ALKINS
563 W. Elm St., Brockton.
Clerk of the Committees on Rules
of the two branches, acting concurrently,
on the part of the Senate.
Born: August 18, 1944.
Education: Boston public schools; Northeastern
University.
Public office: Vice Chmn., Ward 14 Com.,
Boston; Personal Aide to the Senate Maj.
Leader 1965-70; Legislative Asst. to Pres. of
the Senate 1971-73; Adm. Asst. to Pres. of the
Senate 1974-78; Clerk of the Committees on
Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently,
on the part of the Senate 1979-,80.
SENATE
26
CHARLES L. POWERS
31 Mount Vernon St., Boston (Dorchester).
Clerk of the Senate
Committee on Rules.
262
HOUSE
WALLACE C. MILLS
568 Linwood Street, Abington
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Born: New Brunswick, Canada, Jan. 28, 1920.
Education: Quincy public schools; Burdett Col-
lege.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to Clerk of the
House of Representatives 1947-"61; Assistant
Clerk of the House 1961 -'68; Clerk of the
House 1969-m
HOUSE
263
ROBERT E. MacQUEEN
101 Clarendon Street, Weymouth.
First Assistant Clerk of the
House of Representatives.
Born: Lynn, Jan. 2, 1935.
Education: Boston English High School; Boston
University; Suffolk University.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to Clerk of the
House 1961-'67; Second Assistant Clerk of the
House 1967-'68; First Assistant Clerk of the
House 1969-,80.
264
HOUSE
BARTLEY J. JOYCE
83 Ferrin St., Boston (Charlestown).
Second Assistant Clerk of the
House of Representatives.
Born: Galway, Ireland, July 21, 1935.
Education: Sacred Heart High School, Cam-
bridge.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of
the House 1967-77; Second Assistant Clerk of
the House 1977-,80.
HOISE
265
CLEMENT E. WALSH
130 Bowdoin St., Boston (Beacon Hill).
Clerical Assistant to Clerk of the House.
Born: Boston, April 10, 1930.
Education: St. Peter's School; High School of
Commerce; Hickox Secretarial School.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to Clerk of the
House l950-'80.
266
HOUSE
JAMES J. TWOMEY, JR.
1048 Main St., Maiden.
Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of the House.
Born: Boston, Oct. 1, 1944.
Education: Roslindale High School; Hickox
Secretarial School.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of
the House 1969-,80.
HOl'SE
267
STEVEN T. JAMES
9 Garnet Road, Billerica.
Data Processing Clerk -
House of Representatives.
Born: Winthrop, Sept. 5, 1946.
Public office: Data Processing Clerk
Representatives 1969-,80.
House of
268
HOUSE
PAUL T. SULLIVAN
52 Weld Hill St., Boston (Jamaica Plain).
Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of the House.
Born: Boston, Dec. 24, 1940.
Education: Cathedral High School; Boston
College.
Public office: Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of
the House 1971-'80.
HOUSE
269
ROBERT J. DeCARLO
23 Troy Lane, Newton (Waban).
Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of the House.
Born: May 1, 1951.
Education: Winthrop High School.
Public office: Sergeant-at-Arms Staff 1969-72;
Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of the House
1972-'80.
270
HOUSE
CATHERINE M. SCLAFANI
141 Hollis Ave., Quincy.
Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of the House
Born: Boston, Jan. 4, 1947.
Education: North Quincy High School.
Public office: Secretary House of Representatives
1969-77; Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of the
House 1978-,80.
HOUSE
27:
REV. MSGR. GEORGE V. KERR
175 Ruggles Street, Roxbury.
Coordinator of Chaplains' Services
of the House of Representatives.
Born: Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 14, 1919.
Education: St. Mary's High School (Brookline),
Boston College, St. John's Seminary.
Occupation: St. Francis De Sales Parish (Pastor).
Organizations: Caritas Guild, Cecilian Guild,
Boston Press Photographer's Guild.
Public office: Chaplain of the House of Represen-
tatives 1959-'80.
272
HOUSE
PHILIP C. ODONNELL
27 Harris Street, Peabody.
Clerk of the House Committee on Rules.
Born: Peabody, July 29, 1915.
Profession: Government.
Public office: City Councillor 1946-'51; Mayor
1952-61: Mass. House 1967-70.
HOISE
273
THOMAS M. RAFTERY
15 Edgemere Road, Lynn.
Chief Administrative Assistant
to the Speaker of the
House of Representatives.
Born: Lynn.
Occupation: Director of Statistics.
274
HOUSE
JOHN F. DONOVAN, JR.
284 Washington Ave., Chelsea.
Counsel to the House of Representatives.
Education: Maiden Catholic High School,
College of the Holy Cross, Boston College Law
School, J.D.
Public office: Mass. House 1963-,68, Counsel to
the House of Representatives 1972-,80.
HOISE
275
WILFRED E. BALTHAZAR
41 Grove Street, Hudson.
Assistant Counsel to the
House of Representatives.
Born: Hudson.
Education: Hudson High School, Suffolk Law
School.
Profession: Lawyer.
Public office: Selectman Town of Hudson 1951-
'67; Mass. House 1965-76; Assistant Counsel
to the House of Representatives 1977-'80.
276
HOISE
DANIEL WILLIAM CARNEY
18 Farwell Ave., Boston.
Assistant Counsel to the
House of Representatives.
Education: Suffolk University, Suffolk Law
School, J.D.
Profession: Lawyer.
Public office: Asst. Corporation Counsel of
Boston, Asst. Attorney General, Mass. House
1963-72, Asst. Counsel to the House of
Representatives ^S-'SO.
HOISE
277
EDWARD J. DEVER, JR.
46 Salisbury St., Winchester.
Assistant Counsel to the
House of Representatives.
Born: Cambridge.
Education: Williams College, A.B. '58, Boston
College Law School, LL.B. '61.
Public office: Mass. House 1965-"72, Assistant
Counsel to the House of Representatives 1973-
'80.
278
HOUSE
PAUL C. MENTON
10 Williams St., Watertown.
Assistant Counsel to the
House of Representatives.
Born: Cambridge.
Education: Suffolk University, Suffolk Law
School.
Profession: Lawyer.
Public office: Mass. House 1959-72, Assistant
Counsel to the House of Representatives 1973-
'80.
LEGISLATIVE ENGROSSING
279
ANNE D. SWEETNAM
46 Parsons St., Brighton.
Chief Clerk — Legislative
Engrossing Division.
Born: June 3, 1944.
Education: St. Columbkille High School,
Brighton; Bryant and Stratton Business
College.
Public office: Legislative Engrossing Division,
Secretary of State 1962-71; Legislative En-
grossing Division 1971-'80.
280
LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN
GODFREY G. TORREY
28 South Main St., Topsfield.
Editor, Legislative Bulletin and Daily List.
Born: Newburyport, September 21, 1911.
Education: Newburyport High School; Burdett
College.
Public office: Legislative Employee 1930-"39;
Clerical Assistant, Clerk of the House 1940-'41;
Chairman, Topsfield Planning Board (10
years); Masconomet Regional School Com-
mittee; Editor, Legislative Bulletin 1942-,80.
LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH 281
DANIEL M. OSl LLIVAN
124 Elm Ave., Quincy.
Director of Legislative Research Bureau.
Born: August 17, 1921.
Education: St. Peter's School; B.C. High; Boston
College; Boston College Law School.
Public office: Mass. House 1953-'60.
282
LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
ROBERT D. WEBB
75 Sagamore Avenue, Medford.
Assistant Director,
Legislative Research Bureau.
Born: Medford, June 15, 1926.
Education: Reading High School; Merrimack
College, A.B.; New England School of Law,
J.D.
Profession: Lawyer and Researcher.
Organizations: Massachusetts Bar Association;
Disabled American Veterans.
Public office: Research Counsel, Legislative
Research Bureau 1956-'69; Assistant Director,
Legislative Research Bureau 197(K80.
LEGISLATIVE SERVICE BUREAU 283
ANTHONY J. BURKE
17 Putney Rd., Wellesley Hills.
Director, Legislative Service Bureau.
Born: Worcester, July 17, 1931.
Education: Boston University, B.S.; University of
Massachusetts; Suffolk University, M.P.A.;
Doctoral Candidate, Boston University.
Organizations: Board of Directors, National
Conference of State Legislatures; American
Academy of Arts and Sciences; American
Academy of Political and Social Science;
American Society for Public Administration.
Public office: Mass. House 1959-'68; Research
Director, Legislative Committee on Insurance,
1968-73; Director, Legislative Service Bureau
1973-m
284 SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
CHAREES M. McGOWAN
403 Highland St., Dedham.
Sergeant-at-Arms.
Born: Boston, Nov. 13, 1923.
Education: B.A.; M.Ed.
Organizations: American Legion; Knights of
Columbus; Norfolk County Selectmen's Assn.;
Mass. Legislator's Assn.
Public office: Selectman (8 yrs.); Mass. House
1969-75; Sergeant-at-Arms 1976-'80.
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
285
JAMES A. DONLAN
50 Francine Rd., Braintree.
Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms and
Chief Court Officer of the Senate.
GEORGE STEWARD DANIELSON, Jr.
200 Beal Rd., Waltham.
Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms and
Chief Court Officer of the Senate.
286 SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
GEORGE C. McDERMOTT
37 South St., Medford.
Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms and
Chief Court Officer
of the House of Representatives.
STANLEY M. MOTYKA
Lee Circle, Billerica.
Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms and
Chief Court Officer
of the House of Representatives.
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