John Garrahy
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John Joseph Garrahy (born November 26, 1930) was the Governor of Rhode Island from 1977 to 1985.
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[edit] Early life
Garrahy was born on November 26, 1930 in Providence, Rhode Island. In 1952, Garrahy attended the University of Buffalo and in 1953 he attended the University of Rhode Island. Later that year, Garrahy joined the United States Air Force, where he served until 1955. After his military service, Garrahy married Margherite De Pietro with whom he had five children.
[edit] Political career
Garrahy was elected to the Rhode Island Senate in 1962 as a Democrat, and served there until 1968. While in the Senate, he also served as Deputy Majority leader from 1963 onwards.
In 1968, Garrahy was elected Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island, and served in that office until 1976, when he was elected Governor, defeating James Taft in the election. Garrahy served as Governor until 1985, after being reelected in 1978, 1980, 1982, and 1984. In 1980, Garrahy traveled to the Soviet Union as part of an arms control delegation.
[edit] Later life
In 1988, Garrahy was named to the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame. Since 1992 he has served on the board of the Providence and Worcester Railroad. Garrahy is also active in the Knights of Columbus.
[edit] References
- Raimo, John. Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States 1978-1983. Meckler Publishing. p. 269. ISBN 0-930466-62-4.
- "J. Joseph Garrahy". http://www.nndb.com/people/479/000122113/.
- Gannon, Tom (May 7, 1989). "Who's Hot and Who's not in R.I.". The Boston Globe.
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| Preceded by Joseph O'Donnell Jr. |
Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island 1969–1977 |
Succeeded by Thomas R. DiLuglio |
| Preceded by Philip W. Noel |
Governor of Rhode Island 1977–1985 |
Succeeded by Edward D. DiPrete |
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