Richard J. Keane

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Richard J. Keane (March 28, 1933 – October 21, 2008) was an American politician from New York.

Life

He was born on March 28, 1933, in Buffalo, New York.[1]

He entered politics as a Democrat, and was a member of the Board of Supervisors of Erie County, and later of the Erie County Legislature (2nd D.). He was the first Democrat ever elected Chairman of the Erie County Legislature.

Keane was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1977 to 1998, sitting in the 182nd, 183rd, 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th, 188th, 189th, 190th, 191st and 192nd New York State Legislatures.

Keane died on October 21, 2008.[2]

References

  1. ^ New York Red Book (1983–1984; pg. 290)
  2. ^ "Richard J. Keane", death notice in The Buffalo News, at Legacy.com
New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
145th District

1977–1998
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Seat Created
2nd District Erie County Legislator
1968-1976
Succeeded by

Template:Chairmen of the Erie County, NY Legislature