Alfred A. Giardino (1913 – 1994) was a prominent New York lawyer. He was the former President of the New York City Board of Education and chairman of the New York City Board of Higher Education.[1][2][3]
Alfred A. Giardino | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1913 |
| Died | 1994 Brooklyn, New York |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
editGiardino was born in Brooklyn in 1913.[4] He had a sister, Jeanne.
In 1933, Alfred Giardino, Capt. and Murray Seeman were the representatives of the Brooklyn College Varsity Debating Team in a series of debates defeating Rutgers College, Rider College, and Penn State.[5][6][7]
The Brooklyn College student council awarded silver keys to Seeman and Giardino.[8] Giardino graduated Brooklyn College in 1934 and received his law degree from Columbia Law School in 1937.
Career
editGiardino specialized in employment and labor law. He represented the New York Shipping Association and was chief negotiator between the shipping industry and the International Longshoremen's Association.
He held faculty positions at Brooklyn College, Columbia University, Cornell Universal, and New York University School of Law.
1964, appointed to the Board of Education by Mayor Robert F. Wagner.
1967, elected president of the Board of Education
Giardino opposed decentralization of the schools and did not seek re-election
1974, appointed chairman, Board of Higher Education by Mayor Abraham D. Beame,
1976 resigned in opposition to Governor Hugh Carey's plans to charge tuition fees for students to attend City University.[9]
Personal life
editGiardino was married to Lucienne and had two daughters. He lived in Riverdale, the Bronx. Giardino died while attending his 60th class reunion at Brooklyn College.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Alfred A. Giardino, 81, Ex-Chief of New York Board of Education". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ a b Gelder, Lawrence Van (1994-10-25). "Alfred A. Giardino, 81, Ex-Chief of New York Board of Education". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "CHANGES IN HIRING ON PIERS OPPOSED; Employers Testify Against Shifting Job Control". The New York Times. 1964-06-27. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ https://a860-collectionguides.nyc.gov/agents/people/491
- ^ "BROOKLYN COLLEGE WINS, Debating team defeats Rutgers for 26th victory". Times Union (Brooklyn, New York). 18 Mar 1933. p. 4. Retrieved 9 Nov 2022.
- ^ "COLLEGES TO DEBATE, Boro Team to Meet Representatives of Rider at Trenton". Times Union (Brooklyn, New York). 7 Apr 1933. p. 12. Retrieved 9 Nov 2022.
- ^ "BROOKLYN COLLEGE WINS, Debating Team Defeats Penn State on War Debts". Times Union (Brooklyn, New York). 14 Apr 1933. p. 3. Retrieved 9 Nov 2022.
- ^ "Brooklyn College Seniors Get Gold Keys". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 29 Mar 1933. p. 17. Retrieved 9 Nov 2022.
- ^ "Metropolitan Briefs". The New York Times. 1975-01-11. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-04-10.