William Connor Hennessy (1926 or 1927 - November 2, 2001)[1] was an American civil servant and political figure. From 1982 to 1984, Hennessy served as chairman of the New York Democratic Party.
William Connor Hennessy | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the New York Democratic Party | |
| In office December 1982 – December 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Dominic J. Baranello |
| Succeeded by | Laurence J. Kirwan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1926 or 1927 Wellsville, New York[1] |
| Died | (aged 74) St. Peters Hospital Albany, New York[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
Career
editHennessy worked at the New York State Department of Transportation for several decades, with his first position being a chainman in 1946. Governor Carey appointed Hennessy as Transportation Commissioner in 1977.[2]
In July 1987, Hennessy was appointed chairman of the New York State Thruway.[3] He resigned the position in 1988.[4]
Governor Mario Cuomo chose Hennessy as chairman of the state Democratic Party in 1982.[5][6] As chairman, Hennessy improved the party's finances. He resigned in 1984, citing health reasons.[7]
Personal life
editHennessy married Corrinne Schwalb in 1951.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b c "William Connor Hennessy". The Post-Star. November 5, 2001. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ Greenhouse, Linda (June 1, 1977). "Efforts to Require Deposits on Bottles Opposed by Carey". The New York Times. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ Kolbert, Elizabeth (December 11, 1987). "30% Rise in Thruway Tolls Is Called Likely by Authority". The New York Times. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ Kolbert, Elizabeth (November 30, 1988). "Chief of Thruway Panel Announces Resignation". The New York Times. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ Lynn, Frank (January 2, 1983). "NO ONE RULES IN CUOMO'S DIVIDED INNER CIRCLE". The New York Times. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ Lynn, Frank (December 13, 1982). "CUOMO'S MAN TO TAKE OVER AS PARTY CHIEF". The New York Times. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ Lynn, Frank (December 11, 1984). "CUOMO REPORTEDLY PICKS UPSTATE DEMOCRAT TO LEAD PARTY". The New York Times. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ "Corinne S. Hennessy". The Post-Star. November 30, 2011. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
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