Eugene James Keogh

Eugene James Keogh (August 30, 1907 – May 26, 1989) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Eugene James Keogh
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York
In office January 3, 1937 – January 3, 1967
Preceded by	Stephen A. Rudd
Succeeded by	Frank J. Brasco
Constituency	9th district (1937–63) 11th district (1963–67)
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 20th Kings County district
In office January 1, 1936 – December 31, 1936
Preceded by	Joseph J. Monahan
Succeeded by	Roy H. Rudd
Personal details
Born	August 30, 1907 Brooklyn, New York
Died	May 26, 1989 (aged 81) New York City
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	New York University Fordham University School of Law

Background

Keogh was born on August 30, 1907, in Brooklyn, New York City. He graduated from New York University in 1927 and from Fordham University School of Law in 1930.

Career

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Kings Co., 20th D.) in 1936.

He was elected as a Democrat to the 75th through the 89th United States Congresses, holding office from January 3, 1937, to January 3, 1967. He served on the House Ways and Means committee and sponsored the original legislation for the Keogh plan, a type of pension plan. In 1947-8, he served on the Herter Committee.[1]

He was also a member of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board from 1973 until 1976.

Death

He died on May 26, 1989, in New York City and was buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, New York.[2]

References

1. "Final Report on Foreign Aid of the House Select Committee on Foreign Aid" (PDF). Marshall Foundation. May 1, 1948. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
2. Thomas E. Spencer, Where They're Buried, 1998, page 243

Sources

• United States Congress. "Eugene James Keogh (id: K000130)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.