Michael J. Tully Jr.

Michael J. Tully Jr. (July 23, 1933 – August 5, 1997) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Michael J. Tully Jr.
Member of the New York State Senate from the 7th district
In office January 5, 1983 – December 31, 1996
Preceded by	John D. Caemmerer
Succeeded by	Michael Balboni
Personal details
Born	July 23, 1933 New York City, New York
Died	August 5, 1997 (aged 64) Flower Hill, New York
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Mary
Children	4
Residence	North Hempstead
Alma mater	St. John's University, St. John's University School of Law

Life

Michael Tully was born on July 23, 1933,[1] in New York City, the son of two Irish immigrants. He graduated from St. John's University and St. John's University School of Law. He practiced law in Roslyn, and entered politics as a Republican.

He was an Assistant D.A. of Nassau County; a member of the Town Council of North Hempstead from 1968 to 1971; and Supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead from 1972 to 1982.

On April 20, 1982, he was elected to the New York State Senate (7th D.), to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John D. Caemmerer.[2] He was re-elected several times, and remained in the State Senate until his death in 1997, sitting in the 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th, 188th, 189th, 190th, 191st and 192nd New York State Legislatures. He was Chairman of the Committee on Health from 1989 to 1994.

He died suddenly and unexpectedly on August 5, 1997, at his home in Flower Hill, New York, of a heart attack.[3] He was survived by his wife, Mary, and four adult children. Michael J. Tully Park in the town of North Hempstead is named after him.

References

1. TULLY, MICHAEL" at Social Security Info
2. DEMOCRATS WIN 3 RACES IN LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS by Frank Lynn, in the New York Times on April 21, 1982
3. Michael J. Tully Jr., 64, Senator Who Fought for a Smoking Ban by Bruce Lambert, in the New York Times on August 6, 1997