William Connor Hennessy
Chairman of the New York Democratic Party
In office
December 1982 – December 1984
Preceded byDominic J. Baranello
Succeeded byLaurence J. Kirwan
Personal details
Born1926 or 1927
Wellsville, New York[1]
Died (aged 74)
St. Peters Hospital
Albany, New York[1]
Political partyDemocratic

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.

Career

Hennessy 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

Hennessy married Corrinne Schwalb in 1951.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c "William Connor Hennessy". The Post-Star. November 5, 2001. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  2. ^ Greenhouse, Linda (June 1, 1977). "Efforts to Require Deposits on Bottles Opposed by Carey". The New York Times. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  3. ^ Kolbert, Elizabeth (December 11, 1987). "30% Rise in Thruway Tolls Is Called Likely by Authority". The New York Times. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  4. ^ Kolbert, Elizabeth (November 30, 1988). "Chief of Thruway Panel Announces Resignation". The New York Times. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  5. ^ Lynn, Frank (January 2, 1983). "NO ONE RULES IN CUOMO'S DIVIDED INNER CIRCLE". The New York Times. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  6. ^ Lynn, Frank (December 13, 1982). "CUOMO'S MAN TO TAKE OVER AS PARTY CHIEF". The New York Times. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  7. ^ Lynn, Frank (December 11, 1984). "CUOMO REPORTEDLY PICKS UPSTATE DEMOCRAT TO LEAD PARTY". The New York Times. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  8. ^ "Corinne S. Hennessy". The Post-Star. November 30, 2011. Retrieved January 18, 2021.


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