David M. Bartley
David Michael Bartley (born February 9, 1935 in Holyoke, Massachusetts)[1] is a U.S. politician and educator who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1963–1975, Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1969 to 1975,[2] Secretary of Administration and Finance from 1981–1983, and President of Holyoke Community College from 1975 to 2004.[3] In 1974, along with J. John Fox, he co-sponsored the Bartley-Fox law, which passed that year and took effect on April 1, 1975. The law forces judges to sentence people convicted of carrying a gun without a firearm identification card to at least one year in jail.[4]
David M. Bartley | |
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Bartley as a member of the Massachusetts House, 1963 | |
Massachusetts Secretary of Administration and Finance | |
In office 1981–1983 | |
Governor | Edward J. King |
Preceded by | Edward Hanley |
Succeeded by | Frank Keefe |
2nd President of Holyoke Community College | |
In office 1975–2004 | |
Preceded by | George E. Frost |
Succeeded by | William F. Messner |
79th Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1969–1975 | |
Preceded by | Robert H. Quinn |
Succeeded by | Thomas W. McGee |
Majority Leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1968–1968 | |
Preceded by | Robert H. Quinn |
Succeeded by | Thomas W. McGee |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 7th Hampden District | |
In office 1963–1976 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. | February 9, 1935
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Bette Bartley |
Children | David K. Bartley Suz Bartley Myles Bartley |
Residence | Holyoke, Massachusetts |
Alma mater | Holyoke Junior College University of Massachusetts (B.A., Ed.M.) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
He ran for the United States Senate in 1984, finishing third in the Democratic primary behind Lieutenant Governor John Kerry and 5th congressional district representative James Shannon.[5]
See also
- 1969-1970 Massachusetts legislature
- 1971–1972 Massachusetts legislature
- 1973–1974 Massachusetts legislature
References
- "[Alumni]". The Cross & the Crescent. 52 (3): 55. 1965.
- O'Neill, Edward B. & MacQueen, Robert E. (1975–1976). 1975-1976 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. [Boston, Mass. : General Court].
- "Holyoke College leader to retire". Boston Herald. September 24, 2003.
- UPI (1976-07-15). "Strict gun law found no curb to violent crime". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
- "Our Campaigns - MA US Senate - D Primary Race - Sep 18, 1984".
Bibliography
- The Springfield Republican, HCC ceremony Monday, (December 8, 2006 ).
Massachusetts House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Robert H. Quinn |
Majority Leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 1968 – 1968 |
Succeeded by Thomas W. McGee |
Preceded by Robert H. Quinn |
Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 1969 – 1975 |
Succeeded by Thomas W. McGee |
Academic offices | ||
Preceded by George E. Frost, Jr. |
President of Holyoke Community College 1975 — 2004 |
Succeeded by William F. Messner |