Samuel D. Wright

Samuel D. Wright (February 13, 1925 – January 20, 1998) was an American politician who served in the New York State Assembly from 1966 to 1973 and in the New York City Council from 1974 to 1978.[1][2]

Samuel D. Wright
Member of the New York City Council from the 26th district
In office
January 1, 1974  April 20, 1978
Preceded byLeon A. Katz
Succeeded byEnoch H. Williams
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 54th district
In office
January 1, 1973  September 12, 1973
Preceded byVander L. Beatty
Succeeded byCharles T. Hamilton
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 37th district
In office
January 1, 1967  December 31, 1972
Preceded byJoel Robert Birnhak
Succeeded byRosemary R. Gunning
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 39th district
In office
January 1, 1966  December 31, 1966
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byLeonard Yoswein
Personal details
Born(1925-02-13)February 13, 1925
Brooklyn, New York City, New York
DiedJanuary 20, 1998(1998-01-20) (aged 72)
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Political partyDemocratic

He died of Parkinson's disease on January 20, 1998, in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina at age 72.[3]

References

  1. "Daily News from New York, New York on June 2, 1974 · 195". Newspapers.com. 1974-06-02. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
  2. "The Times Herald Record from Middletown, New York on July 10, 1976 · Page 4". Newspapers.com. 1976-07-10. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
  3. Monte Williams (1998-02-01). "Samuel D. Wright, 73, Former Assemblyman". Nytimes.com. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
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