Mary Ann Handley
Mary Ann Handley | |
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| Connecticut Senator from the 4th District | |
| In office 1997–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Munns |
| Succeeded by | Steve Cassano |
| Constituency | represented Bolton, Glastonbury, Manchester, and Marlborough |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1936 Manchester, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | December 9, 2023 (aged 87) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Connecticut College (BA) University of Connecticut (MA) |
Mary Ann Handley (May 13, 1936 – December 9, 2023) was an American politician. Handley, a Democrat, served as a member of the Connecticut State Senate from 1997 until her retirement in 2010. She was Chief Deputy Majority Leader, as well as a member of the Appropriations, Commerce, Higher Education and Employment Advancement, and Judiciary Committees.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
A resident of Manchester, she represented Bolton, Glastonbury, Manchester, and Marlborough in the Connecticut Senate. Before being elected to the senate, Handley served as deputy mayor of Manchester (1991–1996) and as a member of the Manchester Board of Directors (1987–1989, 1991–1996). Handley also was a college professor from 1967 to 1997.[8]
Handley was born and raised in Manchester. She held a Bachelor of Arts from Connecticut College and a Master of Arts from the University of Connecticut.[9][10]
Handley died on December 9, 2023, at the age of 87.[11]
See also
References
- ^ Holtz, Jeff (13 April 2008). "Bill Would Make Casinos Smoke-Free". The New York Times.
- ^ "Mary Ann Handley - Topics - NY Daily News". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on 2008-08-28. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
- ^ http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/results/?keywords=mary+ann+handley&x=16&y=7 [dead link]
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- ^ "Sen. Mary Ann Handley, 73, Retiring from State Senate; Won't Miss Midnight Sessions, Long Hours at State Capitol - Capitol Watch". blogs.courant.com. Archived from the original on 15 December 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Sen. Jonathan Harris and Mary Ann Handley Hailed on Final Day in Senate; Harris Running for Secretary of the State - Capitol Watch". blogs.courant.com. Archived from the original on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Press Release from State Senator Mary Ann Handley". Archived from the original on 2009-02-05. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
- ^ "State Senator Mary Ann Handley". Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "15 Famous Alumni from Connecticut College | Online Education Blog". www.onlinecollegeguru.com. Archived from the original on 29 March 2010. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Former CT state senator, a professor and politician in Manchester, remembered as a trailblazer".
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