William J. Giordano

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William J. Giordano (August 8, 1919 – March 1993) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life

He was born on August 8, 1919, in

LL.B. from New York Law School. He practiced law in Brooklyn and entered politics as a Democrat.[1]

On February 8, 1966, Giordano was elected to the New York State Assembly, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William J. Ferrall,[2] and took his seat in the 176th New York State Legislature after the results were certified on February 21.[3] He was re-elected to the 177th, 178th and 179th New York State Legislatures. He resigned his seat on the opening day of the session of 1971, and ran for the State Senate seat vacated by the death of William J. Ferrall.[4]

On February 9, 1971, Giordano was elected to the New York State Senate.[5] He took his seat on February 16, and remained in the Senate of the 179th New York State Legislature until the end of 1972. In June 1972, after re-apportionment, he ran in the 23rd District for re-nomination, but was defeated in the Democratic primary by Carol Bellamy.[6]

He died in March 1993.[7]

References

  1. ^ New York Red Book (1967–1968; pg.195)
  2. ^ Legislative Lineup Remains Unchanged in the Post–Journal, of Jamestown, on February 11, 1966
  3. New York Times
    on February 22, 1966 (subscription required)
  4. New York Times
    on January 7, 1971 (subscription required)
  5. New York Times
    on February 10, 1971 (subscription required)
  6. New York Times
    on June 22, 1972 (subscription required)
  7. ^ "GIORDANO, WILLIAM J." at Social Security Info
New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
62nd District
1966 		Succeeded by
Preceded by New York State Assembly
53rd District
1967–1971 		Succeeded by
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
22nd District
1971–1972 		Succeeded by
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