Eugene Keogh | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromNew York | |
| In office January 3, 1937 – January 3, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen A. Rudd |
| Succeeded by | Frank J. Brasco |
| Constituency | 9th district (1937–63) 11th district (1963–67) |
| Member of theNew York State Assembly from the 20th Kings County district | |
| In office January 1, 1936 – December 31, 1936 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph J. Monahan |
| Succeeded by | Roy H. Rudd |
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| Born | Eugene James Keogh (1907-08-30)August 30, 1907 |
| Died | May 26, 1989(1989-05-26) (aged 81) |
| Resting place | Gate of Heaven Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | New York University Fordham University School of Law |
Eugene James Keogh (August 30, 1907 – May 26, 1989) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of theUnited States House of Representatives fromNew York. He served 15 terms from 1937 to 1967.
Keogh was born on August 30, 1907, inBrooklyn,New York City. He graduated fromNew York University in 1927 and fromFordham University School of Law in 1930.
He was a member of theNew York State Assembly (Kings Co., 20th D.) in1936.
He was elected as aDemocrat to the75th through the89th United States Congresses, holding office from January 3, 1937, to January 3, 1967. He served on theHouse Ways and Means committee and sponsored the original legislation for theKeogh plan, a type of pension plan. In 1947-8, he served on theHerter Committee.[1]
He was also a member of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board from 1973 until 1976.
He died on May 26, 1989, inNew York City and was buried atGate of Heaven Cemetery inHawthorne, New York.[2]
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| Preceded by Joseph J. Monahan | New York State Assembly Kings County, 20th District 1936 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromNew York's 9th congressional district 1937–1963 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromNew York's 11th congressional district 1963–1967 | Succeeded by |
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