 AKA William D. Delahunt, Jr.
Born:18-Jul-1941
Birthplace:Quincy, MA
Gender: Male
Religion:Roman Catholic
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Democratic Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Congressman from Massachusetts, 1997-2011 Military service: US Coast Guard Reserves (1963-71) Massachusetts state legislator and local district attorney elected to US Congress in 1996, succeedingGerry Studds, who did not run for re-election. Progressive Democrat; generally pro-abortion rights, pro-gay rights. Back-bencher with no significant legislative accomplishments. Supported 2001 USA PATRIOT Act, 2009 economic stimulus, 2010 health care reform; opposed 1998-99Clinton impeachment, 2002 Iraq War resolution, 2008 Wall Street bailout. Did not seek re-election in 2010, and succeeded in Congress byWilliam R. Keating. Applied to open three medical marijuana dispensaries in 2013. Father: William D. Delahunt (sales manager)
Mother: Ruth (d.)
Wife: Katharina (div. 1986, two daughters)
Daughter: Kristin
Daughter: Kara Mai (adopted)
High School: Thayer Academy, Braintree, MA
University:BA, Middlebury College (1963)
Law School:JD, Boston College Law School (1967)
US Congressman, Massachusetts 10th (1997-2011)
Massachusetts State Official District Attorney, Norfolk County, MA (1975-96)
Massachusetts State House of Representatives (1973-75)
National Student Leadership Conference Honorary Board of Advisors
Funeral: Ted Kennedy (2009)
Official Website:
http://www.house.gov/delahunt/
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