Saul Weprin

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Saul Weprin (August 5, 1927-February 11, 1994) is the former Speaker of the New York State Assembly.

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[edit] Personal life

He was born in Brooklyn and practiced law much of his life.

[edit] Political Life

He represented a district in the Queens borough of New York City. Weprin pushed the first gay rights bill through the Assembly.[1]

[edit] Death

He died at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens at the age of 66 from complications resulting from a stroke.[2]

[edit] Family

After his death, his son Mark won his former seat, and remains in the Assembly to this day. His son David is a member of the New York City Council. His oldest son, Barry, is an attorney in New York.

[edit] Sources

  • ^  Sack, Kevin. "Saul Weprin Is Dead at 66; Sought Assembly Harmony." The New York Times (Section 1; Page 10; Column 1; Metropolitan Desk), February 12, 1994
  • ^  ibid
Preceded by
Mel Miller		 Speaker of the New York State Assembly
1991–1994		 Succeeded by
Sheldon Silver
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