Edward W. Pattison

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Edward Worthington Pattison (April 29, 1932 – August 22, 1990) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Pattison was born in Troy, New York. He graduated from Cornell University in 1953. He served in the United States Army from 1954 until 1956. He unsuccessfully ran for Congress in 1970 against Carleton J. King. He served as Rensselaer County treasurer from 1970 until 1975. He was elected to Congress in 1974 and served from January 3, 1975 until January 3, 1979. He lost a bid for re-election in 1978 against Gerald B. H. Solomon. He died in West Sand Lake, New York. Pattison's son, Mark was elected Mayor of Troy, New York in 1995 and reelected in 1999. Members of the Pattison family continue to be active in local politics.

Preceded by Carleton J. King

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 29th congressional district 1975–1979

Succeeded by Gerald B. H. Solomon

[edit] References

• Edward W. Pattison at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress