Jerome X. O'Donovan

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Jerome X. O'Donovan
New York City Council Member 35th District
In office 1983–1991
Succeeded by	Mary Pinkett
New York City Council Member 49th District
In office 1992–2001
Succeeded by	Michael E. McMahon
Personal details
Born	Staten Island, New York
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Vita O'Donovan
Profession	Politician

Jerome X. (Jay) O'Donovan is a former Democratic Party politician from the New York City borough of Staten Island who served in the New York City Council representing the North Shore of that borough.

Vietnam Veteran

O'Donovan was the first Vietnam veteran elected to the New York City Council. A United States Marine Corps Captain and advisor to the South Vietnam Marines, he was awarded two Bronze Stars and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star.^[1]

References

↑ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=21212 CANDIDATE DETAILS

Political offices
Preceded by Newly created district	New York City Council, 35th District 1983–1991	Succeeded by Mary Pinkett
Preceded by Newly created district	New York City Council, 49th District 1992–2001	Succeeded by Michael E. McMahon

Persondata
Name	Odonovan, Jerome X.
Alternative names
Short description	American politician
Date of birth
Place of birth	Staten Island, New York
Date of death
Place of death

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