Kevin B. Harrington

Kevin B. Harrington
President of the Massachusetts Senate
In office
1971–1978
Preceded by Maurice A. Donahue
Succeeded by William M. Bulger
Member of the Massachusetts Senate
from the 2nd Essex District
In office
1959–1978
Preceded by Herbert Tuckerman
Succeeded by John G. King
Personal details
Born January 9, 1929
Salem, Massachusetts[1]
Died November 27, 2008 (aged 79)
Danvers, Massachusetts[2]
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Kathleen M. Carney
Children 5
Alma mater St. Louis University
Suffolk Law School
Profession Teacher
Religion Roman Catholic

Kevin Brian Harrington (January 9, 1929 – November 27, 2008) was an Massachusetts politician who served as President of the Massachusetts State Senate.

Early life, education, and career

Harrington attended St. Louis University on a basketball scholarship. He taught government and history and coached basketball at Merrimack College. He was a member of the Salem City Council during 1957-1959, and was elected to the State Senate in 1958. He became Senate President in 1971. He retired from the Senate in 1978 amid an investigation into a $2,000 illegal campaign check he allegedly cashed in 1970.[2]

Kevin B. Harrington Student Ambassador Program - Saint Anselm College

Harrington was a member of Saint Anselm College Board of Trustees and was instrumental in the creation of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at the college. Because of his work at Saint Anselm College, The Kevin B. Harrington Student Ambassador Program is named in his legacy.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Irving N. Haden and Lawrence R. Grove. 1959-1960 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Caitlin Castello (November 30, 2008). "Kevin B. Harrington; elevated state schools as Senate leader". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2009-12-30.
Political offices
Preceded by
Maurice A. Donahue		 President of the Massachusetts Senate
1971 – July 31, 1978 		Succeeded by
William M. Bulger