Denis Dillon

Denis Dillon

Denis Dillon, a graduate of Fordham Law School and Fordham University, served as the District Attorney of Nassau County, New York from 1974 to 2005. In the history of the United States, only two other district attorneys, Robert Morgenthau of Manhattan and Henry Wade of Dallas, have served longer terms.

In addition to his political durability, Dillon, also advocated for the rights of fetuses in utero. Originally elected as a Democrat, Dillon ran for Governor of New York in 1986 as the nominee of the New York State Right to Life Party. He finished behind Democratic incumbent Gov. Mario Cuomo, and Republican Westchester County Executive Andrew O'Rourke. In 1989, Dillon became a Republican because of the pro-choice stance of the Democratic party.


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Dillon (surname) — Dillon is a family name of Irish origin. It has frequently been used to anglicise Dilleen in Munster and Connacht, while in Leinster it derives from the Norman family name de Leon meaning either of Lyon or of the lion . It is sometimes taken to… …   Wikipedia

  • Denis E. Dillon — (December 21, 1933 – August 15, 2010), a graduate of Fordham University School of Law and Fordham University, served as the District Attorney of Nassau County, New York from 1974 to 2005. In the history of the United States, only two other… …   Wikipedia

  • Denis Cordner — Personal information Birth 28 June 1924 Recruited from University Blacks Height and weight 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) / 91 kg Death 17 October 1990(1990 10 17) (aged 66) …   Wikipedia

  • Denis Heaslip — Personal information Irish name Donncha Heaslip Sport Hurling …   Wikipedia

  • Denis Menochet — Born 1977 Enghien les Bains Occupation Actor Denis Menochet (born 1977 in Enghien les Bains, Val d Oise) is a French film and television actor. Menochet is perhaps best known to an international audience for his role as Perrier LaPadite, a French …   Wikipedia

  • Denis Coughlan — Personal information Irish name Donnacha Ó Cochlainn Sport Dual player …   Wikipedia

  • Denis Fahey — Pater Denis Fahey (* 3. Juli 1883 in Golden, County Tipperary; † 21. Januar 1954) war ein irischer katholischer Priester. Inhaltsverzeichnis …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Denis Leyne — Born March 31, 1937(1937 03 31) County Cork, Ireland Died February 5, 1995(1995 02 05) (aged 57) Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada Nationality Irish Canadian …   Wikipedia

  • Denis O'Dwyer — Personal information Sport Gaelic football Position Half Forward Born …   Wikipedia

  • Denis Bowes Daly — PC (c. 1745 – 17 December 1821), was an Irish politician. Daly was the eldest son of Hyacynth Daly of Dalystown, and his cousion Rose Daly of Raford, both of County Galway. He was brought into the Irish parliament by his cousion, Denis Daly of… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”