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American politician (1905–1983) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Douglas Hudson (May 25, 1905 – May 2, 1983) was an American politician from New York.
Douglas Hudson | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from Rensselaer County | |
In office 1960–1964 | |
Preceded by | Thomas H. Brown |
Succeeded by | James A. Lombard |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 114th District | |
In office 1966–1966 | |
Succeeded by | Harold I. Tyler |
Member of the New York State Senate from the 39th District | |
In office 1967–1972 | |
Preceded by | Anthony B. Gioffre |
Succeeded by | Jay P. Rolison, Jr. |
Member of the New York State Senate from the 41st District | |
In office 1973–1976 | |
Preceded by | Dalwin J. Niles |
Succeeded by | Joseph Bruno |
Personal details | |
Born | Castleton, New York | May 25, 1905
Died | May 2, 1983 77) Albany, New York | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Rensselaer County |
Alma mater | Albany Business College |
He was born on May 25, 1905, in Castleton, New York, and resided in Rensselaer County, New York for his entire life.[1] He graduated from Albany Business College and entered politics as a Republican.
He was a Deputy Sheriff in 1942 when he was appointed as Rensselaer County Welfare Commissioner.[2] In 1951 he became Chairman of the Rensselaer County Republican Party.[3][4] In 1952, Hudson was appointed as Sheriff of Rensselaer County, and later was elected to the post twice.[5][6]
In November 1959, Hudson was elected to the New York State Assembly to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Thomas H. Brown. He was re-elected twice and remained in the Assembly until 1964, sitting in the 172nd, 173rd and 174th New York State Legislatures.[7][8] In November 1964, he ran for re-election, but was defeated by Democrat James A. Lombard.[9] In November 1965, he was elected again to the Assembly, and sat in the 176th New York State Legislature.
Hudson was a member of the New York State Senate from 1967 to 1976, sitting in the 177th, 178th, 179th, 180th and 181st New York State Legislatures.[10][11][12] In 1975, Hudson pleaded guilty to reckless driving and paid a fine after having been charged with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident.[13]
Hudson died on May 2, 1983, in Memorial Hospital in Albany, New York; and was buried at the Horizon View Cemetery in Brookview.[14][15]
Hudson Hall at Hudson Valley Community College is named for him.[16]
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