Genesta M. Strong
Genesta M. Strong (November 29, 1885 – June 29, 1972) was an American politician from New York.
Life
She was born Genesta Mitchell on November 29, 1885 in Brooklyn.[1] On September 12, 1906, she married Ernest Melvin Strong (1881–1961), and their only child was Genesta Mitchell (Strong) Raymond (1910–1982).[2] She entered politics as a Republican.
She was a member of the New York State Assembly (Nassau Co., 3rd D.) from 1945 to 1959, sitting in the 165th, 166th, 167th, 168th, 169th, 170th, 171st and 172nd New York State Legislatures.
On November 3, 1959, she was elected to the New York State Senate (3rd D.), to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William S. Hults, Jr..[3] She didn't take her seat, and resigned on January 6, 1960, because of ill health.[4]
She died on June 29, 1972, in Plandome Heights, New York.[5]
Sources
- ↑ "Genesta Mitchell" at Long Island Surnames
- ↑ ERNEST STRONG, LAWYER, 80, DEAD; Co-Founder of Plandome in the New York Times on August 31, 1961 (subscription required)
- ↑ NASSAU REMAINS IN G.O.P. COLUMN in the New York Times on November 4, 1959 (subscription required)
- ↑ MRS. STRONG QUITS AS STATE SENATOR in the New York Times on January 7, 1960 (subscription required)
- ↑ Mrs. Genesta M. Strong Dead; Ex-State Legislator From L.I. in the New York Times on July 1, 1972 (subscription required)
| New York Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by new district |
New York State Assembly Nassau County, 3rd District 1945–1959 |
Succeeded by John E. Kingston |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded by William S. Hults, Jr. |
New York State Senate 3rd District 1960 |
Succeeded by Henry M. Curran |