US Congresswoman. A member of the Democratic Party, she served New York's 30th Congressional District (1987 to 1993), 28th Congressional District (1993 to 2013) and 25th Congressional District (2013 until her death in office) in the United States House of Representatives. Born Dorothy Louise McIntosh, her father was a Kentucky coal miner, she received her Bachelor of Science of Science degree in Microbiology, and later a Master of Science in Public Health from the University of Kentucky. In 1976, she initiated her lengthy political career, when she was elected to and served in the New York State Legislature. She served as the regional coordinator for Lieutenant Governor Mario Cuomo from 1979 until 1982, and from 1982 until 1986, she served in the New York State Assembly. She succeeded Congressman Fred J. Eckert for New York's 30th Congressional District seat in 1987 and during her tenure, she became known for her tireless efforts to serve her district and represent the working class, as well as being an advocate for Health Care issues and Progressive stance. She was the first woman to chair the Committee on Rules. She died after sustaining injuries from a fall a week earlier.
US Congresswoman. A member of the Democratic Party, she served New York's 30th Congressional District (1987 to 1993), 28th Congressional District (1993 to 2013) and 25th Congressional District (2013 until her death in office) in the United States House of Representatives. Born Dorothy Louise McIntosh, her father was a Kentucky coal miner, she received her Bachelor of Science of Science degree in Microbiology, and later a Master of Science in Public Health from the University of Kentucky. In 1976, she initiated her lengthy political career, when she was elected to and served in the New York State Legislature. She served as the regional coordinator for Lieutenant Governor Mario Cuomo from 1979 until 1982, and from 1982 until 1986, she served in the New York State Assembly. She succeeded Congressman Fred J. Eckert for New York's 30th Congressional District seat in 1987 and during her tenure, she became known for her tireless efforts to serve her district and represent the working class, as well as being an advocate for Health Care issues and Progressive stance. She was the first woman to chair the Committee on Rules. She died after sustaining injuries from a fall a week earlier.
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