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Earl Brydges (Earl William Brydges) was born on 25 May, 1905 in Niagara Falls, New York, U.S., is an American politician (1905–1975). Discover Earl Brydges's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?

Popular As Earl William Brydges
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Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 25 May, 1905
Birthday 25 May
Birthplace Niagara Falls, New York, U.S.
Date of death 1975
Died Place Lewiston, New York, U.S.
Nationality United States

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His wife is Eleanor C. Mahoney

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1905

Earl William Brydges (May 25, 1905 – March 30, 1975) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Earl William Brydges was born on May 25, 1905, in Niagara Falls, New York.

1926

He graduated from Niagara University and the University at Buffalo law school in 1926.

Later he served for many years on Niagara University's board of trustees.

1927

He was admitted to the bar in 1927.

1940

Brydges served on the Board of Education in Wilson, New York, during the 1940s.

He also was active in educational advocacy organizations in Western New York.

1949

He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1949 to 1972, sitting in the 167th, 168th, 169th, 170th, 171st, 172nd, 173rd, 174th, 175th, 176th, 177th, 178th and 179th New York State Legislatures.

For the majority of his Senate career, Brydges focused mainly on educational policy and mental health issues.

His focus within the area of mental health was on improving services for the mentally retarded and special education students.

His education policy focus was on K-12 education policy statewide.

Brydges served as Chairman of the Senate Education Committee and Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Mental Health.

1965

In 1965, when the Republican Party lost the majority in the State Senate for the only time since 1939, Brydges was elected Minority Leader of the Senate.

Court ordered voting rights redistricting lead to senators serving one year terms in 1965 and 1966.

1966

He was Temporary President and Majority Leader of the State Senate from 1966 to 1972.

The Republican Party regained the majority in 1966, and Brydges became Majority Leader.

1967

He was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1967.

As Majority Leader, Brydges worked closely with Gov. Nelson Rockefeller on policy development and legislation.

His main focus continued on educational issues, along with upstate economic development.

He worked with Rockefeller to create the State University of New York system and to develop new school state aid funding formulas.

Brydges worked with Rockfeller in the creation of new state agencies and reorganization of the New York City mass transit system.

As Majority Leader, Brydges remained an advocate for Western New York and tourism development in Niagara County.

He was an early supporter of casino gambling in Niagara Falls.

1970

In 1970, Brydges allowed the Senate to vote on legislation to legalize abortion.

He did so under the belief the Senate would not pass the bill.

When the Senate surprised him and passed the bill, which had already passed the Assembly and had the support of Governor Rockefeller, Brydges reportedly sat in his Senate chair and wept.

1972

In 1972, Brydges successfully passed legislation to legalize casino gaming in New York State through an amendment to the state constitution.

The casino amendment did not pass in the end, since the state constitution requires the passage of legislation in two consecutive legislative sessions and then passage of the majority of the state's voters in a statewide referendum.

In 1972, both Rockefeller and Lt. Gov. Malcolm Wilson left the state on the same afternoon.

Under the state constitution, this made Brydges the Acting Governor of New York for several hours.

As acting governor, Brydges signed routine state paperwork and conducted Senate business.

He did not sign any legislation into law, including a pending bill relating to Niagara Falls that he had sponsored.

1973

In 1972, Brydges did not seek reelection to the Senate and he retired on January 1, 1973.

He married Eleanor C. Mahoney.

Together, they had five sons and two daughters, including:

1975

Brydges died of cancer in 1975 and his funeral was attended by then Vice President Rockefeller.

This was Rockefeller's first visit to Upstate New York as vice president.

The Earl W. Brydges Artpark in Lewiston, New York, an outdoor theater and concert center that he championed, was named in his honor.

2003

Brydges' vision in the area of casino gaming was realized with the opening of the Seneca Niagara Casino on January 1, 2003.

Brydges was a fierce opponent of reproductive rights and blocked legislation to legalize abortion in New York.