Claire Shulman
American politician
Claire K. Shulman (February 23, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York – August 16, 2020 in Queens, New York) was an American politician. She was the borough president of Queens, New York City from 1986 until 2002. She was the first woman to hold this position in Queens history.[1]
Claire Shulman | |
|---|---|
 Shulman in 2012 | |
| 17th Borough President of Queens | |
| In office January 28, 1986 – January 3, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Donald Manes |
| Succeeded by | Helen M. Marshall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1926 Brooklyn, New York |
| Died | August 16, 2002 (aged 76) Queens, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Dr. Melvin Shulman |
| Children | one, Dr. Ellen S. Baker |
Shulman died on August 16, 2020 of lung cancer at the age of 94.[2]
References
change- ↑ Lynn, Frank (13 March 1986). "Shulman Elected to Succeed Manes" – via NYTimes.com.
- ↑ Claire Shulman, Former Queens Borough President, Dies at 94
Other websites
change- City Hall News (03/12/2007) Archived 2008-10-08 at the Wayback Machine
- New York Times 1996 article
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