Robert Tiernan
American politician (1929–2014)
Robert Owens Tiernan (February 24, 1929 – October 15, 2014) is an American lawyer and politician. He was from Rhode Island. He served in the Rhode Island State Senate. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives. Tiernan was born in Providence, Rhode Island.
Robert Tiernan | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 2nd district | |
| In office March 28, 1967 – January 3, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | John E. Fogarty |
| Succeeded by | Edward Beard |
| Member of the Rhode Island State Senate | |
| In office 1960–1967 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 24, 1929 Providence, Rhode Island |
| Died | October 15, 2014 (aged 85) South Kingstown, Rhode Island |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Dorothy A. Tiernan |
| Children | Michael M. Tiernan Robert O. Tiernan Jr. Christopher P. Tiernan |
| Profession | Lawyer Politician |
Tiernan died in South Kingstown, Rhode Island on October 15, 2014, aged 85.[1]
References
change- ↑ G. Wayne Miller (18 October 2014). "Passages: Robert O. Tiernan, 85; was R.I. lawyer, state senator, congressman". Providence Journal. Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
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