Eugene Keogh

Eugene Keogh
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromNew York
In office January 3, 1937 – January 3, 1967
Preceded by	Stephen A. Rudd
Succeeded by	Frank J. Brasco
Constituency	9th district(1937–63) 11th district(1963–67)
Member of theNew York State Assembly from the 20th Kings County district
In office January 1, 1936 – December 31, 1936
Preceded by	Joseph J. Monahan
Succeeded by	Roy H. Rudd
Personal details
Born	Eugene James Keogh (1907-08-30)August 30, 1907 Brooklyn, New York
Died	May 26, 1989(1989-05-26)(aged 81) New York City
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	New York University Fordham University School of Law

Eugene James Keogh(August 30, 1907 – May 26, 1989) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of theUnited States House of RepresentativesfromNew York.He served 15 terms from 1937 to 1967.

Background

Keogh was born on August 30, 1907, inBrooklyn,New York City.He graduated fromNew York Universityin 1927 and fromFordham University School of Lawin 1930.

Career

He was a member of theNew York State Assembly(Kings Co., 20th D.) in1936.

He was elected as aDemocratto the75ththrough the89th United States Congresses,holding office from January 3, 1937, to January 3, 1967. He served on theHouse Ways and Means committeeand sponsored the original legislation for theKeogh plan,a type of pension plan. In 1947-8, he served on theHerter Committee.

He was also a member of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board from 1973 until 1976.

Death

He died on May 26, 1989, inNew York Cityand was buried atGate of Heaven CemeteryinHawthorne, New York.

Sources

• United States Congress."Eugene Keogh (id: K000130)".Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.