Elizabeth Connelly

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Connelly (June 19, 1928 – May 25, 2006) was a politician from Staten Island, New York who represented the North Shore community from 1973 to 2000. She was the first woman to win elective office to any district encompassing Staten Island.

Elizabeth Connelly
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 61 district
In office
1974–1982
Preceded byEdward J. Amann Jr.
Succeeded byWilliam F. Passannante
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 58 district
In office
1983–1992
Preceded byJoseph R. Lentol
Succeeded byN. Nick Perry
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 59 district
In office
1993–2000
Preceded byEric Nicholas Vitaliano
Succeeded byJohn W. Lavelle
Personal details
Born(1928-06-19)June 19, 1928
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 25, 2006(2006-05-25) (aged 77)
Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
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