Andrew P. O'Rourke
American judge and politician
Born
October 26th, 1933
91 years ago
Died
2013
12 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a judge and held various political offices in New York. Elected as the County Executive of Westchester County, holding the position from 1994 to 1998. Worked in the New York State Senate and participated in numerous legislative initiatives. Advocated for the modernization of the judicial system and improvements in local government services. Involved in community and civic organizations throughout his career.
Served as Westchester County Executive from 1994 to 1998
Elected to the New York State Senate
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