Louis DeSalvio

Louis F. DeSalvio (May 29, 1910 – August 17, 2004) served in the New York State Assembly for over 38 continuous years, longer than all but one other member in the history of that body.[1] From 1941 to 1979, he represented districts that included the southern end of Manhattan (including the Lower East Side), Liberty Island, Ellis Island, Governors Island, and (after 1972) the eastern edge of Staten Island.[2] From 1975 to 1978, he served as the Assembly's speaker pro tempore. In that capacity, he often presided over the body.

  1. ^ Maurice Carroll, "Fledglings Find DeSalvio a Jolly Sage," New York Times, January 25, 1975.
  2. ^ Associated Press, "Large Area, Small Vote for DeSalvio," Cumberland (MD) Evening Times, June 28, 1968, at p. 37.