Ruth Hassell-Thompson | |
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| Member of the New York State Senate from the 36th district | |
| In office January 1, 2001 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Suzi Oppenheimer |
| Succeeded by | Jamaal Bailey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 6, 1942 Mount Vernon, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Mount Vernon, New York |
| Occupation | Nurse/Counselor |
Ruth Hassell-Thompson (née Hassell; born November 6, 1942) of Mount Vernon, New York, is a former State Senator who represented the 36th district of New York, which includes the Bronx neighborhoods of Norwood, Bedford Park, Williamsbridge, Co-op City, Wakefield and Baychester and City of Mount Vernon.