Background
HOUGHTON, Amory was born on August 7, 1926. Son of the late Amory Houghton and of Laura DeKay Richardson.
HOUGHTON, Amory was born on August 7, 1926. Son of the late Amory Houghton and of Laura DeKay Richardson.
Bachelor, Harvard University, 1950. Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Alfred University, 1963.
Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Albion College, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Center College, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Clarkson College of Technology, 1968.
Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Elmira College, 1982. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Hartwick College, 1983. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Houghton College, 1983.
Executive officer Corning Glass Works, 1951-1986. Member United States Congress from 29st New York district (formerly 31st), Washington, 1987—2005. Member international relations committee, ways and means committee, chairman oversight subcommittee, vice-chairman subcommittee on Africa.
Member Grace Commission, Business Council New York State, Business Advisory Commission for Governor New York, Labor-Industry Coalition for International Trade.
Trustee Brookings Institution With United States Marine Corps, 1945-1946. Member Corning Chamber of Commerce, Rotary.
Married Priscilla Dewey Houghton. 4 children.