Background
Gallagher, Dennis Joseph was born on July 1, 1939. Son of William Joseph and Ellen Philomena (Flaherty) Gallagher.
educator municipal official State Senator
Gallagher, Dennis Joseph was born on July 1, 1939. Son of William Joseph and Ellen Philomena (Flaherty) Gallagher.
Bachelor, Regis College, 1961. Master of Arts, Catholic University America, 1968. Postgraduate (Eagleton fellow), Rutgers University, 1986.
With locals of International Association Theatrical and Stage Employees, Denver and Washington, 1956-1963. Teacher St. John's College High School, Washington, 1964-1966, Heights Study Center, Washington, 1965-1967, Regis University, Denver, 1967—2003. Member Colorado House of Representatives from 4th District, 1970-1974, Colorado Senate, 1974-1995.
Councilman district 1, Denver, 1995—2003. Chairman Democratic Caucus, 1982-1984, Democratic Whip, 1985-1987. Member Platte Area Reclamation Committee, 1973-1975.
Member Denver Anti-Crime Council, 1976-1977. Trustee Denver Art Museum. Board directors Catholic Community Services.
Past member Colorado Commission on Aging. Past member Colorado State Advisory Council on Career Education. Member Victim Assistance Law Enforcement Board, Denver, 1984-1988.
Board directors Denver American Ireland Fund.
Member of National Communications Association, Gerard Manley Hopkins Society of Jesus (Jesuit) Society Regis (conference co-director), Western States Communications Association, Rocky Mountain Communications Association, James Joyce Reading Society, Colorado History Group, Colorado Calligrapher's Guild, Colorado Federation Teachers (president local 1333 1972-1974).
Children: Meaghan Kathleen, Daniel Patrick.