Rosemary Gunning

Background

She was born on February 7, 1905, in Brooklyn, New York City.

Education

She attended Saint Brigid"s School and Richmond High School. She graduated Bachelor of Laws from Brooklyn Law School in 1927, was admitted to the bar in 1930, and practiced law in New York City.

Career

They had no children. In November 1965, she ran on the Conservative ticket for President of the City Council, but was defeated by Democrat Frank Doctorate. O"Connor. She was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1967.

She was re-elected three times, and remained in the Assembly until 1976, sitting in the 178th, 179th, 180th and 181st New York State Legislatures.

Achievements

• In November 1968, she was elected with Republican endorsement to the New York State Assembly, one of the first two Conservatives to win an elective state office.

Membership

Rosemary Gunning became one of the leaders of the fight against desegregation busing, and in 1962 was a founding member of the Conservative Party of New New York