Donald J. Lally, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rhode IslandHouseofRepresentatives from the 33rd district | |
| In office January 7, 2003 –March 17, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Peter T. Ginaitt |
| Succeeded by | Carol McEntee |
| Member of the Rhode IslandHouseofRepresentatives from the 48th district | |
| In office January 3,1989 –January 7,2003 | |
| Preceded by | Gilbert V. Indeglia |
| Succeeded by | Robert B. Lowe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22,1955 East Providence,RI |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sandra L. Arnold |
| Children | Jessica and Connor |
| Residence | Narragansett,Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | University of Rhode Island;New England School of Law |
| Profession | attorney |
Donald J. Lally,Jr (born 1955) is an American attorney and former Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives,representing the 48th District from 1989 to 2002 and the 33rd district from 2003 to 2015 that included parts of Narragansett and South Kingstown,Rhode Island. From 2010 Lally served as House Deputy Majority Whip.
Lally was born 22 February 1955 in Rhode Island and he attended East Providence High School in East Providence,graduating in 1973. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Rhode Island in 1977,and attended the New England School of Law,graduating with a Juris Doctor degree in 1998. He is a practicing attorney and member of the Rhode Island and American Bar Associations. [1]
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