Michael J. Tully Jr.

Michael J. Tully Jr. was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life

Michael Tully was born on July 23, 1933, in New York City, the son of two Irish immigrants. He graduated from St. John's University and St. John's University School of Law. He practiced law in Roslyn, and entered politics as a Republican, residing in North [New Hyde Park, New York|North New Hyde Park] before moving to Flower Hill.
He was an Assistant D.A. of Nassau County; a member of the North Hempstead Town Council from 1968 to 1971; and Supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead from 1972 to 1982.
On April 20, 1982, he was elected to the New York State Senate, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John D. Caemmerer. He was re-elected several times, and remained in the State Senate until his death in 1997, sitting in the 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th, 188th, 189th, 190th, 191st and 192nd New York State Legislatures. He was Chairman of the Committee on Health from 1989 to 1994.

Death and legacy

Tully died on August 5, 1997, of an unexpected heart attack at his home in Flower Hill. He was survived by his wife, Mary, and four adult children. Michael J. Tully Park, an outdoor sports complex and indoor aquatic activities center located in North New Hyde Park, is named after him. Recent reports indicate that many Long Island residents consider Tully Park's facilities to be in need of repairs given its low quality, as many have labeled it subpar.