Francis G. Dwyer (jan 1, 1955 – dec 31, 1958)
Description:
Middletown, Rhode IslandDates of Service: January 1955-1958
Date of Birth: November 3, 1922
Birth Place: Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Education: Georgetown University
Occupation: Real Estate and Insurance
Military Service: Enlisted in U.S. Marine Corps (6 years)
Other Offices: Chairman, R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority (Three Four Year Terms); President, Newport County Chamber of Commerce (Two Terms); Director, Bank of Newport (1965-1998) and served as Chairman (1987-1993).
Affiliations: Member of the Preservation Society of Newport County, the Middletown Rotary Club, and was on the board of the Newport Country Club for over 40 years.
Other Information: In 1959 he was appointed to the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority and served as its Chairman for three four-year terms during which time he was largely responsible for legislation authorizing the financing and construction of the Newport Bridge which was opened to traffic in June 1969. He was campaign manager for John Chafee's successful run for Governor in 1962 and again in 1964.
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Date:
jan 1, 1955
dec 31, 1958
~ 4 years
