Joe R. Hanley
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| Name | Joe R. Hanley |
| Office | Lieutenant Governor of New York |
| Term start | 1943 |
| Term end | 1950 |
| Governor | Thomas E. Dewey |
| Predecessor | Charles Poletti |
| Successor | Frank C. Moore |
| Office2 | Temporary President of the New York State Senate |
| Term start2 | 1939 |
| Term end2 | 1944 |
| Predecessor2 | Percy L. H. Goddard |
| Successor2 | Benjamin F. Feinberg |
| Birth date | 6 October 1890 |
| Birth place | Albion, New York, U.S. |
| Death date | 10 January 1965 |
| Death place | Albion, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ethel M. Smith, 1915 |
Joe R. Hanley was an American politician who served as the Lieutenant Governor of New York under Governor Thomas E. Dewey from 1943 to 1950. A prominent Republican figure, he previously held significant power in the New York State Legislature as the Temporary President of the New York State Senate. His career was marked by his leadership in the New York State Senate during a period of major legislative activity and his steadfast loyalty to the Dewey administration.
Early life and education
Joe R. Hanley was born on October 6, 1890, in Albion, located in Orleans County, New York. He attended local public schools before pursuing higher education at Cornell University, where he graduated with a law degree. After being admitted to the New York State Bar Association, he began his legal practice in his hometown, establishing a firm that handled cases throughout Western New York. His early involvement in local civic affairs and the Orleans County Republican Committee laid the foundation for his future in New York State politics.
Political career
Hanley was first elected to the New York State Senate in 1930, representing the 48th district. He quickly rose through the ranks of the Republican conference, becoming Chairman of the powerful Finance Committee. In 1939, his colleagues elected him Temporary President of the New York State Senate, effectively making him the Majority Leader and one of the most influential figures in Albany. During his tenure, he worked closely with Governors Herbert H. Lehman and Thomas E. Dewey on key legislation, including budgets during World War II. In 1943, he was elected Lieutenant Governor of New York on a ticket with Dewey, succeeding Charles Poletti. He served two terms in that role, presiding over the New York State Senate and acting as a key liaison between the executive and legislative branches.
Later life and death
After leaving office in 1950, following Dewey's unsuccessful presidential campaign against Harry S. Truman, Hanley returned to his legal practice and private life in Albion. He remained active in Republican circles, offering counsel to state party leaders and attending events for the New York State Republican Committee. He also served on the boards of several local institutions in Orleans County. Joe R. Hanley died on January 10, 1965, in Albion and was interred at Mount Albion Cemetery.
Legacy
Joe R. Hanley is remembered as a skilled legislative tactician and a loyal lieutenant to Governor Thomas E. Dewey. His leadership in the New York State Senate during the Lehman administration and the Dewey administration helped shape significant fiscal and wartime policies. The Joe R. Hanley Memorial Building at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse was named in his honor, recognizing his support for agricultural programs. His career exemplifies the power of long-serving legislative leaders in the New York State government.
Category:1890 births Category:1965 deaths Category:Lieutenant Governors of New York Category:New York (state) Republicans Category:New York state senators Category:People from Albion, New York Category:Cornell University alumni