Paul G. KIRK, Jr., Congress, MA (1938)

KIRK, Paul G., Jr., a Senator from Massachusetts; born in Newton, Mass., January 18, 1938; B.A., Harvard University, 1960; J.D., Harvard Law School, 1964; admitted to the Massachusetts Bar 1965; practiced law; special assistant to Senator Edward M. Kennedy 1969-1977; treasurer of the Democratic National Committee 1983-1985; chairman of the Democratic National Committee 1985-1989; consultant; appointed on September 24, 2009, to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Edward M. Kennedy; took the oath of office on September 25, 2009, and served until February 4, 2010.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present