Frank Licht

Frank Light ( born March 13, 1916 in Providence, Rhode Iceland, † May 30, 1987 ) was an American politician and 1969-1973 Governor of the State of Rhode Iceland.

Early years and political rise

Frank visited light to 1938, Brown University and then studied until 1941 at the Harvard University law. Between 1943 and 1946 he was a partner in the law firm of Letts & Quinn. Politically, he was a member of the Democratic Party. From 1949 to 1956 he was a member of the Senate of Rhode Iceland from 1956 to 1968 he was a judge in a higher court. In 1968 he was elected governor of his state.

Governor of Rhode Iceland

Frank Light, took office on January 7, 1969. After a re-election in 1970, he could remain in office until January 2, 1973. During the election campaign he had opposed an income tax at the state level. After his election, he broke his promise and introduced such a tax, which led to protests. In the economic crisis of the early 1970s then programs were designed to revive the economy. The administration was reorganized and some departments were created. Among them were a Department of Social Rehabilitation and another for mental fitness. Also in the area of ​​crime put the Governor on rehabilitation of many convicts. At that time anti-drug programs and other measures to protect young people were put into effect. Governor light also strove to protect the environment and enacted laws against air and water pollution. A state -wide Commission should monitor the water quality in the New England states.

Further CV

After the expiration of his term of office light was working as a lawyer again. With his wife Dorothy Shirlee Krauss he had three children. His nephew Richard A. light was between 1985 and 1989 Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Iceland. Frank light died on May 30, 1987 at Roger Williams Hospital in Providence. At his funeral Michael Dukakis gave the eulogy.