Quick Info
| Profession | Lawyer and politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/02/1935 |
| Age | 89 years (died on 21, Jul, 2024) |
| Birthplace | Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Place of Death | Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Date of Death | 21/07/2024 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Henry James Nowak was an American lawyer and Democratic politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York from 1975 to 1993. He was known for securing federal infrastructure funding for the Buffalo region during his time in Congress. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Arts | Canisius College, Buffalo (1957) |
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| Juris Doctor | University at Buffalo |
Personal Life
| Military Service | United States Army, 1957–1958 and 1961–1962, rank of Captain |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Rose Santa Lucia |
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Family
| Spouse | Rose Santa Lucia |
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| Children | 2 |
Career
| Comptroller of Erie County, New York | 1966–1974 |
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| United States House of Representatives (New York) | 1975–1993, Democrat, 37th district (1975–1983) and 33rd district (1983–1993) |
| Admitted to New York bar | 1963 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was Canisius College's all-time scoring leader when he graduated | |
| 2. Was nicknamed "Hammerin' Hank" as a basketball player | |
| 3. Led the Canisius Golden Griffs to three of their four NCAA basketball tournament appearances | |
| 4. Still ranks first in Canisius College rebounding and third in all-time scoring |
