Senator John F. McBurney, III

Senate President Pro Tempore
Member, Senate Committee on Judiciary
Member, Senate Committee on Finance

John F. McBurney, III (D-District 15, Pawtucket) was born on December 8, 1950. He is married to Cheryle Vaslet and has seven children: John IV, Meghan, Joseph, Michael, Patrick, Ellen, Mackenzie.

• EDUCATION: He graduated from St. Raphael’s Academy; University of Rhode Island, B.A., 1972; Graduate School: Suffolk University Law School, J.D., 1977.

• EMPLOYMENT: Attorney; Employed by: President, McBurney Law Services Inc.

• GENERAL BACKGROUND: Business and Professional Groups: St. Mary’s Men’s Association; Justice Subordinate Forum; Pawtucket Lodge of Elks #920; Governor’s Justice Commission; Woodlawn Neighborhood Association; Pleasant View Neighborhood and Business Association.

• PUBLIC SERVICE INFORMATION: Public Offices and Appointments: Elected Senator November 5, 1974; R.I. Lottery Commission Chairman; Senate Corporations Committee Chairman; Senate Labor Committee Chair.