Baltimore area. Appointed in 1935 by Baltimore Mayor Howard W. Jackson, Kelly, Sr. served for eight years on the Park Board, first as a member, then as president. In this period he also served as chairman of the Baltimore Stadium Committee. In 1943, on the death of Tom Conlon, he was elected by the members of the Baltimore City Council to complete Mr. Conlon's four-year term as Council President. In 1947, he was the Democratic nominee to succeed himself and amassed the largest popular vote of anyone on his ticket. He served the next four years as Vice Mayor, President of the City Council, and President of the Board of Estimates. Kelly held memberships in several social organizations. He was a member of the Masonic Order, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Loyal Order of Moose, Boumi Temple Shrine, Knights Templar, Elks, Baltimore Athletic Club, Oriole Gun Club, Gibson Island Club, Maryland Yacht Club, and Annapolis Yacht club. After resigning the presidency of the City Council in 1951, Kelly gradually withdrew from activities and then died in his sleep at home on December 29, 1965. References Baltimore City Council members St. John's College (Annapolis/Santa Fe) alumni 1893 births 1965 deaths 20th-century American politicians