He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1973 to 1987 , sitting in the 180th , 181st , 182nd , 183rd , 184th , 185th , 186th and 187th New York State Legislatures . He was Majority Leader from 1979 to 1987 . He was a delegate to the 1984 Democratic National Convention . In January 1987 , he was a candidate for Speaker of the New York State Assembly , but Mel Miller was chosen by the Democratic caucus . Walsh was re-appointed as Majority Leader by Miller , but on April 14 , 1987 , Walsh tendered his resignation from the Assembly , effective on April 26
1984 Democratic National Convention
1984 Democratic National Convention
Daniel B. Walsh