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Brian A. Joyce
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| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth district | |
| In office January 1998 – January 2017 |
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| Succeeded by | Walter Timilty |
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| Born | September 5, 1962 Winchester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | September 27, 2018 (aged 56) Westport, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Milton, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | Boston College Suffolk University |
| Occupation | Politician, Lawyer |
Brian Augustine Joyce (born September 5, 1962 – died September 27, 2018) was an American politician. He was a State Senator in Massachusetts for the Democratic Party. He served for nine terms, which is a long time! He represented a large area called the Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth district. This district included many towns like Milton, Canton, and Randolph.
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Brian Joyce's Early Life and Education
Brian Joyce was born in Winchester, Massachusetts. He finished high school in Milton in 1980. He then went to Boston College and earned his degree in 1984. Later, he studied law at Suffolk University Law School. He graduated with great honors in 1990. After becoming a lawyer, he worked in Milton, Massachusetts.
His Time as a State Senator
Brian Joyce was a State Senator for many years. He worked hard to help people in Massachusetts. He was known for supporting disabled children and older citizens. He helped get a lot of money for public schools in his area. He also worked to clean up the Neponset River and protect the Blue Hills reservations.
Protecting Equal Rights
In 2004, Massachusetts was the first U.S. state to allow same-sex marriage. Brian Joyce helped protect these rights. He spoke for a very long time (this is called a filibuster) to stop a bill that would have banned same-sex marriage. He believed that no group should force its beliefs on others. He said that old traditions should not be used to treat people unfairly.
International Travel
In 2006, Brian Joyce traveled to Pakistan. He supported the U.S. government's efforts to work with Pakistan. This was part of the "war on terror." While there, he talked about foreign policy on a TV show. He joined other American politicians to discuss important global issues.
Helping Disabled Children
Brian Joyce was very against the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center. This center used electric shock treatment on disabled children. During his time in office, he tried many times to stop this practice. He wanted to make sure disabled children were treated safely and kindly.
Important Roles in the Senate
In his last term as a senator, Brian Joyce held several important positions:
- He was the Assistant Majority Leader.
- He led the Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading.
- He also led a special committee to make government better.
- He was the Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Redistricting.
- He was part of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
Later Life and Passing
Brian Joyce passed away on September 27, 2018. He was found at his home in Westport. No foul play was suspected in his death.
Brian Joyce's Family Life
Brian Joyce lived in Milton, Massachusetts, his whole life. He lived there with his wife, Mary. They had five children together.
