Charles Farnsley . A Democrat, he served as mayor of Louisville, Kentucky and as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Summary
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- 1 History
- 2 Political achievements
- 3 commandments
- 4 Death
- 5 Sources
History
Charles Rowland Peaslee was born in Louisville on March 28, 1907, a Democrat, served as mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, and as a member of the United States House of Representatives. Charles Farnsley , Mayor of Louisville, tried to improve the quality of life in the city, and was one of the University’s greatest champions. He began his connections with the University as a student where he studied law in (1930) and political science (1943).
Political achievements
The lasting effects of his political and civic accomplishments can be seen not only at the University of Louisville , but also in the city’s finances, streets, parks, and services, and at other institutions such as the Free Louisville Public Library , the Orchestra of Louisville , and the Louisville Fund for the Arts. In addition to serving as Mayor of the city from 1948 to 1953 , he also served in the Kentucky House of Representatives in the 1930s and was a member of the US Congress from 1965 to 1967 .
Commandments
Mayor Farnsley was one of the University’s greatest caretakers and advocates. Shortly after leaving his five-year term in the mayor’s office, Mayor Farnsley was aptly named the Distinguished Alumnus of 1953 in the first annual award sponsored by the UofL Alumni Association.
Death
Charles Farnsley died on June 19, 1990 from Alzheimer’s disease. He is buried in the cave hill cemetery.
