Alexander J. Resa, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alexander J. Resa

American politician

Date of Birth: 04-Aug-1887

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 04-Jul-1964

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Alexander John Resa (August 4, 1887 – July 4, 1964) was a U.S.
Representative from Illinois. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Resa attended the public schools of Chicago, Illinois, and St.
Joseph's College, Kirkwood, Missouri.
He was graduated from the John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, in 1911.
He was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice in Chicago, Illinois.
He was assistant corporation counsel of the city of Chicago, serving as head of the appeals division and public improvement division 1937-1944.
He served as member of the faculty of the John Marshall Law School 1918-1942. Resa was elected as a Democrat to the Seventy-ninth Congress (January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1947).
He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1946 to the Eightieth Congress.
He returned to practice of law and retired December 31, 1959.
He died in Evanston, Illinois, July 4, 1964.
He was interred in Calvary Cemetery.