William F. Walsh

William Francis Walsh (July 11, 1912 – January 8, 2011) was a Republican-Conservative member of the United States House of Representatives from New York State.

Biography Walsh was born in Syracuse, New York, to Irish immigrant parents. He graduated from St. Bonaventure's College, now St. Bonaventure University, in 1934. He was appointed Welfare Commissioner of Onondaga County in New York State in 1959. The Center was built as a result of $10 million in federal monies secured for its construction with the assistance of former United States Congress Member James T. Walsh, William's son, who is also a Republican.

Personal life Walsh was married to Mary Dorsey Walsh, and had seven children, all of whom pursued careers in public service. Walsh's children, Bill Walsh and Martha Hood Walsh are judges in Onondaga County, and James T. Walsh served in Congress for twenty years. His grandson Ben Walsh became Syracuse mayor in 2018.