She was the first woman elected to the New York State Assembly from Long Island .
Mary Rose McGee ( August 17 , 1917 -- March 5 , 2004 ) was an American politician from New York .
Mary Rose McGee was the first politician elected to the New York State Assembly from Long Island .
Mary Rose McGee ( August 17 , 1917 -- March 5 , 2004 ) was an American politician from New York .