Vincent J. Graber Sr. Explained

Vincent J. Graber Sr.
Office1:Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 148th District
Term1:1975–1994
Preceded1:Dale M. Volker
Birth Date:17 May 1931
Birth Place:South Buffalo, New York
Death Place:Wilmington, North Carolina

Vincent J. Graber Sr. (May 17, 1931 – July 2, 2014) was an American politician.

Background

Born and raised in South Buffalo, New York, he went to South Park High School and then served in the United States Army in 1952. In 1954, Graber worked for South Buffalo Railway Company and then lived in West Seneca, New York. After he left the New York Assembly, Graber represented clients in Albany, New York. He died in Wilmington, North Carolina from cancer.[1]

Political career

He entered politics as a Democrat, and served on the West Seneca Town Board. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1975 to 1994, sitting in the 181st, 182nd, 183rd, 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th, 188th, 189th and 190th New York State Legislatures. He sponsored the seat belt plan that passed the New York legislature in 1984.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Vincent J. Graber Sr., longtime New York state assemblyman, dies at 83. The Buffalo News. July 4, 2014.
  2. https://archive.today/20130411170320/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston/access/662919691.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jun+22,+1984&author=Associated+Press&pub=Boston+Globe+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&desc=N.Y.+ASSEMBLY+OK'S+SEAT+BELT+PLAN&pqatl=google "Boston Globe" - June 22, 1984