Robert Wertz | |
|---|---|
| Member of theNew York State Assembly from the 6th district | |
| In office 1983–2002 | |
| Preceded by | John C. Cochrane |
| Succeeded by | Philip Ramos |
| Member of theNew York State Assembly from the 4th district | |
| In office 1971–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Prescott B. Huntington |
| Succeeded by | George J. Hochbrueckner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1932 (1932-08-18) Kew Gardens, Queens, New York, US |
| Died | May 5, 2009 (2009-05-06) (aged 76) Port Jefferson, New York, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dorothy |
| Children | three |
| Alma mater | Alfred University Albany Law School |
Robert C. Wertz (August 18, 1932 – May 5, 2009) served for 32 years as aRepublican member of theNew York State Assembly.[1]
Wertz was born inKew Gardens, Queens. He attendedSewanhaka High School inFloral Park, New York. He received aBachelor of Arts degree fromAlfred University and aJuris Doctor degree fromAlbany Law School. Wertz served in theUnited States Marine Corps Reserve for six years with the2nd Battalion 25th Marines.[1][2]
Wertz worked forState Farm Insurance, after which he was a Senior Attorney in Appellate Division of theNew York State Supreme Court. From 1967 through 1970, he served as Town Attorney for theTown of Smithtown, New York.
He was a member of theNew York State Assembly from 1971 to 2002, sitting in the179th,180th,181st,182nd,183rd,184th,185th,186th,187th,188th,189th,190th,191st,192nd,193rd and194th New York State Legislatures. He left office in 2002, after losing toJohn J. Flanagan in aprimary election for theNew York State Senate.[1]
Wertz and his wife Dorothy had three children: Mary, Donna, and Robert Wertz II.[1]
| New York State Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | New York State Assembly 4th District 1971–1982 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | New York State Assembly 6th District 1983–2002 | Succeeded by |