E. Arthur Gray

E. Arthur Gray
Member of the New York State Senate
from the 39th district
In office
January 1, 1988  December 31, 1990
Preceded by Dick Schermerhorn
Succeeded by Bill Larkin
Mayor of Port Jervis, New York
In office
1978–1988
Succeeded by Dick Roberts
Personal details
Born Edward Arthur Gray
(1925-02-28)February 28, 1925
Port Jervis, New York, U.S.
Died April 10, 2007(2007-04-10) (aged 82)
Port Jervis, New York, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Helen Hart
Alma mater University of Colorado
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch United States Naval Reserve
Rank Lieutenant (junior grade)
Battles/wars World War II

Edward Arthur Gray (February 28, 1925 – April 10, 2007) was an American politician from New York. A member of the Democratic Party, Gray was elected to the New York State Senate in 1987, defeating Republican incumbent Dick Schermerhorn. He served one term before losing reelection to Bill Larkin. Gray previously held office as the longest-serving mayor of his home town of Port Jervis, New York.[1] The town's post office building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places was named after him in 2008.

References

New York State Senate
Preceded by
Dick Schermerhorn
New York State Senate
39th District

1988–1991
Succeeded by
Bill Larkin
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