Robert C. Wertz

Robert Wertz
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 6th district
In office
1983–2002
Preceded by John C. Cochrane
Succeeded by Philip Ramos
Member of the New 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
Died May 5, 2009 (2009-05-06) (aged 76)
Port Jefferson, New York
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Dorothy
Children three: Mary, Donna, Robert
Alma mater Alfred University
Albany Law School

Robert C. Wertz (August 18, 1932 – May 5, 2009) served for 32 years as a Republican member of the New York State Assembly.[1]

Life

Wertz was born in Kew Gardens, Queens. He attended Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park, New York. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Alfred University and a Juris Doctor degree from Albany Law School. Wertz served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve for six years with the 2nd Battalion 25th Marines.[1][2]

Wertz worked for State Farm Insurance, after which he was a Senior Attorney in Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court. From 1967 through 1970, he served as Town Attorney for the Town of Smithtown, New York.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1971 to 2002, sitting in the 179th, 180th, 181st, 182nd, 183rd, 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th, 188th, 189th, 190th, 191st, 192nd, 193rd and 194th New York State Legislatures. He left office in 2002, after losing to John J. Flanagan in a primary election for the New York State Senate.[1]

Wertz and his wife Dorothy had three children: Mary, Donna, and Robert Wertz II.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Brand, Rick (May 5, 2009). "Robert Wertz, longtime GOP assemblyman, dead at 76". Newsday. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
  2. "J2610-2009: Mourning the death of Robert C. Wertz, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community". New York State Senate. July 16, 2009. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
New York Assembly
Preceded by
Prescott B. Huntington
New York State Assembly
4th District

1971–1982
Succeeded by
George J. Hochbrueckner
Preceded by
John C. Cochrane
New York State Assembly
6th District

1983–2002
Succeeded by
Philip Ramos
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