Lester Holtzman
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Lester Holtzman (June 1, 1913 - November 12, 2002) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
Holtzman was born in New York City. He graduated from St. John's University School of Law in 1935. He was elected to Congress in 1952 and served from January 3, 1953 until his resignation on December 31, 1961 -- for health reasons, not due to scandal. He was a justice of the New York Supreme Court from 1962 until 1973.
Preceded by James J. Delaney |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 6th congressional district 1953–1961 |
Succeeded by Benjamin S. Rosenthal |