| Samuel D. Roberts | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 119th district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Joan Christensen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 3, 1956 [1] Syracuse, New York[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Leonna[1] |
| Children | two[1] |
| Residence | Syracuse, New York[1] |
| Website | Official website |
Samuel D. "Sam" Roberts (born April 3, 1956)[1] is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing the 119th Assembly District, which includes a portion of Syracuse and the towns of DeWitt, Onondaga and Salina.
Roberts is retired from General Motors where he worked for 30 years and was a member of the United Auto Workers union. He was elected as Recording Secretary of UAW Local 465 and Chair of Local 854's Education and Civil Rights Committees.[2]
During his employment with General Motors, Roberts also served five terms (1990–2000) as an Onondaga County Legislator, representing the county's 19th Legislative District.[1][2]
He earned an associate's degree from Onondaga Community College, holds certificates in labor studies from Cornell University, and has studied at Empire State College.
Roberts is also a noted practitioner of martial arts, holding a sixth degree black belt in American Shotokan Karate. According to his biography, he ranked No. 1 in New York and New Jersey, top 10 in the United States and Canada, and was the winner of the World Championships prior to retirement from competition.[2]
| New York Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by Joan Christensen |
New York State Assembly, 119th District 2011–present |
Incumbent |