Samuel D. Roberts
| Samuel D. Roberts | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 119th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2011 | |
| 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 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]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "Legislative Preview: Meet The New Members". The Capitol. Manhattan Media. January 6, 2011. Retrieved March 22, 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Samuel D. Roberts: Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved March 22, 2011.
External links
| New York Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Joan Christensen |
New York State Assembly, 119th District 2011–present |
Incumbent |