James Conte
| James D. Conte | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 10th district |
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| In office 1988 – October 16, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Antonia Rettaliata |
| Succeeded by | Chad Lupinacci |
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| Born | January 1, 1959[1] Huntington Station, New York |
| Died | October 16, 2012 (aged 53)[2] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Debra[1] |
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| Residence | Huntington Station, New York[1] |
| Alma mater | SUNY Stony Brook (1982)[3] |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | Official website |
James D. "Jim" Conte (January 1, 1959 – October 16, 2012)[1] was an American politician from New York. He served as a Republican New York State Assemblyman for the 10th District from 1988 until his death.
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Personal life [edit]
Conte was a lifetime resident of Huntington Station.[1] He attended St. Hugh of Lincoln Elementary School and Huntington High School.[1] Conte received a B.A. degree in economics and political science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook[1] in 1982.[3]
Conte and his wife, the Debra Conte (née Ingalls), resided in Huntington Station. They have three children: Sarah Ashley, Jeffrey James, Samantha Irene.[3]
Conte was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma in the spring of 2011. In 2012, he chose not to seek another term in office in order to focus on treatment and recovery. Though he received chemotherapy treatments, the cancer continued to spread. Conte died on October 16, 2012, at the age of 53.[2]
Political career [edit]
Conte began his political career as an intern to State Senator James Lack and also worked for State Senator Martin Knorr.[1] He worked for Suffolk County Executive Michael LoGrande (1986–87) and served as a legislative aide to Assemblywoman Toni Rettaliata.[4] Conte was first elected to the New York State Assembly in a special election on March 15, 1988,[1] filling the position formerly held by Rettaliata.[4]
Policy [edit]
Conte proposed legislation to ban anonymous speech on the internet, claiming it would cut down on “mean-spirited and baseless political attacks” and turn “the spotlight on cyberbullies by forcing them to reveal their identity.”[5]
References [edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "James D. Conte: Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
- ^ a b Associated Press. "NY Assemblyman Conte of Long Island dies of cancer - WSJ.com". Online.wsj.com. Retrieved 2012-10-16.
- ^ a b c "Assembly Member James D. Conte (NY)". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
- ^ a b "New York State Assembly: James D. Conte". Newsday. October 30, 2004. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
- ^ "New York wants to ban anonymous speech online — RT". Rt.com. Retrieved 2012-10-16.
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| Preceded by Antonia Rettaliata |
New York State Assembly, 10th District 1988–2012 |
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