Samuel D. Roberts
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Samuel D. Roberts | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 128th district | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – June 17, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Joan Christensen |
| Succeeded by | Pamela Hunter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 3, 1956[1] Syracuse, New York[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Leonna[1] |
| Children | two[1] |
| Residence(s) | 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 128th 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.[2] According to his autobiography, he was a top ranked competitor prior to retirement from competition.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Legislative Preview: Meet The New Members". The Capitol. Manhattan Media. January 6, 2011. Retrieved March 22, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Samuel D. Roberts: Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved March 22, 2011.