Gregory R. Becker

Gregory R. Becker (born April 5, 1954) is an American politician who served in the New York State Assembly from the 21st district from 1983 to 1998.[1][2]

Gregory R. Becker
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 21st district
In office
January 1, 1983 – December 31, 1998
Preceded byGeorge H. Madison
Succeeded byJames Darcy
Personal details
Born (1954-04-05) April 5, 1954
Lynbrook, New York, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Not to be confused with Gregory W. Becker, the final CEO of Silicon Valley Bank before its dissolution in 2023.

Biography

Becker was born on April 5, 1954, in Lynbrook, New York. He attended Nassau County Community College and received his B.S. degree from Long Island University.[3]

In 1998, Becker unsuccessfully ran for Congress in New York's 10th congressional district against Democrat Carolyn McCarthy.[4]

References
  1. Goodnough, Abby (1998-11-04). "THE 1998 ELECTIONS: NEW YORK STATE - THE CONGRESS; All Incumbents Re-elected; Party Makeup Is the Same". The New York Times. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  2. Halbfinger, David M. (1998-11-05). "THE 1998 ELECTIONS: NEW YORK STATE - CONGRESS; McCarthy Is Re-elected by a Slim Margin". The New York Times. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  3. "Candidate Profile from Congressional Quarterly - Gregory R. Becker (R) of Lynbrook". CNN. 1998. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  4. Halbfinger, David M. (November 5, 1998). "McCarthy Is Re-elected by a Slim Margin". The New York Times. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
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