Vincent J. Graber Sr.

Vincent J. Graber Sr. (May 17, 1931 – July 2, 2014) was an American politician.

Vincent J. Graber Sr.
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 148th District
In office
1975–1994
Preceded byDale M. Volker
Succeeded bySandra Lee Wirth
Personal details
Born(1931-05-17)May 17, 1931
South Buffalo, New York
DiedJuly 2, 2014(2014-07-02) (aged 83)
Wilmington, North Carolina

Background

Born and raised in South Buffalo, New York, he went to South Park High School and then served in the United States Army in 1952. In 1954, Graber worked for South Buffalo Railway Company and then lived in West Seneca, New York. After he left the New York Assembly, Graber represented clients in Albany, New York. He died in Wilmington, North Carolina from cancer.[1]

Political career

He entered politics as a Democrat, and served on the West Seneca Town Board. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1975 to 1994, sitting in the 181st, 182nd, 183rd, 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th, 188th, 189th and 190th New York State Legislatures. He sponsored the seat belt plan that passed the New York legislature in 1984.[2]

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