Gary Ackerman
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Gary Leonard Ackerman (born November 19, 1942) is an American retired politician and former U.S. Representative from New York, serving from 1983 to 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party. On March 15, 2012, Ackerman announced that he would retire at the end of the 112th Congress on January 3, 2013, after fifteen terms, and would not seek re-election in November 2012.
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Gary Ackerman | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office March 1, 1983 – January 3, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin S. Rosenthal |
Succeeded by | Grace Meng (redistricting) |
Constituency | 7th district (1983–1993) 5th district (1993–2013) |
Member of the New York Senate from the 12th district | |
In office January 1, 1979 – March 1, 1983 | |
Preceded by | Jack E. Bronston |
Succeeded by | Leonard P. Stavisky |
Personal details | |
Born | Gary Leonard Ackerman (1942-11-19) November 19, 1942 (age 81) Brooklyn, New York City |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Roslyn Heights, New York, U.S. |
Alma mater | Queens College (BA) |
Occupation | High school teacher, newspaper publisher |
Ackerman speaks on a House resolution in remembrance of the September 11 attacks Recorded September 11, 2008 | |
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