E. Arthur Gray
Edward Arthur Gray (February 28, 1925 – April 10, 2007) was an American politician from New York. A member of the Democratic Party, Gray was elected to the New York State Senate in 1988, defeating Republican incumbent Dick Schermerhorn. He served one term before losing reelection to Bill Larkin. Gray previously held office as the longest-serving mayor of his home town of Port Jervis, New York.[1] The town's post office building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places was named after him in 2008.[2][3]
E. Arthur Gray | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 39th district | |
| In office January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Dick Schermerhorn |
| Succeeded by | Bill Larkin |
| Mayor of Port Jervis, New York | |
| In office 1978–1988 | |
| Succeeded by | Dick Roberts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Arthur Gray February 28, 1925 Port Jervis, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 10, 2007 (aged 82) Port Jervis, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Helen Hart |
| Alma mater | University of Colorado |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Naval Reserve |
| Rank | Lieutenant (junior grade) |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
References
- "E. Arthur Gray dies at 82, was mayor of Port Jervis, state senator". Times Herald-Record. April 11, 2007. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
- H.R.3196 -- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Sussex Street in Port Jervis, New York, as the 'E. Arthur Gray Post Office Building'.
- "Hall introduces bill to name PJ post office for late Mayor Arthur Gray". Times-Herald Record. Ottaway Community Newspapers. August 3, 2007.
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