- Daniel Burling
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Daniel J. Burling Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 147th districtIncumbent Assumed office
January 1999Preceded by Thomas M. Reynolds Personal details Born January 11, 1947 [1]
Batavia, New York[1]Political party Republican Spouse(s) Jean[1] Children two[1] Residence Alexander, New York[1] Alma mater University of Buffalo[1] Profession pharmacist, politician Religion Protestant[2] Website Official website Daniel J. "Dan" Burling (born January 11, 1947)[1] is a Republican member of the New York State Assembly representing Assembly District 147, which comprises a number of communities located in Upstate New York, including Allegany County, Genesee County, Livingston County, and Wyoming County. He is the current Minority Whip in the Assembly.
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Early life and career
Burling was born in Batavia, New York. He graduated from Ilion High School, after which he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps (1965–1969), including a tour in Vietnam. A licensed pilot and aircraft mechanic, he was the airport manager at Nellis Airport in Fort Plain in 1972. He graduated from the Empire State Military Academy, receiving a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve in 1976.[1]
Burling graduated from Herkimer County Community College in 1977, then received a B.S. degree from the University of Buffalo School of Pharmacy in 1980. A registered pharmacist, he owns Burling Drug, Inc., which had a location in Attica (1987–1996) and another in Corfu (1991–present). He also was an intern and staff pharmacist at Genesee Memorial Hospital and a consulting pharmacist at the Genesee County Nursing Home in Batavia.[1][2]
Political career
Burling was a member of the Genesee County Legislature from 1993 until 1998. He was first elected to the New York State Assembly in 1998.[1] He won the November 2008 general election with 71 percent of the vote[3][4] and ran uncontested in the November 2010 general election.[5][6]
Personal life
Burling and his wife Jean reside in the Town of Alexander. They have two children, Mary and David.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Assembly District 147, Daniel J. Burling: Biography". New York State Assembly. http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?ad=147&sh=bio. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
- ^ a b "Assembly Member Daniel J. 'Dan' Burling (NY)". Project Vote Smart. http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=22873. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
- ^ "Election Results 2008: New York State Legislature". The New York Times. 2008. http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/results/states/legislature/new-york.html.
- ^ "Assembly Election Returns: November 4, 2008" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. 2008. http://www.elections.state.ny.us/NYSBOE/elections/2008/General/NYSAssembly08.pdf.
- ^ "Election Results 2010: New York State Legislature". The New York Times. 2010. http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/results/new-york/state-legislature.
- ^ "Assembly Election Returns: November 2, 2010" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. 2010. http://www.elections.state.ny.us/NYSBOE/elections/2010/general/2010Assembly.pdf.
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New York Assembly Preceded by
Thomas M. ReynoldsNew York State Assembly, 147th District
1999–presentIncumbent Categories:- 1947 births
- Living people
- Members of the New York State Assembly
- New York Republicans
- People from Wyoming County, New York
- University at Buffalo alumni
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