Samuel D. Roberts

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Samuel D. Roberts
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 128th district
In office
January 1, 2011 – June 17, 2015
Preceded by Joan Christensen
Succeeded by Pamela Hunter
Personal details
Born (1956-04-03) April 3, 1956 (age 68)[1]
Syracuse, New York[1]
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Leonna[1]
Children two[1]
Residence Syracuse, New York[1]
Website Official website

Samuel D. "Sam" Roberts (born April 3, 1956)[1] is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing the 128th Assembly District, which includes a portion of Syracuse and the towns of DeWitt, Onondaga and Salina.

Roberts is retired from General Motors where he worked for 30 years and was a member of the United Auto Workers union. He was elected as Recording Secretary of UAW Local 465 and Chair of Local 854's Education and Civil Rights Committees.[2]

During his employment with General Motors, Roberts also served five terms (1990–2000) as an Onondaga County Legislator, representing the county's 19th Legislative District.[1][2]

He earned an associate's degree from Onondaga Community College, holds certificates in labor studies from Cornell University, and has studied at Empire State College.

Roberts is also a practitioner of martial arts, holding a sixth degree black belt in American Shotokan Karate.[2] According to his autobiography, he was a top ranked competitor prior to retirement from competition.

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External links

New York Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly, 128th District
2011–present
Succeeded by
Pamela Hunter