George Joseph Hochbrueckner (born September 20, 1938 in Queens, New York)[1] was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
George J. Hochbrueckner | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | William Carney |
| Succeeded by | Michael P. Forbes |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 4th district | |
| In office 1983–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Wertz |
| Succeeded by | Robert J. Gaffney |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 2nd district | |
| In office 1975–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Costigan |
| Succeeded by | John Behan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sep. 20, 1938 (age 86)[1] Queens, New York[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Carol[2] |
| Children | four[2] |
| Residence | Long Island, New York |
Education and career
After graduating high school in 1956, Hochbrueckner served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician until he was honorably discharged in 1959. He attended college for 2-1/2 years, including the State University of New York at Stony Brook, Hofstra University, and California State University, Northridge. He then pursued on the job training as an engineer, working for Litton and Teledyne in California and Grumman in New York.[1][2]
Hochbrueckner served in the New York State Assembly from 1975 until 1984. He was elected to Congress in 1986 and represented New York's 1st congressional district from January 3, 1987 until January 3, 1995. He lost his seat to Michael P. Forbes during the Republican Revolution of 1994.
He heads the consulting firm George J. Hochbrueckner & Associates, which is based on Long Island and has an office in Washington, D.C.[2]
Personal life
Hochbrueckner and his wife Carol were married in 1961. They lived in California from 1961 to 1968, then returned to Long Island. They have four children.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d "HOCHBRUECKNER, George Joseph". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e "George J. Hochbrueckner". Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership. Retrieved March 6, 2011.