Christopher S. Friend
| Christopher S. Friend | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 137th district | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Tom O'Mara |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 21, 1972[1] Big Flats, New York[2] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Renée[2] |
| Children | four[2] |
| Residence | Big Flats, New York[2] |
| Alma mater |
University of New Hampshire SUNY at Buffalo |
| Profession | chemist, politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Website | Official website |
Christopher S. "Chris" Friend (born December 21, 1972)[1] is an American chemist and politician who represents the 137th Assembly District of the New York State Assembly. He is a Republican and represents parts of Schuyler and Chemung Counties.
A native of Big Flats and a 1991 graduate of Horseheads High School, he completed a B.S. in chemistry at the University of New Hampshire before earning Master's and Ph.D. degrees in chemistry at the State University of New York at Buffalo.[3] He was named a National Science Foundation IGERT Fellow and has published more than 20 scientific papers and symposia.
In 2006, he was elected to the Chemung County Legislature. In 2010, he won election to the State Assembly after winning Republican and Conservative party primaries against Chemung Town Supervisor George Richter, the endorsed candidate, who later endorsed Friend. The seat had become vacant after former Assemblyman Tom O'Mara ran successfully for the New York State Senate.[4]
Friend resides in Big Flats with his wife Renée and their four children: Brianna, Joshua, Ashley, and Elijah.[2]
References
- 1 2 "State Assembly: Christopher S. Friend (R), District 137". GovBuddy.com. Retrieved March 22, 2011.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Christopher S. Friend: Biography". New York State Assembly. Retrieved March 22, 2011.
- ↑ Ek, Derrick (October 1, 2010). "Friend embraces underdog role in Assembly race". The Corning Leader. Retrieved January 14, 2011.
- ↑ Greenberg, Lara (October 29, 2010). "Friend, Hare prepare for 137th Assembly Seat". YNN Central New York. Retrieved January 14, 2011.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by |
Chemung County Legislator, 2nd district January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2010 |
Succeeded by David L. Manchester |
| New York Assembly | ||
| Preceded by Thomas F. O'Mara |
New York State Assembly, 137th District January 1, 2011 – present |
Succeeded by David F. Gantt |
| Preceded by William A. Barclay |
New York State Assembly, 124th District January 1, 2011 – present |
Incumbent |