Arthur R. Albohn
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Arthur Raymond Albohn was an American Republican Party
politician who served eight terms in the New Jersey General Assembly
, from 1980 to 1996, where he represented the 23rd Legislative District
for his first two-year term of office and then served the remainder of his time in office representing the 25th Legislative District
.
in New York City
, Albohn attended Stuyvesant High School
. He earned an undergraduate degree from Columbia College, Columbia University in 1942 and then graduated with a Bachelor of Science
degree from the Columbia School of Engineering and Applied Science in 1943. During World War II
, Albohn moved to Akron, Ohio
where he worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
. After moving with his wife to Whippany, New Jersey
in 1950, Albohn became involved in local politics and was first elected to serve on the Hanover Township
Committee in 1954, serving there until 1987, serving as Chairman of the Sewerage Authority, President of the Board of Health, Director of Finance and as a member of the township's Planning Board. For five of his years on the Township Council he was the Mayor of Hanover Township, New Jersey. Over the years, Albohn worked for Celanese
, Rayonier
and for Komline Sanderson Engineering.
Albohn was first elected to the General Assembly in 1979 to represent the 23rd Legislative District, defeating Democratic incumbent Rosemarie Totaro. In redistricting following the 1980 United States Census, Albohn was relocated to the 25th Legislative District, from which he was elected to seven terms in office. Albohn was one of the sponsors of a recycling bill signed into law by Governor of New Jersey
Thomas Kean
in 1987 that requires residents to separate recyclable materials from the rest of their household trash. He supported several initiatives aimed at the environment, including open space preservation. In the wake of the North American blizzard of 1996
, Albohn was one of the few legislators to make it to Trenton on his own, making sure to be at the State House on his last day of his 16-year tenure as a legislator. He had left his car at the end of his steep driveway and made the 60-mile trip on his own, saying "I can drive a car, as well as a state policeman, although maybe they wouldn't agree with me".
He was inducted to the Elected Officials' Hall of Fame in 2008 by the New Jersey State League of Municipalities
. In an executive order signed by Governor of New Jersey
Jon Corzine
after Albohn's death ordering all flags to be flown at half-staff at all state offices, he was described "a staunch fiscal conservative, earning the nickname “Dr. No” for voting against bills that contained unnecessary spending".
Albohn died on June 29, 2008. He was survived by his wife, Regina, as well as by a daughter, two sons and two grandsons.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
politician who served eight terms in the New Jersey General Assembly
New Jersey General Assembly
The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature.Since the election of 1967 , the Assembly has consisted of 80 members. Two members are elected from each of New Jersey's 40 legislative districts for a term of two years, each representing districts with average...
, from 1980 to 1996, where he represented the 23rd Legislative District
23rd Legislative District (New Jersey)
New Jersey's 23rd Legislative District is one of 40 in the state, covering the Hunterdon County municipalities of Alexandria Township, Bethlehem Township, Bloomsbury Borough, Clinton Town, Clinton Township, Delaware Township, East Amwell Township, Flemington Borough, Franklin Township, Frenchtown...
for his first two-year term of office and then served the remainder of his time in office representing the 25th Legislative District
25th Legislative District (New Jersey)
New Jersey's 25th Legislative District is one of 40 in the state, covering the Morris County municipalities of Boonton Town, Boonton Township, Chester Borough, Chester Township, Denville Township, Dover Town, Mendham Township, Mine Hill Township, Morris Township, Morristown Town, Mount Arlington...
.
Biography
Born on December 21, 1921, in Ridgewood, QueensRidgewood, Queens
Ridgewood is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. It borders the neighborhoods of Maspeth, Middle Village and Glendale, as well as the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bushwick. Historically, the neighborhood straddled the Queens-Brooklyn boundary. The neighborhood is part of Queens...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, Albohn attended Stuyvesant High School
Stuyvesant High School
Stuyvesant High School , commonly referred to as Stuy , is a New York City public high school that specializes in mathematics and science. The school opened in 1904 on Manhattan's East Side and moved to a new building in Battery Park City in 1992. Stuyvesant is noted for its strong academic...
. He earned an undergraduate degree from Columbia College, Columbia University in 1942 and then graduated with a Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree from the Columbia School of Engineering and Applied Science in 1943. During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Albohn moved to Akron, Ohio
Akron, Ohio
Akron , is the fifth largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Summit County. It is located in the Great Lakes region approximately south of Lake Erie along the Little Cuyahoga River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 199,110. The Akron Metropolitan...
where he worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company was founded in 1898 by Frank Seiberling. Goodyear manufactures tires for automobiles, commercial trucks, light trucks, SUVs, race cars, airplanes, farm equipment and heavy earth-mover machinery....
. After moving with his wife to Whippany, New Jersey
Whippany, New Jersey
Whippany is an unincorporated area located within Hanover Township in Morris County, New Jersey. Whippany's name is derived from the Whippanong Native Americans, a tribe that once inhabited the area...
in 1950, Albohn became involved in local politics and was first elected to serve on the Hanover Township
Hanover Township, New Jersey
Hanover Township is a Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. At the 2000 United States Census, the township population was 12,898...
Committee in 1954, serving there until 1987, serving as Chairman of the Sewerage Authority, President of the Board of Health, Director of Finance and as a member of the township's Planning Board. For five of his years on the Township Council he was the Mayor of Hanover Township, New Jersey. Over the years, Albohn worked for Celanese
Celanese
Celanese Corporation is a Fortune 500 global technology and specialty materials company with its headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The company is a leading producer of acetyl products, which are intermediate chemicals for nearly all major industries, and is the world's largest producer of vinyl...
, Rayonier
Rayonier
Rayonier , headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, is the fifth largest private land owner in the United States with over . In addition to its U.S. holdings, Rayonier also owns of land in New Zealand.-History:...
and for Komline Sanderson Engineering.
Albohn was first elected to the General Assembly in 1979 to represent the 23rd Legislative District, defeating Democratic incumbent Rosemarie Totaro. In redistricting following the 1980 United States Census, Albohn was relocated to the 25th Legislative District, from which he was elected to seven terms in office. Albohn was one of the sponsors of a recycling bill signed into law by Governor of New Jersey
Governor of New Jersey
The Office of the Governor of New Jersey is the executive branch for the U.S. state of New Jersey. The office of Governor is an elected position, for which elected officials serve four year terms. While individual politicians may serve as many terms as they can be elected to, Governors cannot be...
Thomas Kean
Thomas Kean
Thomas Howard Kean is an American Republican Party politician, who served as the 48th Governor of New Jersey from 1982 to 1990. Kean is best known globally, however, for his 2002 appointment as Chairman of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, widely known as the...
in 1987 that requires residents to separate recyclable materials from the rest of their household trash. He supported several initiatives aimed at the environment, including open space preservation. In the wake of the North American blizzard of 1996
North American blizzard of 1996
The Blizzard of 1996 was a severe nor'easter that paralyzed the U.S. East Coast with up to of wind-driven snow from January 6 to January 8, 1996. It was followed by another storm on January 12th, then unusually warm weather and torrential rain which caused rapid melting and river...
, Albohn was one of the few legislators to make it to Trenton on his own, making sure to be at the State House on his last day of his 16-year tenure as a legislator. He had left his car at the end of his steep driveway and made the 60-mile trip on his own, saying "I can drive a car, as well as a state policeman, although maybe they wouldn't agree with me".
He was inducted to the Elected Officials' Hall of Fame in 2008 by the New Jersey State League of Municipalities
New Jersey State League of Municipalities
The New Jersey State League of Municipalities is a voluntary association created by State Statute in 1915 to serve municipalities and local officials in the U.S. state of New Jersey. All 566 of New Jersey's municipalities are members of the League and all elected and appointed officials of member...
. In an executive order signed by Governor of New Jersey
Governor of New Jersey
The Office of the Governor of New Jersey is the executive branch for the U.S. state of New Jersey. The office of Governor is an elected position, for which elected officials serve four year terms. While individual politicians may serve as many terms as they can be elected to, Governors cannot be...
Jon Corzine
Jon Corzine
Jon Stevens Corzine is the former CEO of Goldman Sachs and of MF Global, and a one time American politician, who served as the 54th Governor of New Jersey from 2006 to 2010. A Democrat, Corzine served five years of a six-year U.S. Senate term representing New Jersey before being elected Governor...
after Albohn's death ordering all flags to be flown at half-staff at all state offices, he was described "a staunch fiscal conservative, earning the nickname “Dr. No” for voting against bills that contained unnecessary spending".
Albohn died on June 29, 2008. He was survived by his wife, Regina, as well as by a daughter, two sons and two grandsons.