Frank Padavan
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Frank Padavan is an engineer
and was a Republican New York
state senator representing District 11, located in Queens County. His district included the communities of Queens Village, Flushing, Bayside, Whitestone, Douglaston, Little Neck, College Point, Bellerose, Hollis, Jamaica Estates, Floral Park, and Glen Oaks. Padavan lost re-election on November 2, 2010 to Democrat Tony Avella
and conceded on November 8, 2010.
in Elmhurst, New York
. He received his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute in 1956, and went on to receive a Master's in Business Administration from New York University
in 1963. Between 1955 and 1968, he worked as an engineer at Westinghouse Electric Corporation.
Padavan spent 30 years as a reserve member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, attaining the rank of Colonel. During his military career, Padavan served as commanding officer of the 411th Engineer Brigade and chief of staff, 77th ARCOM, headquarters for New York State's Army Reserve. He is a graduate of the US Army Command General and Staff College and completed the Defense Strategy Course.
In 1968, Padavan was appointed Deputy Commissioner of the New York City Department of Buildings, a position in which he remained until his election to the New York State Senate in 1972. According to Senator Padavan's official biography, his over 35-year Senate career has been highlighted by work in areas of fighting crime, protecting the environment, opposing casino gambling and the state lottery, welfare and Medicaid reform, education, government reform, urban job creation, among other issues. Padavan served as the Vice-President Pro Tempore
of the Senate, and he previously served as Cities Committee Chairman, and served for 10 years as Chairman of the Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control Committee.
Padavan is also involved in various community activities. These include a life membership at Alley Pond Environmental Center, membership in the American Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers, American Legion, and Army Reserve Officers Association. Padavan is a member of the Board of Fellows of his alma mater, Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, and is a Past Director of the Queens Boy Scouts of America.
In the November 4, 2008 election, Padavan faced a strong challenge from City Councilman James Gennaro. Preliminary election results showed Padavan with a 723 vote lead over his challenger. Following a machine recount, the margin narrowed slightly. As of late-December 2008, over 8,000 absentee and emergency ballots were being counted by the N.Y.C. Board of Elections office in Forest Hills. Attorneys for both candidates were on hand monitoring the recount, initiating challenges of ballots they did not believe met legal requirements to be counted. Controversy ensued when Padavan's backers began to challenge the residency of a number of students at St. John's University, claiming that they were improperly registered as voters in the 11th Senate District. On February 5, 2009, a New York State Judge (in Queens County) ruled that Padavan's 480 vote lead would stand and shortly thereafter, his opponent conceded.
Padavan voted against same-sex marriage legislation on December 2, 2009, and the bill was defeated.
. A widower, he has two adult children: Scott and Alison.
Engineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
and was a Republican New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
state senator representing District 11, located in Queens County. His district included the communities of Queens Village, Flushing, Bayside, Whitestone, Douglaston, Little Neck, College Point, Bellerose, Hollis, Jamaica Estates, Floral Park, and Glen Oaks. Padavan lost re-election on November 2, 2010 to Democrat Tony Avella
Tony Avella
Tony Avella is an American politician and Democratic State Senator from the 11th New York Senate district. Avella was a member of the New York City Council from the borough of Queens from 2002 to 2009...
and conceded on November 8, 2010.
Life and career
Padavan attended Newtown High SchoolNewtown High School
Newtown High School is a public school in Newtown, Connecticut. As of 2010, the school serves 1,733 9-12 grade students and employs 145 full time staff members. Newtown High is accredited, and was awarded the Blue Ribbon Award for Schools of Excellence in 2000....
in Elmhurst, New York
Elmhurst, New York
Elmhurst, New York may refer to:*Elmhurst, Chautauqua County, New York*Elmhurst, Queens, New York...
. He received his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute in 1956, and went on to receive a Master's in Business Administration from New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
in 1963. Between 1955 and 1968, he worked as an engineer at Westinghouse Electric Corporation.
Padavan spent 30 years as a reserve member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, attaining the rank of Colonel. During his military career, Padavan served as commanding officer of the 411th Engineer Brigade and chief of staff, 77th ARCOM, headquarters for New York State's Army Reserve. He is a graduate of the US Army Command General and Staff College and completed the Defense Strategy Course.
In 1968, Padavan was appointed Deputy Commissioner of the New York City Department of Buildings, a position in which he remained until his election to the New York State Senate in 1972. According to Senator Padavan's official biography, his over 35-year Senate career has been highlighted by work in areas of fighting crime, protecting the environment, opposing casino gambling and the state lottery, welfare and Medicaid reform, education, government reform, urban job creation, among other issues. Padavan served as the Vice-President Pro Tempore
Pro tempore
Pro tempore , abbreviated pro tem or p.t., is a Latin phrase which best translates to "for the time being" in English. This phrase is often used to describe a person who acts as a locum tenens in the absence of a superior, such as the President pro tempore of the United States Senate.Legislative...
of the Senate, and he previously served as Cities Committee Chairman, and served for 10 years as Chairman of the Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control Committee.
Padavan is also involved in various community activities. These include a life membership at Alley Pond Environmental Center, membership in the American Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers, American Legion, and Army Reserve Officers Association. Padavan is a member of the Board of Fellows of his alma mater, Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, and is a Past Director of the Queens Boy Scouts of America.
In the November 4, 2008 election, Padavan faced a strong challenge from City Councilman James Gennaro. Preliminary election results showed Padavan with a 723 vote lead over his challenger. Following a machine recount, the margin narrowed slightly. As of late-December 2008, over 8,000 absentee and emergency ballots were being counted by the N.Y.C. Board of Elections office in Forest Hills. Attorneys for both candidates were on hand monitoring the recount, initiating challenges of ballots they did not believe met legal requirements to be counted. Controversy ensued when Padavan's backers began to challenge the residency of a number of students at St. John's University, claiming that they were improperly registered as voters in the 11th Senate District. On February 5, 2009, a New York State Judge (in Queens County) ruled that Padavan's 480 vote lead would stand and shortly thereafter, his opponent conceded.
Padavan voted against same-sex marriage legislation on December 2, 2009, and the bill was defeated.
Family
Frank Padavan currently resides in Bellerose, New YorkBellerose, New York
Bellerose is a village in Nassau County, New York, in the United States. The population was 1,193 at the 2010 census.Bellerose is in the town of Hempstead near the western county line.- History :...
. A widower, he has two adult children: Scott and Alison.