Clifford W. Crouch
| Clifford W. Crouch | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 122nd district |
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| Assumed office 1995 |
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| Preceded by | Clarence D. Rappleyea Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 7, 1945 [1] Sidney, New York[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara[2] |
| Children | three[2] |
| Residence | Guilford, New York[2] |
| Alma mater | Cornell University (A.A.S.) |
| Profession | dairy farmer, politician |
| Religion | Methodist[1] |
| Website | Official website |
Clifford W. "Cliff" Crouch (born May 7, 1945)[1] is a Republican member of the New York State Assembly for the 122nd district. He was first elected in 1995 following the resignation of Clarence D. Rappleyea Jr..
Early life, education, career
Crouch grew up on his parents' farm and graduated from Unadilla High School in 1963. He went on to attend Cornell University and graduated in 1965 with an A.A.S. degree in dairy science. He was the owner and operator of a 350-acre (1.4 km2), 180-head dairy farm from 1967 until 1989.[2]
Political career
Crouch served as Town Councilman for the Town of Bainbridge from 1982 to 1986, and Town Supervisor from 1986 until his election to the Assembly in November 1995. While serving in the capacity of Supervisor, Cliff was Chairman of the Board of Supervisors in Chenango County, New York from 1993 to November 1995.[2]
In November 1995, he was first elected to the New York State Assembly, following the resignation of Clarence Rappleyea. He first represented the 122nd District until redistricting in 2002, when he took over the 107th District. He ran uncontested in the 2008 and 2010 general elections.[3][4][5]
Crouch is currently Vice-Chairman of the Assembly Minority Conference and a member of five Assembly committees: Agriculture (Ranking Minority Member); Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry; Labor; Rules and Ways & Means.[2]
Family
Crouch and his wife Barbara reside in the Guilford, New York. They have three children, Traci, Sarah and Timothy, and four grandchildren.[2]
References
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External links
| New York Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by | New York State Assembly, 122nd District 1995–2002 |
Succeeded by Dierdre Scozzafava |
| Preceded by | New York State Assembly, 107th District 2003–present |
Incumbent |
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- 1945 births
- Living people
- Members of the New York State Assembly
- New York Republicans
- People from Guilford, New York
- People from Unadilla, New York
- Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumni
- People from Sidney, New York
- People from Bainbridge, New York
