Background
Smith, Ada L. was born in Amherst County, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Thomas and Lillian Smith.
Smith, Ada L. was born in Amherst County, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Thomas and Lillian Smith.
Graduate, CUNY.
Deputy clerk, New York City
state senator, New York Legislature, Albany, since 1988;
member various committees, New York Legislature
ranking corporation commission and authorities, New York Legislature, 1994;
minority whip, New York Legislature. Member Senate Democratic Task Force Women's Issues, Senate Democratic Task Force Financing Affordable Housing, Senate Democratic Task Force Child Care 2000, Sen. Democratic Task Force Affirmative Action and Economics Development, Senate Democratic Task Force Primary Health Care, Senate Minority Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force.
Chair Senate Minority Task Force on Privatization ofKennedy and Laguardia Airports.
Trustee, life director College Fund Baruch College. Member African American Clergy and Elected Officials, Inc. (treasurer), New York Assn.of State Black and Puerto Rican Legislators (vice chair), Baruch College Alumni Association (president, Distinguished Svc. award, Outstanding Achievement award).