Background
Amos, Arch L. Jr. was born on January 31, 1947 in Buffalo. Son of Archie L. and Carrie L. (Walton) Amos.
Amos, Arch L. Jr. was born on January 31, 1947 in Buffalo. Son of Archie L. and Carrie L. (Walton) Amos.
Bachelor in Urban Planning and Development, State University of New York, 1980. Master of Science in Policy Studies and Administration, State University of New York, 1982.
Insurance representative, Equitable Life Assurance, Buffalo, 1969-1970; iron worker, Local #6, Buffalo, 1970-1979; coordinator Department Human Resources, City of Buffalo, 1976-1977; coordinator, developer Department Cmty. Development, City of Buffalo, 1977-1979; zone chairman, City of Buffalo, 1985-1994; councilman, City of Buffalo, 1986-1993; teacher English, grades 7 and 8, Buffalo public schools, 1981-1985; director government affairs, Penn Advertising, Inc., Buffalo, since 1994.
Christians acting as the salt of the earth and the light of the world have a responsibility to engage their culture, including participating in the political process.
People are called to love God not only with their hearts, but also with their minds. All things should be considered through the light of reason. In order to do that, it is necessary to become aware of different points of view and be able to develop critical thinking in relation to any political or social problem.
Member Erie County judicial advisory Erie County Democratic Party, Buffalo, since 1983. Board trustees Medialle College, 1988-1995, Turner Carroll High School, 1989-1991. Board directors Bishop Timon, 1988-1990, Alleyway Theatre, Buffalo Speech and Hearing Impaired.
Advisory board School 53, since 1988, Leadership Buffalo, 1989-1994, American Red Cross, 1986-1988, Geneva B. Scruggs School Health Care. Member New York State Martin Luther King, Junior Commission and Institute. Trustee national Turst Historic preservation, 1987-1993.
Educational advisory committee World University Games, 1993. National director Outdoor Advertising Association American With United States Army, 1966-1969, Vietnam. Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Association Governing Boards Universities and Colleges, Bailey Amherst Business Association, University Buffalo Alumni Association, Masons, Kappa Alpha Psi (Buffalo alumni chapter).
Married Elizabeth Cameron, June 1, 1968 (divorced March 1, 1975). 1 child, Andre M. Amos. Married Sharon R. Richardson, July 1, 1978.
1 child, Jason B. Amos.
