Background
Wolfgang, Jerald Ira was born on April 8, 1938 in Niagara Falls, New York, United States. Son of Louis and Rose (Jochnowitz) Wolfgang.
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Jerald Ira Wolfgang
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Bachelor of Science in Education, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1962; Master of Science in Administration, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1966.
Career
Teacher, Niagara Falls Schools, 1962-1968;
assistant to Governor Rockefeller, Albany, New York, 1968-1971;
deputy commissioner for State of New York Department Motor Vehicles, Albany, New York, 1971-1975;
with, New York State Senate, Buffalo, 1976;
special assistant to minority leader, New York State Assembly Office of Minority Leader, Buffalo, 1977-1983;
director, Western New York Education Center for Economics Development, Buffalo, since 1983. Board directors, Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development. Advisory board, State of New York Small Business Association, Western New York Council for Edition and Employment Equity, Western New York Economic Development Corporation, New York State Economic.
Development Corporation, Western New York International Trade Council, Inc.
Achievements
Membership
Active Niagara County American Cancer Society, Niagara University Council, Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, Camp Nia-Y, Lewiston-Porter All Sports Scholarship Dinner. Chairman Niagara County Republican Com, 1978-1986. Secretary New York Republican State Com, 1982-1988.
Chairman board directors A Festival of Lights, 1997-2000. Secretary board directors St. Mary's Hospital, 1997-1998. Board vice chairman St. Mary's Hospital Foundation.
Chairman board directors United Way, 2000-2004. Appointed member Work Investment Board Niagara County, 2000. Member American Vocational Association, Association of Vocational Education Administrators of New York State, Greater Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, Help and Instruct Residents in Education, National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators., New York Association for Continuing Community Education, New York State Council on Vocational Education, Niagara County Labor Management Council, Niagara Frontier Industry Education Council, Lewiston Kiwanis, Niagara Falls County Club.
Interests
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Married Joan Barbara Winter, August 18, 1968. L child, Lynn Jessica.
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Judaism -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1962
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1966
Awards
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Named Republican of Year, 1977, Man of Year, Niagara Taxpayers League, Inc., 1987, Lewiston Kiwanian of Year, 1999, Humanitarian of Year, United Way of Niagara, 2008. Recipient Top Hat award for Outstanding Service to Community, WHLD Radio and Niagara Frontier Services, 1978, Distinguished Achievement award, State University of New York Buffalo United University Professions, President's award for outstanding club leadership, Lewiston Kiwanis, 1979, Pathfinder award, 1999, Leader of Year award, Leadership Niagara, 2001.Named Republican of Year, 1977, Man of Year, Niagara Taxpayers League, Inc., 1987, Lewiston Kiwanian of Year, 1999, Humanitarian of Year, United Way of Niagara, 2008. Recipient Top Hat award for Outstanding Service to Community, WHLD Radio and Niagara Frontier Services, 1978, Distinguished Achievement award, State University of New York Buffalo United University Professions, President's award for outstanding club leadership, Lewiston Kiwanis, 1979, Pathfinder award, 1999, Leader of Year award, Leadership Niagara, 2001.