Background
Papp, Laszlo George was born on April 28, 1929 in Debrecen, Hungary. Arrived in United States of America, 1956.
Papp, Laszlo George was born on April 28, 1929 in Debrecen, Hungary. Arrived in United States of America, 1956.
Architectural Engineer, Polytechnic University Budapest, 1955. Master of Architecture, Pratt Institute, 1960. Doctor of Liberal Arts, Technology University Budapest, 1998.
Designer Harrison & Abramovitz, Architects, New York City, 1958—1963. Partner Whiteside & Papp, Architects, White Plains, New York, 1963—1967. President Papp Architects, Professional Corporation, 1967—1996, chairman, 1996—2005.
Executive director Urban Redevelopment Commission, Stamford, Connecticut, 2001—2005. Adjunct professor University Debrecen, Hungary, 1999—2007. Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission, New Canaan, Connecticut, since 2004.
Vice chairman American Hungarian Foundation, since 2000. Chairman Hungarian American Memorial Committee Inc., since 2003.
Member President's Advisory Committee on Private Sector Initiatives, 1980-1985. Member advisory committee Westchester Community College, 1971-1975, Iona College, New Rochelle, New York, 1982-1987, Norwalk State Technology College, 1983-1995. Vice president Clearview School, 1985-1989, president, 1990-1991, board directors since 2007.
Member Town Council New Canaan, Connecticut, 1993-1999. Fellow American Institute of Architects (regional director 1983-1985). Member International Union Architects (representative habitat committee 1986-1990), New York State Association Architects (vice president 1977-1980, president 1981), American-Hungarian Engineers Association (board directors 1978-1990), American Council World Federation Hungarians (president 1993-1997, regional president 1996-2000), Hungarian University Association (president 1958-1960), Westchester County Chamber of Chamber (board directors 1968-1971, vice chairman board for area development 1983-1989, chairman board directors 1989-1990), American-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce (charter since 1989).
Married Judith Liptak, April 12, 1952 (deceased 2005). Children: Andrea, Laszio-Mark(deceased).