Background
Strong, Robert Thomas was born on June 16, 1936 in New York City. Son of Joseph A. and Pauline R. (Manger) Strong.
Strong, Robert Thomas was born on June 16, 1936 in New York City. Son of Joseph A. and Pauline R. (Manger) Strong.
Bachelor of Science, State University of New York, Oswego, 1958. Master of Library Science, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1976.
Social studies teacher South Country School District, Bellport, New York, 1958-1966, assistant principal middle school, 1966-1972, teacher, chairman social studies department, 1972-1991. Student council adviser Bellport Middle School, 1968—1991. Principal Infant Jesus Religious School, Port Jefferson, 1966—1968.
Trustee Village of Port Jefferson, 1991-1995, code commissioner, 1991-1999, deputy mayor, 1993-1995, mayor, 1995-1999, member zoning board, 2005. Member, chairman Zoning Board Appeals, Port Jefferson, 1978-1991. Liaison to public safety advisory board Village of Port Jefferson, 1991-1995.
Charter member Friends of St. Charles Hospice. Graduate Suffolk County Citizens Police Academy. Second vice president Suffolk County Village Officials, 1998-1999.
Member Port Jefferson Harbor Complex Harbor Management Group. Founder, president Suffolk County Citizens Police Alumni Association. Chairman Village of Port Jefferson Harbor Front Committee.
Board directors Port Jefferson Civic Association. Member New York State Teachers Association, Bellport Teachers Association (treasurer 1974-1976, building representative 1989-1991), Long Island Council Social Studies, South Country Retired Educators Association (vice president since 1996), Moose, Kiwanis, South Carolina.C. Pennsylvania Alumni Association (president).
Married Evelyn Ann Repasky, August 23, 1958. Children: Robyn, Robert Junior.