Background
Bennett, Theodore Arnold was born on October 22, 1930 in Elmira, New York, United States. Son of Clifford Theodore and Dorothy Mable (Arnold) Bennett.
legislator telecommunications engineer
Bennett, Theodore Arnold was born on October 22, 1930 in Elmira, New York, United States. Son of Clifford Theodore and Dorothy Mable (Arnold) Bennett.
Associate of Applied Science, Elmira (New York) College, 1968.
Tel. lineman/installer, American Telephone & Telegraph Company, Elmira, 1952-1969; engineer, American Telephone & Telegraph Company/New York-New England Exchange, Elmira, 1969-1990; retired, 1990; member, Chemeng County Legislature, Elmira, since 1975; minority leader, Chemeng County Legislature, Elmira, since 1995.
Member Southern Tier Control Regional Planning and Development Board, Corning, New York, since 1983, chairman, 1984-1986. Sergeant United States Marine Corps, 1950-1952. Member of New York State Association of Regional Planning and Development Orgns.
(chairman 1985-1986, Outstanding and Dedicated Svc. award 1985-1986), American Legion, Marine Corps League, Elks.
Married Helen Marie Zaparzynski, October 15, 1955. Children: Carol, Theodore, Mary Clare.