Daniel Burling
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Daniel J. "Dan" Burling (born January 11, 1947)[1] was a Republican member of the New York State Assembly representing Assembly District 147, which comprises a number of communities located in Upstate New York, including Allegany County, Genesee County, Livingston County, and Wyoming County. He was formerly the Minority Whip in the Assembly.
Daniel J. Burling | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 147th district | |
| In office January 1999 – December 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas M. Reynolds |
| Succeeded by | David DiPietro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 11, 1947[1] Batavia, New York[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jean[1] |
| Children | two[1] |
| Residence | Alexander, New York[1] |
| Alma mater | University at Buffalo[1] |
| Profession | pharmacist, politician |
| Website | Official website |
Early life and career
Burling was born in Batavia, New York. He graduated from Ilion High School, after which he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps (1965–1969), including a tour in Vietnam. A licensed pilot and aircraft mechanic, he was the airport manager at Nellis Airport in Fort Plain in 1972. He graduated from the Empire State Military Academy, receiving a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve in 1976.[1]
Burling graduated from Herkimer County Community College in 1977, then received a B.S. degree from the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy in 1980. A registered pharmacist, he owns Burling Drug, Inc., which had a location in Attica (1987–1996) and another in Corfu (1991–present). He also was an intern and staff pharmacist at Genesee Memorial Hospital and a consulting pharmacist at the Genesee County Nursing Home in Batavia.[1][2]
Political career
Burling was a member of the Genesee County Legislature from 1993 until 1998. He was first elected to the New York State Assembly in 1998.[1] He won the November 2008 general election with 71 percent of the vote[3][4] and ran uncontested in the November 2010 general election.[5][6] Burling did not seek reelection in 2012.[7]
Personal life
Burling and his wife Jean reside in the Town of Alexander. They have two children, Mary and David.[1]
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