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Martin J. Knorr (January 31, 1906 – October 7, 1989) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Early life and education
He was born on January 31, 1906, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City. He graduated from Dartmouth College and Brooklyn Law School. He practiced law, and lived in Ridgewood, Queens.
Career
Knorr was a member of the New York State Assembly (Queens Co., 3rd D.) in 1953 and 1954.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (15th D.) in 1966. In November 1966, after re-apportionment, he ran in the 12th District for re-election, but was defeated by Democrat William C. Brennan.
Knorr was again a member of the State Senate from 1969 to 1988, sitting in the 178th, 179th, 180th, 181st, 182nd, 183rd, 184th, 185th, 186th and 187th New York State Legislatures. In January 1985, he became Assistant Majority Whip.
Death
He died on October 7, 1989, at the home of one of his daughters in Long Beach, New York.
Sources
- New York Red Book (1970–1971; pg. 90)
- G.O.P. SENATORS FROM NEW YORK CITY AND L.I. GET NEW POWER in the New York Times on January 10, 1985
- Martin Knorr, 83, Ex-Queens State Senator in the New York Times on October 8, 1989
| New York State Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byAnthony R. Carus | Member of the New York State Assembly from the Queens County 3rd district 1953–1954 |
Succeeded byCharles T. Eckstein |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded byIrwin Brownstein | Member of the New York State Senate from the 15th district 1966 |
Succeeded bySimon J. Liebowitz |
| Preceded byWilliam C. Brennan | Member of the New York State Senate from the 12th district 1969–1972 |
Succeeded byJack E. Bronston |
| Preceded byA. Frederick Meyerson | Member of the New York State Senate from the 15th district 1973–1988 |
Succeeded bySerphin R. Maltese |