Frederick D. Schmidt (June 30, 1932 – July 18, 2003) was an American politician who served in the New York State Assembly from 1965 to 1972 and from 1975 to 1992.[1][2]

Frederick D. Schmidt
The plaque honoring Schmidt at Victory Field in Forest Park
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 38th district
In office
January 1, 1975 – December 31, 1992
Preceded byVito P. Battista
Succeeded byAnthony S. Seminerio
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 29th district
In office
January 1, 1967 – December 31, 1972
Preceded byJoseph J. Kunzeman
Succeeded byGuy Brewer
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 25th district
In office
January 1, 1966 – December 31, 1966
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byMoses M. Weinstein
Member of the New York State Assembly from Queens's 13th district
In office
January 1, 1965 – December 31, 1965
Preceded byAnthony P. Savarese Jr.
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
Personal details
Born(1932-06-30)June 30, 1932
Queens, New York City, New York
DiedJuly 18, 2003(2003-07-18) (aged 71)
Queens, New York City, New York
Political partyDemocratic

He died of a heart attack on July 18, 2003, in Queens, New York City, New York at age 71.[3] The running track of Victory Field in Forest Park in Queens was named after him in 2007.[4][5]

References edit

  1. ^ Emanuel Perlivitjtter (1972-10-22). "2 CONSERVATIVES VYING IN QUEENS". Nytimes.com. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
  2. ^ Ronald Smothers (1976-05-14). "Assembly's Abortion Bill Advances, Then Falters". Nytimes.com. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
  3. ^ Brodsky, Robert (2003-07-24). "Fred Schmidt, Ex-Assemblyman, Supreme Court Judge, Dead". Qchron.com. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
  4. ^ Wendell, Ed (May 9, 2012). "Forest Park: Queens' Park, Woodhaven's treasure". Leader-Observer. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  5. ^ Thomson, Maria A. (July 22, 2004). "Remembering McCauley And Schmidt". Queens Chronicle. Retrieved 27 April 2020.