Jack Collins (politician)
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John Collins (born June 25, 1943) is an American college basketball coach, educator, lawyer, and a Republican Party politician from New Jersey.[1] He was Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly from 1996 until 2002, making him the longest serving speaker in Assembly history.[2]
Quick Facts Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly, Preceded by ...
Jack Collins | |
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Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly | |
In office January 9, 1996 ā January 8, 2002 | |
Preceded by | Chuck Haytaian |
Succeeded by | Albio Sires |
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 3rd district | |
In office January 14, 1986 ā January 8, 2002 | |
Preceded by | Martin A. Herman Thomas A. Pankok |
Succeeded by | John J. Burzichelli Douglas H. Fisher |
Personal details | |
Born | (1943-06-25) June 25, 1943 (age 80) Atlantic City, New Jersey |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Betsy |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Glassboro State College (BA, MA) Rutgers University, Camden (JD) |
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