Murray Schwartz (politician)

Murray Schwartz (August 14, 1919 – October 5, 2001) was an American businessman and politician from New York.

Murray Schwartz
Member of the New York Senate from the 9th District
In office 1966–1966
Preceded by	Thomas J. Mackell
Succeeded by	Jack E. Bronston
Member of the New York Senate from the 8th District
In office 1967–1972
Preceded by	John D. Caemmerer
Succeeded by	Norman J. Levy
Personal details
Born	(1919-08-14)August 14, 1919 Brooklyn, New York
Died	October 5, 2001(2001-10-05) (aged 83) Roslyn, New York
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Jeanette Jay
Children	2
Residence(s)	Queens, New York

Life

He was born on August 14, 1919,^[1] in Brooklyn, New York City.^[2] He engaged in the distribution of heating oil, and owned several travel agencies. He married Jeanette Jay, and they had two children. They lived in Queens. He entered politics as a Democrat.

He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1966 to 1972, sitting in the 176th, 177th, 178th and 179th New York State Legislatures.

He was New York City Commissioner of Commerce and Industry from 1974 to 1975.^[3]

He died on October 5, 2001, at his summer home in Roslyn, New York.^[4]

Songwriter Jack Lawrence (1912–2009) was his brother.