Dale Volker

Who is Dale Volker?

Dale Volker was a New York State Senator representing the 59th Senate District, which comprises Wyoming County, as well as portions of Erie, Livingston and Ontario Counties. Volker is a Republican. Senator Volker was first elected in a special election held in 1975 to fill a vacancy created by State Supreme Court Justice Thomas McGowan. Prior to this, Volker had served as a member of the New York State Assembly for two years.

Volker serves on the Codes Committee and is the "Chairman" of the Western New York Delegation, member of the Senate Subcommittee on Alcoholism, and member of the Senate Public Protection Subcommittee. Prior to 1987 he was Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Energy. His other committee assignments include the Senate Standing Committees on Banks, Cities, Crime Victims, Crime and Corrections, Finance, Judiciary, Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities and Rules.

Prior to his election the New York State Legislature, Volker worked several years as a member of the Depew Police Department.He holds a J.D. from the University at Buffalo Law School, and is a graduate of Canisius College. Volker is on record as a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council.