E. Arthur Gray

Edward Arthur Gray (February 28, 1925 – April 10, 2007) was an American politician from New York. A member of the Democratic Party, Gray was elected to the New York State Senate in 1988, defeating Republican incumbent Dick Schermerhorn. He served one term before losing reelection to Bill Larkin. Gray previously held office as the longest-serving mayor of his home town of Port Jervis, New York.[1] The town's post office building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places was named after him in 2008.

E. Arthur Gray
Member of the New York State Senate from the 39th district
In office January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1990
Preceded by	Dick Schermerhorn
Succeeded by	Bill Larkin
Mayor of Port Jervis, New York
In office 1978–1988
Succeeded by	Dick Roberts
Personal details
Born	Edward Arthur Gray February 28, 1925 Port Jervis, New York, U.S.
Died	April 10, 2007 (aged 82) Port Jervis, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Helen Hart
Alma mater	University of Colorado
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Naval Reserve
Rank	Lieutenant (junior grade)
Battles/wars	World War II

References

1. "E. Arthur Gray dies at 82, was mayor of Port Jervis, state senator". Times Herald-Record. April 11, 2007. Retrieved June 22, 2018.