Eric Ulrich
Encyclopedia
Eric A. Ulrich is a Republican
politician from New York City
Borough of Queens.
as a Republican, aged 24, defeating three other older and more seasoned candidates in a swing district, the 32nd district, in southwest Queens. Eric Ulrich was re-elected during the general election in November 2009. http://www.vote.nyc.ny.us/pdf/results/2009/General/7.28Queens32CouncilRecap.pdf At 26, Ulrich is the youngest member of the city council. He currently serves on the Civil Service & Labor committee, the Education committee, the Housing & Buildings committee, the Public Safety committee, the Transportation committee; and the Waterfronts committee.
, the New York City Council, and the New York City Board of Elections
for the borough of Queens. He has also taught religion at Xaverian High School
, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
, the Kiwanis Club of Howard Beach, the National Political Science
Honor Society
-Pi Sigma Alpha
and New York Republican State Committee
.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
politician from New York City
New York City
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Borough of Queens.
Early life and education
Eric Anthony Ulrich was born and raised in Ozone Park, Queens. He attended P.S. 63Q (Old South), and Nativity B.V.M. Catholic Elementary School. After graduating from Cathedral Prep. Seminary High School, Eric became the first member of his family to earn a college degree. While studying political science at St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights, Eric also met his current wife Yadira Moran of Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The two were married on November 20, 2009.Political career
In 2005, aged 20, Ulrich ran for a Republican District Leader post, but lost by a mere 124 votes. Two years later, he mounted another challenge and won http://www.vote.nyc.ny.us/pdf/results/2007/primary/7.8QueensRepublicanMaleStComm23%20AD.pdf In February 2009, during a special election, he was elected to a seat on the New York City CouncilNew York City Council
The New York City Council is the lawmaking body of the City of New York. It has 51 members from 51 council districts throughout the five boroughs. The Council serves as a check against the mayor in a "strong" mayor-council government model. The council monitors performance of city agencies and...
as a Republican, aged 24, defeating three other older and more seasoned candidates in a swing district, the 32nd district, in southwest Queens. Eric Ulrich was re-elected during the general election in November 2009. http://www.vote.nyc.ny.us/pdf/results/2009/General/7.28Queens32CouncilRecap.pdf At 26, Ulrich is the youngest member of the city council. He currently serves on the Civil Service & Labor committee, the Education committee, the Housing & Buildings committee, the Public Safety committee, the Transportation committee; and the Waterfronts committee.
Background
Ulrich worked for the Transportation Security AdministrationTransportation Security Administration
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, the New York City Council, and the New York City Board of Elections
New York City Board of Elections
The Board of Elections in the City of New York meets once a week at 32 Broadway, New York NY, on the Sixth Floor. By law, there are ten commissioners, two from each of the five boroughs of New York City. One of these two is from each of the two parties whose candidates got the most votes in the...
for the borough of Queens. He has also taught religion at Xaverian High School
Xaverian High School
Xaverian High School is a private, college-preparatory school located in Brooklyn, New York The school was founded in 1957 by the Xaverian Brothers. The school is a member of the Catholic High School Athletic Association . Xaverian is governed by a president and board of trustees...
, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
Affiliations
He serves as the President of the Our Neighbors Civic Association of Ozone Park. He belongs to the Knights of ColumbusKnights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus....
, the Kiwanis Club of Howard Beach, the National Political Science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
Honor Society
Honor society
In the United States, an honor society is a rank organization that recognizes excellence among peers. Numerous societies recognize various fields and circumstances. The Order of the Arrow, for example, is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America...
-Pi Sigma Alpha
Pi sigma alpha
Pi Sigma Alpha , the National Political Science Honor Society, is the only honor society for college and university students of political science in the United States. Its purpose is to recognize and promote high academic achievement in the field of political science...
and New York Republican State Committee
New York Republican State Committee
The New York Republican State Committee is the affiliate of the United States Republican Party in New York, headquartered in Albany.-History:...
.