Lena Cymbrowitz
Lena Cymbrowitz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 45th district | |
| In office January 1, 1999 – August 21, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel L. Feldman |
| Succeeded by | Steven Cymbrowitz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lena Azizo[1] January 1, 1957 Egypt[2] |
| Died | August 21, 2000 (aged 43) New York City[2] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Steven Cymbrowitz[2] |
| Children | Jay, Jennifer[3] |
| Profession | Politician |
Lena Cymbrowitz (January 1, 1957[3][4] – August 21, 2000)[3] was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly. She represented Assembly District 45, which included the Brooklyn communities of Flatbush, Midwood, Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach, Gerritsen Beach, and a portion of Brighton Beach.
Early life and family
[edit]Cymbrowitz (née Azizo)[1] was born in Egypt and came to the United States with her parents,[2] Albert Azizo and Lilianne Tawil Tawil Azizo.[1] She had a Bachelor's degree in English Literature. Prior to her election she worked in fundraising and marketing.[1] Cymbrowitz had two children (Jay and Jennifer)[3] with her husband Steven Cymbrowitz.[1] She died on August 21, 2000, after a long battle with cancer.[2] While in office, she had advocated for increasing monies allocated for mammographs.[3]
Career
[edit]In November 1998, following a New York Times endorsement in a September primary, about which they commented that "nomination is tantamount to election"[5] she was elected in the 45th District's general election to the New York State Assembly, receiving over 70% of the votes cast.[1] to replace former Assemblyman Daniel Feldman.[6] This made her the first Sephardic Jew ever elected to state office.[2] She died just more than halfway through her first elected term in office. The Lena Cymbrowitz Distinguished Legislator Award was named in her memory.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "LENA CYMBROWITZ, Born AZIZO, Passes Away At 43". Historical Society of Jews From Egypt. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f Liff, Bob (August 22, 2000). "Lena Cymbrowitz, 43". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on August 15, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e "Lena Cymbrowitz -- Brooklyn Assemblywoman, 43". The New York Times. August 22, 2000. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ^ "Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record". Genealogy Bank. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
- ^ "Opinion: Democratic Primary Choices". The New York Times. September 15, 1998. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ^ "NY Assembly 45: 1998 Race Details". ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ^ "COJO Legislative Fete Welcomes a Who's Who". The Jewish Press. March 21, 2018.
Receiving the Lena Cymbrowitz Distinguished Legislator Award
- 1957 births
- 2000 deaths
- 20th-century American Jews
- 20th-century American legislators
- American people of Egyptian-Jewish descent
- Deaths from cancer in New York (state)
- Egyptian emigrants to the United States
- Egyptian Jews
- Jewish American state legislators in New York (state)
- Jewish women politicians
- Democratic Party members of the New York State Assembly
- 20th-century New York (state) politicians