Frank John Becker

Republican Representative of New York's 5th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

January 1, 1899 (82 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 1981

Death

Served five terms in the New York State Assembly and six terms in the United States House of Representatives.
Elected to the New York State Assembly in 1944, representing the 1st district in Nassau County.
Elected to Congress in 1952 with a significant margin and re-elected in the following election.
Introduced a constitutional amendment in 1964 to allow prayer in schools, which was ultimately voted down.
Advocated for legislation to allow military courts to try armed services members for crimes committed overseas.
Voted in favor of key Civil Rights Acts and the 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Participated as a delegate in multiple Republican National Conventions from 1952 to 1964.
Retired from Congress in 1964, citing a desire to spend more time with family and to make way for younger candidates.
Active in veteran organizations and community service.
His family continued his political legacy, with multiple family members involved in politics.