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Joseph Y. Resnick (Joseph Yale Resnick) was born on 13 July, 1924 in Ellenville, New York, US, is an American politician. Discover Joseph Y. Resnick's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?
| Popular As |
Joseph Yale Resnick |
| Occupation |
Businessman |
| Age |
45 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
13 July 1924 |
| Birthday |
13 July |
| Birthplace |
Ellenville, New York, US |
| Date of death |
6 October, 1969 |
| Died Place |
Las Vegas, Nevada, US |
| Nationality |
United States
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Joseph Y. Resnick Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, Joseph Y. Resnick height not available right now. We will update Joseph Y. Resnick's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Joseph Y. Resnick's Wife?
His wife is Ruth Lehrer
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
Ruth Lehrer |
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Joseph Y. Resnick Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Joseph Y. Resnick worth at the age of 45 years old? Joseph Y. Resnick’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Joseph Y. Resnick's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Joseph Yale Resnick (July 13, 1924 – October 6, 1969) was an American inventor, World War II veteran and Democratic Congressman, member of the United States House of Representatives from New York (28th congressional district).
By 1955, he and his brothers were millionaires, and their radio enterprises became a business empire worth about 45 millions dollars.
Resnick was elected to Congress in 1964 from New York's 28th congressional district, a heavily Republican district, defeating 14-year Republican incumbent J. Ernest Wharton.
He served two terms from 1965 to 1969.
Resnick was born in Ellenville, New York, the son of Anna (Zaida) and Morris Resnick.
He served as a radio officer in the United States Merchant Marine in World War II.
He also helped found Channel Master, which became a leading producer of television antennas after Resnick invented an antenna which was inexpensive, easy to assemble and install, and did not require the expertise of a specially trained technician.
He was also the inventor of the first TV antenna that improved reception by rotating towards the direction of the broadcast signal.
Before winning election to Congress Resnick served on the Ellenville school board.
He served from January 3, 1965 until January 3, 1969.
During his tenure in Congress, Resnick took on the American Farm Bureau Federation and a Resnick aide subsequently wrote a book on the subject.
He was a champion of civil rights and also supported the Vietnam War.
He played a central role in passing the Animal Welfare Act of 1966, which empowered the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to protect and regulate the use of animals in research facilities.
Resnick's seat in the House was filled by Hamilton Fish IV, whom Resnick had defeated in the 1966 election.
He unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for a seat in the United States Senate in 1968, finishing third behind New York City councilman Paul O'Dwyer and Nassau County executive Eugene Nickerson.
Resnick was found dead in a Las Vegas, Nevada hotel room on October 6, 1969.
The cause of death was ruled to be a myocardial infarction.
He was buried at the Hebrew Aid Society Cemetery in Wawarsing, New York.
The Joseph Y. Resnick Airport in Resnick's hometown of Ellenville, Ulster County, is named for him.
