Ronald J. Rabin

Ronald Joseph Rabin (born May 16, 1932) is a Republican state senator in the state of North Carolina, representing the 12th district, encompassing Harnett, Johnston, Lee Counties. Rabin was born in Rochester, New York in 1932. He attended high school there and then went on to attend the University of Southern Mississippi where he was in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program. He also attended the University of Alabama, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was later commissioned into the Army as a second lieutenant of infantry.[1] He is a business consultant in the aerospace and defense industries, having served previously in the United States Army as a Colonel for 24 years.[2][3] He was elected to the North Carolina Senate on November 5, 2012, having defeated Democrat Brad Salmon.[4]

Colonel (Ret.) Senator

Ronald Rabin
Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 12th district
In office
January 5, 2013 – January 6, 2019
Preceded byDavid Rouzer
Succeeded byJim Burgin
Personal details
Born
Ronald Joseph Rabin

(1932-05-16) May 16, 1932
Rochester, New York
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceAnderson Creek, North Carolina
Alma materUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Occupationformer Army Colonel, consultant
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1956–1980
Rank Colonel
Battles/warsVietnam War
Awards Silver Star Medal
Legion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal (3)
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal (4)

Rabin is married to Mona and has 3 children: Mark, Scott, Rachel, and 9 grandchildren.[5] He resides at Anderson Creek, Harnett County, North Carolina.[6]

Honors

In 2018, Rabin was listed as a Champion of the Family in the NC Values Coalition Scorecard.[7]

References
  1. "COL Ronald J. Rabin | The University of Southern Mississippi". Usm.edu. 1980-03-31. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
  2. "About Ronald". Ronald Rabin. Archived from the original on 2013-06-06. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
  3. NC General Assembly webmasters. "North Carolina General Assembly - Senator Ronald J. Rabin (Republican, 2013-2014 Session)". Ncga.state.nc.us. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
  4. Baird, Austin (2012-07-17). "RALEIGH: Rabin edges Davis in N.C. District 12 Senate race | Elections". NewsObserver.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
  5. "Senator Ronald Rabin's Political Summary - Project Vote Smart". Votesmart.org. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
  6. "The Class of 2013 – Senator Ronald J. Rabin". NC Policy Watch. 2013-02-05. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
  7. "NC Values Coalition Legislative Scorecard". Retrieved April 23, 2018.


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