Charles J. Irwin
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Charles J. Irwin | |
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| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 9th at-large district | |
| In office January 9, 1968 – April 5, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 9, 1930 |
| Died | March 12, 2005 (aged 74) |
| Party | Republican |
Charles J. Irwin (June 9, 1930 – March 12, 2005) was an American Republican Party politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from the 9th at-large district from 1968 to April 5, 1971.[1][2] He had resigned to become the executive director of the New Jersey Office of Consumer Protection.[3]
Born in Brooklyn, New York, he grew up in Jersey City and Bergen County. He first received a bachelor of arts in economics from Syracuse University. He then served in the U.S. Army for two years becoming a captain. Following his military service, Irwin graduated from Harvard Law School receiving a J.D. An attorney by trade, he worked mainly on environmental law.[4]
In 1990, Democratic governor James Florio appointed Irwin to a seat on the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. Following his term, returned to practice law. He died on March 12, 2005.[4]