Dale Volker

Dale M. Volker

Member of the New York State Assembly from the 148th District
In office 1973-1974
Preceded by	Frank Walkley
Succeeded by	Vincent J. Graber, Sr.
Member of the New York State Senate from the 59th District
In office 1983-2010
Preceded by	Walter J. Floss, Jr.
Succeeded by	Patrick M. Gallivan
Member of the New York State Senate from the 58th District
In office 1975-1982
Preceded by	Thomas F. McGowan
Succeeded by	Anthony M. Masiello

Dale M. Volker (born August 2, 1940) is a former New York State Senator who represented the people who live in Wyoming County, as well as portions of Erie, Livingston and Ontario counties. Volker is a Republican.

Dale Volker was born on August 2, 1940, the son of Assemblyman Julius Volker. He graduated from Canisius College and University at Buffalo Law School. Then he worked for the Depew Police Department.

Volker was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1973 and 1974. In November 1974, he ran for re-election, but was defeated by Democrat Vincent J. Graber, Sr.

On February 4, 1975, Volker was elected to the New York State Senate, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Thomas F. McGowan. Volker was re-elected several times and remained in the State Senate until 2010, sitting in the 181st, 182nd, 183rd, 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th, 188th, 189th, 190th, 191st, 192nd, 193rd, 194th, 195th, 196th, 197th and 198th New York State Legislatures.