| Birth: | Jul. 16, 1934
Newark
Essex County
New Jersey, USA | | Death: | Mar. 6, 2012
Livingston
Essex County
New Jersey, USA | 
US Congressman. A member of the Democratic Party, he served New Jersey's 10th District in the United States House of Representatives from 1989 until his death. He attained his degree from Seton Hall University and embarked on a career as an English and Social Studies teacher in the Newark and Passaic Districts. He later became a respected businessman, holding the positions as executive of the Prudential Insurance Company and Vice President of Urban Data Systems. Payne launched his political career as a member of the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders (1972 to 1978) and moved onto serving as a member of the Newark, New Jersey Municipal Council. In 1988, he was elected as the first African American to represent New Jersey in Congress. During his tenure, he had served as Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and was a senior member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Payne prioritized the needs of voters from his district and was a major force in the establishment of the humanitarian-geared PEPFAR Program which appropriated tens-of-billions in funds to treat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria within Africa. Payne died following a battle with colon cancer. (bio by: C.S.)
Search Amazon for Donald Payne | | | Burial:
Glendale Cemetery
Bloomfield
Essex County
New Jersey, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: C.S.
Record added: Mar 06, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 86313005 |
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Sorry for his constituents this culprit played shenagans always.. Trust is something given once earned. This low life never earned any respect.
-Anonymous
Added: Apr. 26, 2013 |
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D S - F
Added: Mar. 27, 2013 |
one year ago today
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MFPS
Added: Mar. 6, 2013 |
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