Ronald J. Rabin

American politician

Colonel (Ret.) Senator Ronald Rabin


Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 12th district
In office January 5, 2013 – January 6, 2019
Preceded by	David Rouzer
Succeeded by	Jim Burgin

Personal details
Born	Ronald Joseph Rabin (1932-05-16) May 16, 1932 (age 92) Rochester, New York
Political party	Republican
Residence	Anderson Creek, North Carolina
Alma mater	University of Southern Mississippi
Occupation	former Army Colonel, consultant
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1956–1980
Rank	Colonel
Battles/wars	Vietnam War
Awards	Silver Star Medal Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star Medal (3) Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal (4)

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]

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

^ "COL Ronald J. Rabin | The University of Southern Mississippi". Usm.edu. 1980-03-31. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
^ "About Ronald". Ronald Rabin. Archived from the original on 2013-06-06. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
^ NC General Assembly webmasters. "North Carolina General Assembly - Senator Ronald J. Rabin (Republican, 2013-2014 Session)". Ncga.state.nc.us. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
^ 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.
^ "Senator Ronald Rabin's Political Summary - Project Vote Smart". Votesmart.org. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
^ "The Class of 2013 – Senator Ronald J. Rabin". NC Policy Watch. 2013-02-05. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
^ "NC Values Coalition Legislative Scorecard". Retrieved April 23, 2018.