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Ronald J. Rabin

Colonel (Ret.) Senator
Ronald Rabin
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Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 12th district
Assumed office
January 5, 2013
Preceded by David Rouzer
Personal details
Born Ronald Joseph Rabin
(1932-05-16) May 16, 1932 (age 84)
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
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1956–1980
Rank US-O6 insignia.svg Colonel
Battles/wars Vietnam War
Awards Silver Star ribbon.svg Silver Star Medal
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg Legion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star ribbon.svg Bronze Star Medal (3)
Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal ribbon.svg 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 was later commissioned into the Army as a second lieutenant of infantry. 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. He was elected to the North Carolina Senate on November 5, 2012, having defeated Democrat Brad Salmon.

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



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