Bernard Dombrowski
Bernard J. Dombrowski | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office January 5, 1971 – November 30, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Polaski |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth Kruszewski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 11, 1929 Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Died | November 11, 1995 (aged 66) Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Millcreek Township, Pennsylvania |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1950–1953[1] |
| Rank |  Sergeant[1] |
Bernard J. Dombrowski (May 11, 1929 – November 11, 1995) was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Erie County's first district.[2]
Dombrowski was born in the city of Erie, Erie County, on May 11, 1929. He attended the Technical Memorial High School before becoming a sergeant in the United States Air Force (1950-1953). He fought in the Korean War. Before entering politics, he worked at General Electric and the American Sterilizer Company.[3]
He was first elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1971, then serving 9 consecutive terms. While a legislator, he was elected Majority Caucus Administrator (1983-1990). Bernard Dombrowski was also appointed to the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (1977-1980), and the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee (1981-1982, 1985–1990). Although he did not seek reelection to the House in 1990, he was a gubernatorial appointee for the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (1993-1995).[3]
He died on November 11, 1995, in the city of Erie, and was interred at Calvary Cemetery, city of Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Brittingham, Jr, George R; Martz, Jr, Robert H, eds. (1971). The Pennsylvania Manual. Vol. 100. Harrisburg: Pennsylvania Department of Property and Supplies. p. 167. LCCN 25004346.
- ^ Cox, Harold. "House Members D". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ a b c "Historical Biographies - Bernard J Dombrowski". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
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