Bernard O'Brien (politician)
Bernard F. O'Brien | |
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Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 121st district | |
In office 1969–1980 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Kevin Blaum |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Luzerne County district | |
In office 1965–1968 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania | March 5, 1914
Died | January 30, 2011 96) | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Bernard F. O'Brien (March 5, 1914 – January 30, 2011) was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.[1][2][3]
O'Brien played an instrumental role in funding the construction of the Cross Valley Expressway in northeastern Pennsylvania. He was succeeded in the state House by Kevin Blaum, a young Wilkes-Barre city councilman who upset O'Brien in a Democratic primary.
References
- ↑ Cox, Harold. "House Members O". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ↑ "Bernard F. O’Brien". The Times Leader. February 1, 2011.
- ↑ "Former state Rep. O'Brien has died". The Citizens' Voice. February 1, 2011.