Herbert Arlene
| Herbert Arlene | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 2, 1967 – November 30, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Louis Johanson |
| Succeeded by | Milton Street |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Philadelphia County district | |
| In office January 6, 1959 – November 30, 1966 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 5, 1914 Harrison, Georgia |
| Died | November 9, 1989 (aged 75) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
Herbert Arlene (September 5, 1914 – November 9, 1989)[2] is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, where he served from 1967 until 1980.[3] He was the first African-American elected to the Pennsylvania Senate.[4] He also served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[5]
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- ↑ Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures - 1776-2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ↑ "Ex-Sen. Herbert Arlene". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. November 11, 1989. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
- ↑ Cox, Harold. "House Members "A"". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.