Michael O'Pake
| Michael A. O'Pake | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 11th district | |
| In office January 2, 1973 – December 27, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Gerhart |
| Succeeded by | Judy Schwank |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 126th district | |
| In office January 7, 1969 – November 30, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | District Created |
| Succeeded by | Harold Stahl |
| Democratic Whip of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
| In office January 2, 2001 – December 27, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Leonard Bodack |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 2, 1940 Reading, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 27, 2010 (aged 70) Reading, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Reading, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Saint Joseph's University, University of Pennsylvania |
| Profession | attorney |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Michael A. "Mike" O'Pake (February 2, 1940 – December 27, 2010) was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who represented the 11th District since his election in 1972. He had been the Democratic Whip in Pennsylvania since 2000, having been elected by his colleagues to the position for the 6th consecutive time.[1] He was previously a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1969 through 1972. O'Pake, an alumnus of Saint Joseph's University, was honored on campus with the naming of a sports complex in his name, the O'Pake Recreational Center.
Death
Senator O'Pake died Monday December 27, 2010, at age 70, following complications suffered during heart bypass surgery.[2]
Citations
- ↑ "O'Pake re-elected as Senate Democratic whip", The Reading Eagle, November 18th, 2010
- ↑ "State Sen. Michael O'Pake has died", The Reading Eagle, December 27, 2010
External links
| Pennsylvania State Senate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert Gerhart |
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 11th District 1973–2010 |
Succeeded by Judy Schwank |
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by District Created |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 126th District 1969–1972 |
Succeeded by Harold Stahl |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Leonard Bodack |
Democratic Whip of the Pennsylvania Senate 2001–2010 |
Succeeded by Anthony Williams |
| Preceded by None Position made elected |
Democratic nominee for Attorney General of Pennsylvania 1980 |
Succeeded by Allen Ertel |
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