Patty Kim (politician)

Patty Kim
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 103rd district
Assumed office
2013
Preceded by Ron Buxton
Constituency Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Personal details
Born (1973-07-29) July 29, 1973
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) John Sider
Residence Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Alma mater Boston College
Profession Legislator
Website Rep. Patty Kim

Patty Kim (born July 29, 1973) is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 103rd district. She is a member of the Democratic Party.[1]

Personal life and education

Kim graduated from Langley High School in 1991 and Boston College in 1995.[2] Kim's father immigrated from Korea after enduring the Korean War.[3]

Career

Prior to her career in elected office, Kim was a television reporter.[3] Kim served on the Harrisburg City Council. She was elected to the Pennsylvania House in 2013. Kim serves on the Consumer Affairs, Human Services, Local Government, and Urban Affairs committees.[2] Kim is the first Asian-American to serve in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[3]

References

  1. http://www.house.state.pa.us/BMC/Bios/PDF/2445.PDF
  2. 1 2 "Representative Patty Kim". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 Murphy, Jan (1 January 2013). "Swearing-in Day at the state Capitol made history for Harrisburg and the state". The Patriot News. Retrieved 8 September 2013.

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