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 (1929-05-11)May 11, 1929
Erie, Pennsylvania
Died November 11, 1995(1995-11-11) (aged 66)
Erie, Pennsylvania
Political party Democratic
Residence Millcreek Township, Pennsylvania
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch  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

  1. 1 2 Brittingham, Jr, George R; Martz, Jr, Robert H, eds. (1971). The Pennsylvania Manual. 100. Harrisburg: Pennsylvania Department of Property and Supplies. p. 167. LCCN 25004346.
  2. ↑ Cox, Harold. "House Members D". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  3. 1 2 3 "Historical Biographies - Bernard J Dombrowski". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
Political offices
Preceded by
Frank Polaski		 Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for District 1
1971–1990		 Succeeded by
Kenneth Kruszewski


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