Richard Frame

Richard C. Frame
Republican Leader
of the Pennsylvania Senate
In office
January 3, 1973 – November 30, 1976
Preceded by Robert Fleming
Succeeded by Henry Hager
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 25th district
In office
January 7, 1969 – February 24, 1977
Preceded by James Berger
Succeeded by Robert Kusse
Constituency Parts of Venango, Warren, Forest, McKean, Elk, Potter, and Crawford Counties
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 48th district
In office
January 1, 1963 – November 30, 1968
Preceded by Leroy Chapman
Succeeded by Clarence Manbeck
Constituency Parts of Venango, Warren, Forest, McKean, Elk, Potter, and Crawford Counties
Personal details
Born July 16, 1926
Franklin, Pennsylvania
Died February 24, 1977(1977-02-24) (aged 50)[1]
near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Josephine
Children 3 children
Alma mater Yale University
University of Virginia School of Law
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service World War II

Richard C. "Dick" Frame (July 16, 1926 – February 24, 1977) was a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, serving from 1962 to 1977.[2] In 1973, he became Republican Senate Leader, defeating Robert D. Fleming.[3] In 1976, he lost that position to Henry G. Hager.[3]

He served in the military during World War II.[4] He then earned a degree from Yale University and a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law.[3]

He died on February 24, 1977 in a plane crash near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.[1][3] A bridge on Pennsylvania Route 8 is named after him.

References

  1. 1 2 Cox, Harold (2004). "Pennsylvania Senate - 1977-1978" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  2. ↑ Cox, Harold. "Senate Members F". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Matthews, Frank W. (February 25, 1977). "Frame's Politics Dominated Life". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  4. ↑ Kestenbaum, Lawrence (March 24, 2009). "I Index to Politicians: Fox-miller to Francies". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2009-12-09.


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