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Perzel, John M., 1950-

 Person

Biography

PERZEL, John M., a Representative from Philadelphia County; born, January 7, 1950 in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa.; A.A., Enterprise State Junior College, 1972; B.A., Troy State University, 1975; attended, Gettysburg College, Temple University, and Auburn University; banquet manager and maître d’, Pavio’s Restaurant; leader, 64th Ward Republican Executive Committee; unsuccessful campaign, Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1976); elected as a Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1978; reelected to serve 15 terms thereafter; elected, Minority Whip (1993-1994); elected, Majority Leader (1995-April 15, 2003); elected, Speaker (April 15, 2003-2006); appointed, Speaker Emeritus (2007-2008); appointed, Joint State Government Commission (1993-2006); unsuccessful campaign for reelection to the House (2010).

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

John Perzel, 2003

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: Series 1
Scope and Contents

Pen, desk clock (moved to box 2 with objects)

Dates: 2003

John Perzel, 1993, 2001

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: Series 1
Scope and Contents

Mouse pad; panoramic photo of 1993 Members; brochures on Speaker's Office, Philadelphia Services, Philadelphia Area; flyer; "Inquirer" with article on Perzel.

Dates: 1993, 2001