Browne, Patrick M., 1963-
Biography
BROWNE, Patrick M., a Representative from Lehigh and Northampton Counties; born in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pa., December 8, 1963; graduated, Allentown Central Catholic High School, 1982; B.A., business administration/accounting, University of Notre Dame, 1986; J.D., Temple University School of Law, 1993; C.P.A.; attorney; elected as a Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to the 1995 term; reelected to 5 more consecutive terms; resigned from the House, May 3, 2005; elected, Pennsylvania State Senate (April 5, 2005-present); elected, chair, Senate Majority Appropriations Committee (2015-2016); appointed, Legislative Audit Advisory Commission (2001-2008; chair 2001-2004); appointed, Joint State Government Commission (2001-present); appointed, board, Public School Employees’ Retirement System (2009-present); appointed, co-chair, Higher Education Funding Commission (2019-present); appointed, co-chair, Special Education Funding Commission (2019-present); elected, delegate, Republican National Convention (2008, 2012).
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Group photograph of Speaker Ryan with Chuck Bednarik, 2003-02-10, 2021-05-13
Photograph of the last appearance of Speaker Ryan prior to his passing. The House was honoring Chuck Bednarik, a former Eagles Football Player, as an outstanding Pennsylvania athlete.