Mary Jo White (Pennsylvania politician)
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Mary Jo White | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 21st district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Shaffer |
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| Born | December 27, 1941 New Holland, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | William |
| Residence | Franklin, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Quincy University, University of Pittsburgh School of Law |
Mary Jo White is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who has represented the 21st District since 1997. White's term expires in 2012.[1]
Education and career
White graduated from Quincy University in 1963; and earned a degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1967. She served as a public defender for Venango County, Pennsylvania from 1974-1976. She was also vice-president for Environmental/Government Affairs for Quaker State.[1]
She is known as a "go-to person on issues involving the environment and land use."[2]
References
- ^ a b "Mary Jo White". Pennsylvania Senate. Pennsylvania Legislature. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
- ^ "PA Report 100". Pennsylvania Report. Capital Growth, Inc. January 23, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-08-14.
External links
- Pennsylvania State Senate - Mary Jo White official PA Senate website
- Senator White official caucus website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Mary Jo White (PA) profile
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