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'''Scott Douglas Pelath''' is the [[Minority Leader]] of the [[Indiana House of Representatives]]. Since [[1998]], he has represented Indiana's 9th District, which currently covers portions of [[LaPorte County]] and [[Porter County]] in Northwest [[Indiana]]. |
'''Scott Douglas Pelath''' is the [[Minority Leader]] of the [[Indiana House of Representatives]]. Since [[1998]], he has represented Indiana's 9th District, which currently covers portions of [[LaPorte County]] and [[Porter County]] in Northwest [[Indiana]]. |
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==Early Life and Education== |
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Pelath was born and raised in Michigan City, Indiana, to Richard Pelath and Rebecca (Hoerr) Pelath. After attending Long Beach Elementary and Krueger Junior High, he graduated from [[Michigan City]] Elston High School in 1988. He then went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in public affairs from [[Indiana University]] in 1992. |
Pelath was born and raised in Michigan City, Indiana, to Richard Pelath and Rebecca (Hoerr) Pelath. After attending Long Beach Elementary and Krueger Junior High, he graduated from [[Michigan City]] Elston High School in 1988. He then went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in public affairs from [[Indiana University]] in 1992. |
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==Career== |
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Prior to coming to the Indiana House, Scott served as an aide to U.S. Rep. [[Tim Roemer]] from 1992 to 1997. He also chaired LaPorte County's Democratic Party through the 2000 election, and was a delegate to the [[Democratic National Convention]] that year. |
Prior to coming to the Indiana House, Scott served as an aide to U.S. Rep. [[Tim Roemer]] from 1992 to 1997. He also chaired LaPorte County's Democratic Party through the 2000 election, and was a delegate to the [[Democratic National Convention]] that year. |
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Pelath served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve. He is a graduate of the Indiana University [[ROTC]] program and the Armor Officer Basic Course at [[Fort Knox]], Kentucky. |
Pelath served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve. He is a graduate of the Indiana University [[ROTC]] program and the Armor Officer Basic Course at [[Fort Knox]], Kentucky. |
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Outside of the state legislature, Pelath works as a human resources director at the Swanson Center in Michigan City. |
Outside of the state legislature, Pelath works as a human resources director at the Swanson Center in Michigan City. |
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Revision as of 02:33, 18 March 2013
Scott D. Pelath | |
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| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
| In office 1998 - | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michigan City, Indiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kim Rendon Pelath |
| Residence | Michigan City, Indiana |
| Alma mater | Indiana University |
| Occupation | human resources director |
Scott Douglas Pelath is the Minority Leader of the Indiana House of Representatives. Since 1998, he has represented Indiana's 9th District, which currently covers portions of LaPorte County and Porter County in Northwest Indiana.
Early Life and Education
Pelath was born and raised in Michigan City, Indiana, to Richard Pelath and Rebecca (Hoerr) Pelath. After attending Long Beach Elementary and Krueger Junior High, he graduated from Michigan City Elston High School in 1988. He then went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in public affairs from Indiana University in 1992.
Career
Prior to coming to the Indiana House, Scott served as an aide to U.S. Rep. Tim Roemer from 1992 to 1997. He also chaired LaPorte County's Democratic Party through the 2000 election, and was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention that year.
Pelath served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve. He is a graduate of the Indiana University ROTC program and the Armor Officer Basic Course at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Outside of the state legislature, Pelath works as a human resources director at the Swanson Center in Michigan City.
State House
Pelath was elected as a Democrat to the State House in 1998 and on Nov. 8, 2012, Representative Pelath was elected Indiana House Democratic Leader.
Pelath formerly held legislative positions of Assistant Minority Leader, Vice-Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Chairman of the House Rules Committee.
External links
- Indiana State Legislature - Representative Scott Pelath Official government website
- Follow the Money - Scott Douglas Pelath