Frank Serafini
Frank A. Serafini | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 114th district | |
| In office January 2, 1979[1] – February 7, 2000[2] | |
| Preceded by | John Wansacz |
| Succeeded by | James Wansacz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 15, 1945[3] Taylor, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Stasia Warren |
| Residence(s) | Moosic, Pennsylvania |
Frank A. Serafini (born February 15, 1945) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was sworn in to represent the 114th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1979.
Biography
In 1999, Serafini was convicted of federal perjury charges for lying in his federal grand jury testimony regarding a scheme involving his nephew to funnel $129,000 in illegal campaign contributions to 10 political candidates.[4]
After his conviction, he delayed resigning his seat, as was required by the Pennsylvania Constitution, in order to extend a 103-100 Republican majority in the House.[5][6] He eventually resigned his seat on February 7, 2000.[2]
References
- ^ "Session of 1979 - 163rd of the General Assembly - Vol. 1, No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 1979-01-01.
- ^ a b Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1999-2000" (PDF). Wilkes University. Retrieved 2008-06-08.
- ^ "The Pennsylvania Manual". 1997.
- ^ Stout, David (1997-10-09). "CAMPAIGN FINANCE: LITIGATION; Largest Fine To Be Paid For Donation". The New York Times.
- ^ "Editorial: Ridge on Serafini". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. PG Publishing, Co. 2000-01-14.
- ^ Bull, John (2000-08-06). "'Secret' fund buys advice for politics". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. PG Publishing Co.