Herbert Arlene
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Herbert Arlene (September 5, 1914 – November 9, 1989)[2] was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 3rd district from 1967 until 1980.[3] He was the first African-American elected to the Pennsylvania Senate.[4] He also served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the Philadelphia County district from 1959 to 1966.[5]
Quick Facts Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 3rd district, Preceded by ...
Herbert Arlene | |
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Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 3rd district | |
In office January 2, 1967 – November 30, 1980 | |
Preceded by | Louis Johanson |
Succeeded by | Milton Street |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Philadelphia County district | |
In office January 6, 1959 – November 30, 1966 | |
Personal details | |
Born | September 5, 1914 Harrison, Georgia |
Died | November 9, 1989(1989-11-09) (aged 75) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[1] |
Political party | Democratic |
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