Donald Snyder
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Donald William Snyder is a former Republican
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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Snyder graduated from Parkland High School
in 1969. He earned an associate's degree from Lehigh County Community College in 1971 and a B.B.A.
from Penn State University in 1973. In 1976, he earned an M.B.A.
from Lehigh University. He earned a law degree
from Villanova University School of Law
in 1982. He was awarded an LLM
in Commerce and Taxation from Dickinson School of Law.
He was sworn in to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
in 1981. He served as the House Republican Caucus Chairman from 1995–1996 and served as Majority Whip from January 7, 1997 until his retirement prior to the 2000 elections
.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
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Snyder graduated from Parkland High School
Parkland High School (Allentown, Pennsylvania)
Parkland High School, located near Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States, is a public high school serving students in grades 9 to 12. It is the only high school for the Parkland School District....
in 1969. He earned an associate's degree from Lehigh County Community College in 1971 and a B.B.A.
Bachelor of Business Administration
The Bachelor of Business Administration is a bachelor's degree in Commerce and business administration. In most universities, the degree is conferred upon a student after four years of full-time study in one or more areas of business concentrations; see below...
from Penn State University in 1973. In 1976, he earned an M.B.A.
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
from Lehigh University. He earned a law degree
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from Villanova University School of Law
Villanova University School of Law
Villanova University School of Law is the law school of Villanova University, the oldest and largest Catholic University in Pennsylvania. Villanova was founded 150 years ago by the Augustinians, a prominent Roman Catholic teaching order...
in 1982. He was awarded an LLM
Master of Laws
The Master of Laws is an advanced academic degree, pursued by those holding a professional law degree, and is commonly abbreviated LL.M. from its Latin name, Legum Magister. The University of Oxford names its taught masters of laws B.C.L...
in Commerce and Taxation from Dickinson School of Law.
He was sworn in to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
in 1981. He served as the House Republican Caucus Chairman from 1995–1996 and served as Majority Whip from January 7, 1997 until his retirement prior to the 2000 elections
Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2000
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 7, 2000, with all districts being contested. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for a vote every two years. The term of office for those elected in 2000 ran...
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Donald William Snyder (Republican) official PA House profile (archived)