Thomas W. Dempsey
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Thomas W. Dempsey is a former Republican
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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He graduated from Williamsport High School in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
in 1948 and from Lycoming College
in 1952. He was elected to represent the 83rd legislative district
in November 1987, following the death of fellow Republican Anthony J. Cimini, a position he held until his retirement prior to the 2000 elections
.
In 2001, he received the Angela R. Kyte Outstanding Alumnus Award from Lycoming College
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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He graduated from Williamsport High School in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
-Appalachian Mountains and Allegheny Plateau:Lycoming County is divided between the Appalachian Mountains in the south, the dissected Allegheny Plateau in the north and east, and the valley of the West Branch Susquehanna River between these.-West Branch Susquehanna River:The West Branch of the...
in 1948 and from Lycoming College
Lycoming College
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. One of the 50 oldest colleges in America, Lycoming enrolls 1400 undergraduate students from over 28 states and 12 foreign countries. Eighty percent of the college's students live on campus...
in 1952. He was elected to represent the 83rd legislative district
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 83
The 83rd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Lycoming County and includes the following areas:* Armstrong Township* Duboistown* Hepburn Township* Loyalsock Township* Lycoming Township* Old Lycoming Township* South Williamsport...
in November 1987, following the death of fellow Republican Anthony J. Cimini, a position he held 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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In 2001, he received the Angela R. Kyte Outstanding Alumnus Award from Lycoming College
Lycoming College
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. One of the 50 oldest colleges in America, Lycoming enrolls 1400 undergraduate students from over 28 states and 12 foreign countries. Eighty percent of the college's students live on campus...
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Thomas W. Dempsey (Republican) official PA House profile (archived)