Jim Lynch (Pennsylvania politician)
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Jim Lynch is a former Republican
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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He is a 1964 graduate of Sharon High School. He served in the U.S. Army
from 1966–69 and earned a degree in business administration from Youngstown State University
in 1973.
Lynch was first elected to represent the 65th legislative district
in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
in 1992. During his career, Lynch introduced the law creating a dedicated funding stream for higher-education councils that help students in rural areas move from school to the workforce and the loan program to encourage the removal of leaky underground fuel storage tanks. He retired prior to the 2004 election
.
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 is a 1964 graduate of Sharon High School. He served in the U.S. Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
from 1966–69 and earned a degree in business administration from Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University, founded in 1908, is an urban research university located in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. As of fall 2010, there were 15,194 students and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. It is recognized as being one of the premier schools in the country, comparable to Ivy League...
in 1973.
Lynch was first elected to represent the 65th legislative district
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 65
The 65th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is made of parts of McKean County and all of Forest County and Warren County. The district includes the following areas:* Forest County** Entire County* McKean County** Hamilton Township...
in 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 1992. During his career, Lynch introduced the law creating a dedicated funding stream for higher-education councils that help students in rural areas move from school to the workforce and the loan program to encourage the removal of leaky underground fuel storage tanks. He retired prior to the 2004 election
Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2004
The 2004 Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 2, 2004, with all districts being contested. Necessary primary elections were held on April 27, 2004. Necessary primary elections were held on May 21, 2002. The term of office for those elected in 2004 ran from...
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Jim Lynch (Republican) official PA House profile (archived)
- Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus - Jim Lynch - official Party website (archived)