John H. Broujos (February 12, 1929 – July 8, 2016)[1] was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[2] He served for five terms until his retirement.
John Broujos | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 199th district | |
| In office 1983 – November 30, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Rocks |
| Succeeded by | Albert Masland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 12, 1929 Wilmington, Delaware |
| Died | July 8, 2016 (aged 87) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Dickinson School of Law |
Early life and career
editBroujos was born in Wilmington, Delaware.[3] He volunteered to serve in the Marine Corps during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. During the Korean War he was awarded the Silver Star, and he ultimately retired from the Corps as a colonel. He later entered law practice.
John A. Maher, a later Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, has frequently cited Broujos for inspiring him to be as effective a legislator as possible.
Personal life
editHe had four children with his wife Louise.
References
edit- ^ "JOHN H. BROUJOS". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- ^ Cox, Harold. "House Members B". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Pennsylvania. Dept. of General Services; Pennsylvania. Bureau of Publications; Pennsylvania. Dept. of Property and Supplies (1987). The Pennsylvania Manual. Vol. 108. Department of General Services. ISBN 9780818200977. Retrieved 2015-08-04.