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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Michael A. O'Pake |
| Address | 1940 N. 13th Street Suite 232
Reading, Pennsylvania 19604, United States |
| Email | opake@dem.pasen.gov |
| Website | [Link] |
| Born |
February 02, 1940
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| Died | December 27, 2010
(70 years)
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| Contributor | *crickets chirp* |
| Last Modifed | David
Feb 03, 2021 08:37am |
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Catholic -
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| Info | OCCUPATION: Berks County - State Senator/Lawyer
CHILD OF: Michael E. and Anna O'Pake
ATTENDED: Reading Central Catholic High School, Valedictorian 1957; St. Joseph's University, A.B., Summa Cum Laude, 1961; University of PA School of Law, J.D., 1964
CAREER: Past chm. Eastern Region, Council of State Govts., mem. U.S. Supreme, PA Supreme, Superior and Berks Co. Courts, PA Higher Education Assistance Agency, PA Comm. on Crime & Delinquency, St. Joseph's University Bd. of Trustees, PA State University Berks Campus Adv. Bd., Ben Franklin/IRC Partnership Bd.; winner Intl. Oratorical Contest of Optimist Intl. 1956, and Keedy Cup for best appellate advocacy at University of PA Law School 1964; nominated as one of the Outstanding Young Men in America 1969, 1974 and 1977; PA District Attorneys Association Award for anti-crime efforts, 1978; National Award for Meritorious Service to Crime Victims, 1984; Outstanding Pennsylvanian Award by conveners of the Tenth Annual Child Abuse Conference for "being a pioneer in the move to protect children from abuse and neglect," 1986; Crime Victims Center Award of Merit, 1988; Children's Service Award from the PA Council of Children's Services, 1988; Support Center for Child Advocates Outstanding Child Advocate Award, 1991; Champion of Youth Award of the Olivet Boys & Girls Club, 1993; National Federation of Independent Businesses Guardian of Small Business Award, 1994; Domestic Abuse Prevention Council of Berks County 10th Anniversary Recognition Award, 1995; Reading-Berks Emergency Shelter Outstanding Acheivenment Award, and the Governor's Highway Safety Award, 1996; Altrusa Award for Making a Difference in the Community, St. Joseph's University Law Alumni "Distinguished Law Alumnus Award," and the Papal Messenger of Truth and Hope Medal, 1998; Alvernia College Franciscan Award, 1999; Minority Caucus Secretary 1989-1992 and 1994; Majority Caucus Chairman 1993; Minority Caucus Chairman 1995-2000; elected Minority Whip 2001; Member of House 1969-72; Member of Senate 1973 to date.
DISTRICT NEWSLETTERS: [Link]
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