Benjamin Donolow
Benjamin R. Donolow (May 24, 1917 – November 27, 1972)[1] was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 2nd district from 1954 to 1972.
Benjamin R. Donolow | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1955 – November 27, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Evans Kephart |
| Succeeded by | Francis Lynch |
| Constituency | Part of Philadelphia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 24, 1917 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | November 27, 1972 (aged 55) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | U.S. Army |
| Years of service | World War II |
Early life
He graduated from Temple School of Law in 1941. He helped supplement his tuition by working as a song and dance comic at banquets and bar mitzvahs.[2] He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.[3] After leaving the Army, he became a trial lawyer.[2]
Career
He was first elected to the Pennsylvania Senate in 1954[4] and served until 1972. He served as Chairman of the Appropriations Committee and Vice Chairman of the Judicial Committee. He served as Senate minority leader from 1965 to 1970.[5] He served as a delegate to the 1964 Democratic National Convention.[3]
He died on November 27, 1972[1] and is interred at Har Zion Cemetery in Collingdale, Pennsylvania.[6]
References
- Cox, Harold (2004). "Pennsylvania Senate – 1971–1972" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- "Sen. Donolow Dies at 55". www.newspapers.com. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- Kestenbaum, Lawrence (March 24, 2009). "Index to Politicians: Donner to Donolow". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2009-12-02.
- Cox, Harold (2004). "Legislatures – 1776–2004". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- "Benjamin Donolow". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- "Benjamin Donolow". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2 October 2019.