Martin P. Mullen

Martin P. Mullen (July 29, 1921 – February 26, 1996)[1] was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Martin P. Mullen
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 189th district
In office 1969–1982
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	Joseph Battisto
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Philadelphia County district
In office 1955–1968
Personal details
Born	July 29, 1921 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died	February 26, 1996(1996-02-26) (aged 74) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Mary Mullen
Children	John J. Mullen Esq.
Residence(s)	Philadelphia
Alma mater	University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, Temple Law School
Occupation	Attorney, Politician
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch/service	United States Army Air Corps
Rank	Sergeant
Battles/wars	World War II Pacific Theater

Born to Irish immigrants John and Nellie Mullen he grew up in Philadelphia and attended the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.[2] His education was interrupted by World War II during which he served in the Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theater eventually rising to the rank of Sergeant.[3] After the war he returned to Philadelphia and finished his degree at Wharton in 1948.[4] He later attended Temple Law School and received his Juris Doctor in 1954. He served as in-house counsel for Wanamaker's department store until 1988.[5]

He served in office from 1952 to 1982, when he left office after redistricting following the 1980 census.[6][7] During his time in office he was one of the most vocal opponents of abortion, adultery and pornography.[8] He unsuccessfully sponsored legislation that sought to outlaw all three. In 1974 he unsuccessfully ran for governor receiving only 19% of the vote.[9]