James E. Ross
James E. Ross (January 23, 1921 – May 22, 1993) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, serving from 1973 to 1990.[3][4] He resigned on February 28, 1990.[1]
James E. Ross | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 47th district | |
| In office January 2, 1973 – February 28, 1990[1] | |
| Preceded by | John Good |
| Succeeded by | Gerald J. LaValle |
| Constituency | Parts of Beaver, Washington, and Lawrence Counties |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 23, 1921 Koppel, Pennsylvania. United States |
| Died | May 22, 1993 (aged 72)[2] Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dorothy Moravec |
| Children | Nine |
| Residence(s) | Beaver, PA |
| Alma mater | Ellwood City High School |
| Occupation | Politician |
The James E. Ross Highway, a Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission-operated portion of Interstate 376 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, is named for him.[5][6]
References
- Cox, Harold (2004). "Pennsylvania Senate - 1989-1990" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- "The Vindicator - Google News Archive Search".
- Cox, Harold. "Senate Members R". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- Kestenbaum, Lawrence (March 24, 2009). "Index to Politicians: Ross". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2009-12-02.
- "The turnpike series: Building & squeezing". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. January 7, 2005.
- Ritchie, Jim (March 18, 2006). "Toll cheats rarely win". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
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