Clarence D. Bell
Clarence D. Bell | |
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Dominic Pileggi | |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Delaware County district | |
| In office January 3, 1955 – November 30, 1960 | |
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| Born | February 4, 1914 U.S. Army Command and General Staff College |
Clarence Deshong Bell (February 4, 1914 – July 26, 2002) was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania's 9th Senatorial district from 1960 until his death in 2002.[2] He also served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1954 to 1959.[3]
Bell is the longest-serving state senator in Pennsylvania history.[4]
Early life and education
Bell was born in
US Army Command and General Staff College.[4]
Personal life
Bell was a
Major General in the Pennsylvania National Guard and served during World War II. Bell served for 38 years in the Army and reserves.[5]
Bell is interred at the Chester Rural Cemetery in Chester, Pennsylvania.[4]
References
- ^ Cox, Harold (2004). "Pennsylvania Senate - 2001-2002" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ "Pennsylvania Senate - Bell". www2.legis.state.pa.us. Archived from the original on 16 April 2001. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ Cox, Harold. "House Members "B"". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ a b c "Clarence D. Bell - PA State Senator". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Sentor Clarence Bell dies at 88". www.dailylocal.com. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
External links
- State Senator Clarence D. Bell at the Wayback Machine (archived April 16, 2001) official PA Senate profile (archived)