John C. Bear
| John C. Bear | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 97th district | |
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In office January 2, 2007[1] – January 1, 2013[2] | |
| Preceded by | Roy E. Baldwin |
| Succeeded by | Steven Mentzer |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1972 Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Bobbie |
| Children | 1 child |
| Residence | Lititz, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater |
Temple University University of Pennsylvania Georgetown University |
| Website | www.repbear.com |
John C. Bear is a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 97th District.[3] A Republican, Bear served from January 2, 2007 through January 1, 2013. He originally sought reelection in 2012 winning the Republican primary, but he later decided not to seek another term and withdrew from the race before the general election. Republicans chose Steven Mentzer to replace Bear on the general election ballot. Mentzer was unopposed in the general election.[2]
Bear is a graduate of Warwick High School. He received a B.A. with Honors in Political Science from Temple University and a Master’s of Governmental Administration from the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a graduate of the Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems at Georgetown University.[4] He also served as Borough Councilman in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Bear also worked for an international management and technology consulting company, BearingPoint, for 9 years.[4]
References
- ↑ "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2007-01-02. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- 1 2 http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/798591_Lancaster-County-s-newest-state-legislators-begin-new-year-at-swearing-in-ceremony.html
- ↑ http://www.house.state.pa.us/BMC/Bios/PDF/1104.PDF
- 1 2 "Distroct 097 Bear : Profile". Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus. 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-11.