David R. Millard
American politician
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David R. Millard (born February 10, 1953) is an American Republican politician who served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 109th legislative district. He was elected in a special election on January 27, 2004, to fill the unexpired term of John Gordner, who was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate.[1]
David R. Millard | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 109th district | |
| In office February 9, 2004 – December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | John Gordner |
| Succeeded by | Robert Leadbeter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 10, 1953 Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Rita |
| Children | 5 stepchildren |
| Education | Bloomsburg University (BS) |
Early life and education
A native of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, Millard graduated from Bloomsburg High School in 1971.[2] Millard's mother suffered a series of strokes before he was born. When he was 15, she died. Afterward, Millard's father worked multiple jobs to support David and his five elder siblings.[3] After taking classes at night, Millard earned a Bachelor of Science degree in office administration from Bloomsburg University in 1988.[2]
Career
Prior to elective office, Millard worked for Bechtel from 1974 to 1984.[3] He then worked for the PPL Corporation until his election in 2004.[3] As an employee of PPL, he joined and served in the leadership of the local chapter of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.[3] He also served as director of the Bloomsburg Fair and vice-president of the Bloomsburg Volunteer Fire Department.[3]
In December 2021, Millard announced he would not seek re-election in 2022 and would also be retiring from his director position on the Bloomsburg Fair Board.[4]
Millard was a member of the Judiciary Committee and served as chair of the Tourism & Recreational Development Committee.[5]
Personal life
Millard's second wife, Emily, died in 1996 after a three-month bout with cancer.[3] He married his third wife, Rita, in 1999. The Millards own and operate a real estate rental business and a fabric store in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.[3]
