James S. Berger
American politician
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James Stanley Berger (January 3, 1903 – April 1, 1984) served as a Pennsylvania State Senator for the Republican Party from 1945 until 1968. Born in Warren County, Pennsylvania, he was a lawyer and lived in Potter County, Pennsylvania.
Preceded byHarvey Taylor
Succeeded byRobert Fleming[a]
Preceded byRowland Mahany
Succeeded byStanley Stroup
James S. Berger | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
| In office December 1, 1964 – December 1, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Harvey Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Robert Fleming[a] |
| Republican Leader of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
| In office January 6, 1959 – November 30, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | Rowland Mahany |
| Succeeded by | Stanley Stroup |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office January 2, 1945 – November 30, 1968 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Richard Frame |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Stanley Berger January 3, 1903 |
| Died | April 1, 1984 (aged 81) |
| Party | Republican |
| a.^Succeeded by Stanley Stroup as Acting President Pro Tempore. Fleming was the next person formally and permanently elected to the office.[1] | |
