Richard Frame
American politician
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Richard C. "Dick" Frame (July 16, 1926 – February 24, 1977) was an American politician and attorney who served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1962 to 1977.[2] He is the uncle of John Frame, who is a reformed theologian.
Richard C. Frame | |
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| Chairman of the Pennsylvania Republican Party | |
| In office March 16, 1974 – February 24, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Clifford Jones |
| Succeeded by | Richard Filling |
| Republican Leader of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
| In office January 3, 1973 – November 30, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Fleming |
| Succeeded by | Henry Hager |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office January 7, 1969 – February 24, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | James Berger |
| Succeeded by | Robert Kusse |
| Constituency | Parts of Venango, Warren, Forest, McKean, Elk, Potter, and Crawford Counties |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 48th district | |
| In office January 1, 1963 – November 30, 1968 | |
| Preceded by | Leroy Chapman |
| Succeeded by | Clarence Manbeck |
| Constituency | Parts of Venango, Warren, Forest, McKean, Elk, Potter, and Crawford Counties |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 16, 1926 Franklin, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | February 24, 1977 (aged 50)[1] |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Josephine |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Yale University (BA) University of Virginia (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | World War II |
Career
He served in the military during World War II.[3] He then earned a degree from Yale University and a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law.[4]
In 1973, he became Republican Senate Leader, defeating Robert D. Fleming.[4] In 1974, he was elected chairman of the Pennsylvania Republican Party.[5] In 1976, he lost the Senate leadership to Henry G. Hager.[4]
Death
He died on February 24, 1977, in a plane crash near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.[1][4] A bridge on Pennsylvania Route 8 is named after him. In 1986 the Pennsylvania General Assembly designated a section of Pennsylvania Route 8 in Venango County as the Richard C. Frame Memorial Highway.[6]