Roy Cornell
American politician
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Roy W. Cornell (December 5, 1943 – January 1, 2004) was a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Preceded byStewart Greenleaf
Succeeded bySusan Cornell
BornDecember 5, 1943
Abington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 1, 2004 (aged 60)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Roy W. Cornell | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 152nd district | |
| In office January 2, 1979[1] – January 1, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Stewart Greenleaf |
| Succeeded by | Susan Cornell |
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| Born | December 5, 1943 Abington, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 1, 2004 (aged 60) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Temple University |
Education
He was a 1961 graduate of Hatboro-Horsham High School and attended Santa Ana Junior College.[2] He graduated from Temple University and from the North Philadelphia Board of Realtors School.[2]
Career
He was first elected to represent the 152nd legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1978.[2] He was the House Republican Caucus Secretary from 1993 to 1994 and was elected Republican Policy Chairman in 1997.[2]
Death
Legacy
In 2006, Pennsylvania Route 263 (York Road) through Hatboro was named the Roy W. Cornell Memorial Highway in his honor.[5]
