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.
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 |
| Alma mater | Temple University |
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] 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] He died on January 1, 2004, of a brain tumor.[3][4]
Legacy
In 2006, Pennsylvania Route 263 (York Road) through Hatboro was named the Roy W. Cornell Memorial Highway in his honor.[5]