Bernard Dombrowski Explained

Bernard J. Dombrowski
State House:Pennsylvania
District:1st
Term Start:January 5, 1971
Term End:November 30, 1990
Predecessor:Frank Polaski
Successor:Kenneth Kruszewski
Birth Date:11 May 1929
Birth Place:Erie, Pennsylvania
Death Place:Erie, Pennsylvania
Party:Democratic
Residence:Millcreek Township, Pennsylvania
Allegiance: United States
Serviceyears:1950–1953[1]
Rank: Sergeant

Bernard J. Dombrowski (May 11, 1929 – November 11, 1995) was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Erie County's first district.[2]

Dombrowski was born in the city of Erie, Erie County, on May 11, 1929. He attended the Technical Memorial High School before becoming a sergeant in the United States Air Force (1950-1953). He fought in the Korean War. Before entering politics, he worked at General Electric and the American Sterilizer Company.

He was first elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1971, then serving 9 consecutive terms. While a legislator, he was elected Majority Caucus Administrator (1983-1990). Bernard Dombrowski was also appointed to the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (1977-1980), and the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee (1981-1982, 1985–1990). Although he did not seek reelection to the House in 1990, he was a gubernatorial appointee for the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (1993-1995).

He died on November 11, 1995, in the city of Erie, and was interred at Calvary Cemetery, city of Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Brittingham, Jr . George R . Martz, Jr . Robert H . . 100 . Harrisburg . Pennsylvania Department of Property and Supplies . 1971 . 167 . 25004346.
  2. Web site: Cox . Harold . House Members D . Wilkes University . Wilkes University Election Statistics Project.
  3. Web site: Historical Biographies - Bernard J Dombrowski. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 22 January 2018.