John Broujos Explained

John Broujos
State House:Pennsylvania
District:199th
Term Start:1983
Term End:November 30, 1992
Predecessor:Joe Rocks
Successor:Albert Masland
Birth Date:12 February 1929
Birth Place:Wilmington, Delaware
Death Place:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:Dickinson School of Law

John H. Broujos (February 12, 1929 – July 8, 2016)[1] was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[2] He served for five terms until his retirement.

Early life and career

Broujos was born in Wilmington, Delaware.[3] He volunteered to serve in the Marine Corps during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. During the Korean War he was awarded the Silver Star, and he ultimately retired from the Corps as a colonel. He later entered law practice.

John A. Maher, a later Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, has frequently cited Broujos for inspiring him to be as effective a legislator as possible.

Personal life

He had four children with his wife Louise.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JOHN H. BROUJOS. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. October 19, 2019.
  2. Web site: Cox . Harold . House Members B . Wilkes University . Wilkes University Election Statistics Project.
  3. Book: The Pennsylvania Manual. Pennsylvania. Dept. of General Services. Pennsylvania. Bureau of Publications. Pennsylvania. Dept. of Property and Supplies. 1987. 108. Department of General Services. 9780818200977. 2015-08-04.