Franklin Leo Kury (born October 15, 1936)[1] is a former member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, serving from 1973 to 1980.[2] He also served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1966 to 1972.[3]
Franklin L. Kury | |
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Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 27th district | |
In office 1973–1980 | |
Preceded by | Preston B. Davis |
Succeeded by | Edward Helfrick |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 108th district | |
In office 1969–1972 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | George O. Wagner |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Northumberland County district | |
In office 1967–1968 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Sunbury, Pennsylvania | October 15, 1936
He is known primarily for being the author of the environmental rights amendment found in Article 1, Section 27, of the Pennsylvania Constitution.[4]
References
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- ^ Cox, Harold. "Senate Members K". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Cox, Harold. "House Members "K"". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Strawser, Justin (May 15, 2021). "50 years later: Former legislator Franklin Kury reflects on environmental rights Constitutional Amendment". The Daily Item.