Frank Polaski

Frank Polaski (December 19, 1904 – July 1, 1996) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[2]

Frank Polaski
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 1st district
In office January 7, 1969 – November 30, 1970
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	Bernard Dombrowski
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 2nd Erie County district
In office January 5, 1965 – November 30, 1968
Preceded by	Julian Polaski
Succeeded by	District dissolved
Personal details
Born	December 19, 1904 Erie, Pennsylvania
Died	July 1, 1996 (aged 91) Erie, Pennsylvania
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Rose
Children	Antoinette, Sandra, Michael, Thomas
Residence	Erie, Pennsylvania
Alma mater	University of Michigan (B.A.) Northwestern University School of Law (J.D.)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Air Force
Years of service	1942–1945[1]

He was first elected in 1964, bringing a keen awareness of the needs of working people and of the environment to his legislative responsibilities.[3] He introduced the first legislation to protect the waters of Pennsylvania and to provide funds to clean up existing water pollution. He introduced and enacted legislation for economic development in the State and the Erie area during a time of economic restructuring. He initiated legislation supporting public housing and measures upgrading facilities of Edinboro State College and Behrend Campus of Penn State University. He sponsored legislation supporting civil rights, student loans and scholarships, consumers’ rights, and Vietnam War veterans’ bonuses and was among the first in the Pennsylvania legislature to advocate using dedicated resources from the Pennsylvania Lottery to support programs and services to senior citizens. After his retirement he was active with the Emmaus Soup Kitchen and the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania.

References

1. Brittingham, Jr, George R, ed. (1969). The Pennsylvania Manual. 99. Harrisburg: Pennsylvania Department of Property and Supplies. p. 221.
2. Cox, Harold. "House Members P". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
3. "Senate of Pennsylvania Resolution of Congratulations December 12, 1989". Pennsylvania Morning News. 1996-07-02. p. 48.