John Lawrence (Pennsylvania politician)

John Adda Lawrence is an American politician and businessman, and member of the Republican Party. In 2010, he was elected to represent the 13th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[1]

John Lawrence
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 13th district
Assumed office
January 4, 2011 (2011-01-04)
Preceded byTom Houghton
Personal details
Born (1978-06-15) June 15, 1978
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Rebecca
Children2
ResidenceFranklin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Alma materPenn State University
OccupationBusinessman, politician

Early life

Lawrence earned a bachelor's degree in business from Penn State University.[1][2] He worked as an account officer for J.P. Morgan Chase.[1][2]

Political career

Lawrence was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2010.[1] He authored Act 102 of 2018, which eliminated the possibility of domestic violence victims being required to financially support their convicted abuser.[1] He's served on six committees in the House, including the House Professional Licensure Committee and the Appropriations Committee.[1][2] In February 2019, Lawrence was named deputy whip.[2]

Personal life

Lawrence and his wife, Rebecca, have two daughters and live in West Grove, Pennsylvania.[1]

References

  1. Rowley, Jermaine (13 May 2020). "Republican incumbent John Lawrence running for re-election in PA State House District 13". Fox 43. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  2. Hoffman, Steven (12 February 2019). "State Rep. Lawrence earns important committee assignment | Chester County Press". Chester County Press. Retrieved 2020-06-30.


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