Samuel W. Frank (May 30, 1904 – April 17, 1973) was a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Formative years

Born on May 30, 1904, in

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Political and public service

A Democrat, Frank served as president of the Allentown Recreation Commission from 1950 to 1970, and as State Democratic Committeeman for Lehigh County from 1952 to 1954. Elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for its 1955 and 1957 terms, he was unsuccessful in reelection campaigns during 1956, 1960, and 1962, but was reelected to the House for its 1965 term. He then served four consecutive terms, but did not complete his final term.

Death and interment

A sitting member of the Pennsylvania House, Frank died in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on April 17, 1973."Samuel W. Frank" (biography), Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Frank, Samuel Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 1973 deaths 1904 births 20th-century American politicians