William J. Frank (born February 4, 1960), is a member of the

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, District 42.

Overview

William Frank is a member of the

, representing District 42, which covers a part of

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. Prior to 2002, District 42 was represented by Democrats James W. Campbell, Maggie L. McIntosh, and Samuel I. Rosenberg. However, after the district lines were redrawn, McIntosh moved to District 43 and Rosenberg moved to District 41, where they both won reelection. On the other hand, Campbell remained in District 42, but was defeated by a host of new Republicans, including Frank, Susan Aumann, and John G. Trueschler. In 2006, Frank won reelection, along with Susan Aumann. Incumbent Trueschler did not run for reelection. In his stead, Democrat Stephen W. Lafferty won his seat.

Education

Frank attended

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. After high school, he went to Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, MD, graduating cum laude in 1982 with his B.A. in political science. Frank returned to college to get his master's degree. He graduated from the

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, receiving his M.A.S. (administrative science) in 1992.

Career

Soon after college, Frank began working as vice-president of marketing for the Maryland Credit Union Leagu

working there until 1989. When he left MCUL, he joined Allfirst Bank (which was acquired in a spin-off from Allied Irish Bank by

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), first as an assistant vice-president of the Public Affairs Division from 1989 until 1996, and then as an assistant vice-president and relationship manager from 1996 until 1999. In 1999, Frank was hired as a development and marketing consultant for the

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and continues to work there. Frank has been an active member in his community. He served as a volunteer cook for the Christopher Place Employment Academ

from 1988 until 1994. Additionally, he served on the Board of Directors for Action for the Homeless (now Center for Poverty Solution

from 1992 until 1996. Frank is a member of the Fr. O'Neill Council for the

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since 1994. Locally, he served on the board of governors for the Rodgers Forge Community Associatio

from 1995 until 1997. He was a board member for the Home School Association for the Immaculate Conception Schoo

from 1998 until 2000. Frank has served on the President's Council of Mount St. Mary's University since 1998, and the Marketing Advisory Council since 2000. He is on the board of directors of the Independent College Fund of Marylan

and is a member of the Dulaney Valley Improvement Associatio

in

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, and the North Central Republican Club. As a Republican member of the

, Frank has served as chief deputy minority whip since 2005. He is a member of the Judiciary Committee and the Appropriations Committee, in addition to various subcommittees. Since being elected to the House of Delegates, he has been the deputy minority whip (2003) and the assistant minority whip (2003–05).

Legislative notes

* voted against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB

* voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB35

Election results

*2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 42 Retrieved on Oct. 1, 2007 ::Voters to choose three: : *2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 42 Retrieved on Oct. 1, 2007 ::Voters to choose three: :

References and notes

External links

* http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/06hse/html/msa14007.html * https://web.archive.org/web/20070906044522/http://www.billfrankfordelegate.com/ {{DEFAULTSORT:Frank, William J. 1960 births Johns Hopkins Carey Business School alumni Living people Republican Party members of the Maryland House of Delegates Mount St. Mary's University alumni People from Baltimore County, Maryland 21st-century American politicians