Jim Lynch (politician)

James C. “Jim” Lynch (born September 5, 1946) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

For other people named Jim Lynch, see Jim Lynch (disambiguation).
James C. Lynch
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 65th district
In office
January 5, 1993[1] – November 30, 2004[2]
Preceded byCurt Bowley
Succeeded byKathy Rapp
Personal details
Born (1946-09-05) September 5, 1946
Tidioute, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican
SpouseBetty
Children1 child
Alma materYoungstown State University
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1966—1969

Biography

Lynch is a 1964 graduate of Sharon High School.[3] He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1969 and became a corporal. He earned a degree in business administration from Youngstown State University in 1973.[4]

Lynch was first elected to represent the 65th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1992.[4] During his career, Lynch introduced the law creating a dedicated funding stream for higher-education councils that help students in rural areas move from school to the workforce and the loan program to encourage the removal of leaky underground fuel storage tanks.[4]

He retired prior to the 2004 election.

References
  1. "SESSION OF 1993 - 177TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 1993-01-05.
  2. Per Article II, Section 2 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, the legislative session ended on November 30, 2004
  3. "Jim Lynch (Republican)". Official Pennsylvania House of Representatives Profile. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 2004-02-21.
  4. "Profile". Official Pennsylvania Republican/Democratic Caucus Biography. Pennsylvania House Republican/Democratic Caucus. Archived from the original on 2004-02-13.
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