Lawrence Curry
Lawrence Curry (b. February 21, 1935) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 154 from 1993-2013.
Curry earned his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1957 and 1958, respectively.
Curry's professional experience includes his work in the following positions: Adjunct Professor at Rutger-Camden University and Montgomery County Community College, Lecturer at Philadelphia County Community College, Lecturer of College and Adult Education Courses on The Holocaust, Lecturer at Camden Community College, and Adjunct Professor and Beaver University and Arcadia University. From 1981 to 1986, he worked as Editor for the Bulletin of Montgomery County Historical Society. Curry also worked as Editor of the Valley Forge Journal for the Valley Forge Historical Society from 1982 to 1994. He also worked as Associate Professor of American Civilization at the University of the Arts from 1962 to 2002.
Curry served as Commissioner of Montgomery County from 1972 to 1980. He has also served as Vice Chair of the District 154 Democratic Party. He then served as a member of Jenkintown Borough Council from 1985 to 1993.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Curry served on these committees:
- Aging & Older Adult Services, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Curry served on these committees:
- Committee On Committees, Chair
- Education Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Health & Human Services Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- State Government Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Urban Affairs Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Elections
2012
Curry did not run for re-election in 2012.
2010
Curry won re-election to the 154th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Republican Tom Bell in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[1]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 154 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Lawrence Curry (D)
|
18,886 | 71.3% | ||
| Tom Bell (R) | 7,595 | 28.7% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Curry won re-election to the 154th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 27,725 votes.[2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 154 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Lawrence H. Curry (D)
|
27,725 | 100.0% | ||
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Personal
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Curry and his wife, Shirley, have three children.
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Curry
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 154 1993–present |
Succeeded by NA |
