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Harry Lewis Jr.[4] (born February 1941) is an American politician who served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 74th District from 2015 until his retirement in 2018.
Harry Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 74th district | |
| In office January 6, 2015[1] – November 30, 2018[2] | |
| Preceded by | Tommy Sankey |
| Succeeded by | Dan K. Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1941 (age 83) Queens, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Regina[3] |
| Children | 3[3] |
| Education | Winston-Salem State University (B.S.) West Chester State College (M.A.) Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (M.Ed) |
| Alma mater | Coatesville Area High School |
Lewis was born in February 1941, in Queens, New York City.[4] As a child, Lewis lived in Carver Court.[5] He graduated from Coatesville Area High School in 1959. Lewis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in health and physical education from Winston-Salem State University in 1963, a Master of Arts degree in wellness and fitness from West Chester State College in 1980, and a Master of Education from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in 1999.[4]
Lewis worked at Coatesville Area High School for 36 years eventually becoming the school's principal.[4]
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Lewis was first elected in 2014 to represent the 74th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He won re-election from 2016, but declined to run again in 2018.[4]
During his tenure, Lewis was the only African American in the Republican caucus.[6]
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