James J. A. Gallagher, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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State Legislator from Pennsylvania
Date of Birth: 15-Jul-1928
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Death: 05-Feb-1992
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About James J. A. Gallagher
- James J.
- A.
- Gallagher (July 15, 1928 – February 5, 1992) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Friends and fellow politicians described Mr.
- Gallagher as a joy to be associated with, and a courageous individual who dealt with his serious medical problems with a positive attitude.
- Both Milton Berkes, a lifelong family friend and political ally, and Thomas Mellon, chairman of the Bucks County Democratic Party, considered Mr.
- Gallagher a mentor.
- "Jim was, without a doubt, one of the great politicians I've ever known and one of the most courageous people I've ever known," Raddi said.
- "He had amazing determination and will." A Philadelphia native, Mr.
- Gallagher moved to Levittown during the 1950s.
- He labored as a bus mechanic, and in 1957 he was asked by the Bristol Township Democratic Party to run for the state legislature against an incumbent, A.
- Patrick Brennan, whom he beat.
- Mr.
- Gallagher was very effective during his 28 years in Harrisburg, said Berkes, who served with Mr.
- Gallagher in the House between 1967 and 1974.
- "He was responsible for the legislation that created the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency .
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- that has enabled thousands of students to go to colleges in Pennsylvania," said Berkes.
- For 20 years, Mr.
- Gallagher served as chairman of the House Education Committee.
- He also was a member of the Higher Education Assistance Agency for 18 years, chairing it for 10, and of the State School Building Authority for 12 years.
- For his efforts, Mr.
- Gallagher became known as the "education legislator" and was awarded an honorary doctorate by Temple University in 1986.
- He was the county Democrat of the Year in 1991, and was a member of the Bucks County Executive Committee.
- He was a trustee of the Bucks County Community College.
- He was a Marine veteran of World War II.
- He was the first treasurer of the Bucks County Free Library.
- He was a director of the Livengrin Foundation.
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