David R. Millard
David R. Millard (born February 10, 1953) is a US Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 109th legislative district. He was elected in a special election on January 27, 2004 to fill the unexpired term of John Gordner, who was elected to the Pennsylvania Senate.[2]
David R. Millard | |
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Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 109th district | |
Assumed office February 9, 2004[1] | |
Preceded by | John Gordner |
Personal details | |
Born | Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania | February 10, 1953
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Rita |
Children | 5 stepchildren |
Residence | Columbia, Pennsylvania |
Alma mater | Bloomsburg University |
Website | www.repmillard.com |
Biography
Millard attended Bloomsburg High School, graduating in 1971.[3] Millard's mother suffered a series of strokes before he was born. When he was 15, she died. Afterward, Millard's father worked multiple jobs to support David and his five elder siblings.[4] After taking classes at night, Millard earned a degree in office administration from Bloomsburg University in 1988.[3] Millard's second wife, Emily, died in 1996 after a three-month bout with cancer.[4] He married his third wife, Rita, in 1999. The Millards own and operate a real estate rental business and a fabric store in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.[4]
Prior to elective office, Millard worked for Bechtel Power Corporation from 1974 to 1984.[4] He then worked for PPL until his election in 2004.[4] As an employee of PPL, he joined and served in the leadership of the local chapter of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.[4] He also served as director of the Bloomsburg Fair and vice-president of the Bloomsburg Volunteer Fire Department.[4]
References
- "SESSION OF 2004 188TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 8" (PDF). LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2004-02-09. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- "2004 Special Election for the 109th Legislative District". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/house_bio.cfm?districtnumber=109
- "Profile". State Representative David R. Millard. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-09.