Frank Mrvan
Frank Ed Mrvan Jr. (born April 11, 1933) is a Democratic member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 1st District since 1999.
Frank Mrvan | |
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Member of the Indiana Senate from the 1st district | |
Assumed office January 1999 | |
Preceded by | Sandy Dempsey |
In office January 1979 – January 1995 | |
Preceded by | William Christy[1] |
Succeeded by | Sandy Dempsey[2] |
Personal details | |
Born | Frank Ed Mrvan Jr. April 11, 1933 East Chicago, Indiana, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Jean |
Children | Frank J. Mrvan (son) |
Education | Indiana University, Northwest |
Military service | |
Allegiance | |
Branch/service | |
Years of service | 1952–1956 |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Early life and education
Mrvan was born in East Chicago, Indiana, the son of the late Frank and the late Antonina (née Spychalski) Mrvan. He is of Czechoslovakia and Polish descent. He attended Washington High School in East Chicago. He attended Indiana University Northwest and the American Institute of Banking.
Mrvan enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956. He served in the Korean War.[3] He was an Airman 1st Class (E-3).
Career
Mrvan worked as a Union Member for the Mobil Oil Company, Cost Accountant for M and T Chemical Company, and Bank Financial Officer for National City Indiana.
Mrvan served from as a member of the Indiana Senate from 1979 through 1995. Redistricting passed by the Indiana General Assembly in 2011 shifted the district's boundaries, effective January 2013. The district was changed to include Hammond's 4th, 5th, 6th city districts, the town of Munster, the town of Highland, the west side of the town of Griffith, the north side of the town of Dyer, parts of the town of Schererville, and part of the City of Crown Point.
Personal life
Mrvan's son, Frank J. Mrvan, is a North Township trustee,[4] and is the Democratic nominee for Indiana's 1st Congressional District to succeed Pete Visclosky.[5]
References
- "4 May 1978, Page 4 - The Indianapolis Star at Newspapers.com". Indystar.newspapers.com. 1978-05-04. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
- "25 Jan 1995, Page 2 - The Indianapolis Star at Newspapers.com". Indystar.newspapers.com. 1995-01-25. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
- http://legdb.iga.in.gov/#!/legislator/5596/Frank-Mrvan
- "2 candidates already vying for Visclosky's seat representing NWI in Congress | Government and Politics". nwitimes.com. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
- "Live: Indiana State Primary Election Results 2020". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
External links
- State Senator Frank Mrvan official Indiana State Legislature site
- Profile at Vote Smart