James Stanley Berger (January 3, 1903 – April 1, 1984) served as a Pennsylvania State Senator for the Republican Party from 1945 until 1968. Born in Warren County, Pennsylvania, he was a lawyer and lived in Potter County, Pennsylvania.
James S. Berger | |
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President pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
In office December 1, 1964 – December 1, 1966 | |
Preceded by | Harvey Taylor |
Succeeded by | Robert Fleming[a] |
Republican Leader of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
In office January 6, 1959 – November 30, 1964 | |
Preceded by | Rowland Mahany |
Succeeded by | Stanley Stroup |
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 25th district | |
In office January 2, 1945 – November 30, 1968 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Wilson |
Succeeded by | Richard Frame |
Personal details | |
Born | James Stanley Berger January 3, 1903 Warren County, Pennsylvania |
Died | April 1, 1984 | (aged 81)
Political party | Republican |
a.^ Succeeded by Stanley Stroup as Acting President Pro Tempore. Fleming was the next person formally and permanently elected to the office.[1] | |
References
edit- ^ Sharon Trostle, ed. (2009). The Pennsylvania Manual (PDF). Vol. 119. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Department of General Services. ISBN 0-8182-0334-X.