John Francis Kirk Jr. (born June 15, 1931) is an American politician in the state of Delaware.
John F. Kirk Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
| In office 1973–1974 | |
| Preceded by | William L. Frederick |
| Succeeded by | Casimir S. Jonkiert |
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives for New Castle County | |
| In office 1969–1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Francis Kirk Jr. June 15, 1931 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Margaret Nickle (m. 1953) |
| Alma mater | Goldey-Beacom College |
Kirk was born in Wilmington in 1931 and attended Goldey-Beacom College. He served in Europe with the United States Army, reaching the rank of corporal.[1] He married Margaret Nickle in 1953.[1]
Kirk resided in Delaware City, Delaware where he had a hardware store.[1] Active in local politics, Kirk was a member of the New Castle County Republican committee as well as his local school board, serving as president from 1966 to 1968.[1] He was elected to the Delaware House of Representatives in 1968 and served until 1974, including a term as Speaker of the House in his final term, from 1973 to 1974.[1] In July 1974, he announced his retirement from politics deciding not to run for a fourth term in the House, opting to return to his business in Delaware City.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Sharp, Nancy Weatherly; Sharp, James Roger (August 30, 2000). American Legislative Leaders in the Northeast, 1911-1994. Bloomsbury Academic. ISBN 9780313032080 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Speaker of House Kirk Won't Seek a 4th Term". The Evening Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. p. 14. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
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