Pennsylvanians.
(4) Mr. Mowery was elected to the House of
Representatives of Pennsylvania in 1976 and went on to serve
seven terms. In the House of Representatives, Mr. Mowery
achieved a reputation for expertise on fiscal and pension
issues and advocated for the adoption of private-sector
business principles to the operation of public programs and
State spending. He was also instrumental in establishing the
Public Employee Retirement Commission.
(5) In 1990, Mr. Mowery became part of State political
history as the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor
on the ticket headed by Barbara Hafer.
(6) In 1992, Mr. Mowery was elected to represent the
31st District in the Senate of Pennsylvania. He served with
distinction until his retirement in 2004.
(7) During his time in the Senate, Senator Mowery
enriched the lives of thousands as Chairperson of the Public
Health and Welfare Committee and Vice Chairperson of the
Education Committee. He also served as Vice Chairperson of
the Legislative Data Processing Committee and as a rank-and-
file member of numerous standing committees, including
Banking and Insurance, Law and Justice and Labor and
Industry.
(8) During and after his public service career, Senator
Mowery was a prominent community leader. He supported the
establishment of the Camp Hill Lion Foundation to enhance
academic, athletic and cultural resources. He was also a
supporter of the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts,
the construction of the Grace Milliman Pollock Performing
Arts Center and the performing arts, including the Harrisburg
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