(4) Mr. Mowery was elected to the House of
Representatives 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 application 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 1992, Mr. Mowery was elected to represent the
31st District in the Senate of Pennsylvania. He served with
distinction until his retirement in 2004.
(6) During his time in the Senate, Senator Mowery
enriched the lives of thousands as chairperson of the former
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.
(7) 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
Symphony Orchestra. Senator Mowery aided many charities by
sponsoring and supporting benefits, galas and community
fundraisers.
(8) Senator Mowery's professional achievements,
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