YOUNGBLOOD, Rosita C., a Representative from Philadelphia County; born in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., December 20, 1946; graduated, Overbrook High School, 1964; B.A., human services, Antioch University, 1985; management improvement supervisor, Philadelphia Housing Authority; constituent service representative, Philadelphia City Council President Joseph E. Coleman; credit administrator, Bank Leumi; leader and 1st vice chair, 13th Ward Democratic Executive Committee; founder, Women for Women; elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a Special Election held on April 5, 1994; Sworn-In, April 19, 1994 to serve the remaining 1993 term; elected, Minority Caucus Secretary (2015-present); currently serving her 14th consecutive term.
