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JOHN R. SHOWERS
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Biography
04/12/1952 -
SHOWERS, John R., a Representative from Snyder and Union Counties; born in Danville, Montour County, Pa., April 12, 1952; graduated, Mifflinburg Area High School, 1970; B.A., American University, 1974; M.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1980; elected, commissioner, Union County (1976-1980, 2005-present); unsuccessful campaign, Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1978); elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 1981 term and served 3 more consecutive terms; appointed, Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee (1987-1988); not a candidate for reelection to the House (1988); unsuccessful campaign, Pennsylvania State Senate (1989).