John C. Rafferty, Jr.

Early Life:

John C. Rafferty Jr. (R.), born in 1953, in Norristown, son of the late John Sr. and Rita B. Rafferty; Methacton High School, 1971; University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (B.A.), history/politics, 1975; Beavers College (M.A.), history/English, 1984; Temple University School of Law (J.D.), 1988.

Early Career:

Member of Pa. Commission on Sentencing, Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Pa., Chester County Bar Association, Perkiomen Valley Watershed Association, Philadelphia/Chester County Emerald Society, Southeastern Veterans Center Advice Council. 

Awards:

Delaware Valley Industrial Painters Alliance Painters District Council 21 Award of Recognition- 2016, Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility Leadership Award- 2016, Chester County DA’s Office DA Commendation- 2015, Montgomery County Community College President’s Award- 2014, Chester County C of C Leadership Award- 2014, Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania Heavy Highway Construction Industry Advancement Program Transportation Leadership Award- 2014, March of Dimes Service to Humanity Award- 2014, The Partnership Transportation Management Association Appreciation Award- 2014, Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association Legislative Leadership Award- 2014, 2013, 2010, 2007, Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry Salute to Leadership Award- 2014, Mothers Against Drunk Driving Legislature of the Year Award- 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, National Federation of Independent Business Guardian of Small Business- 2014, 2012, 2010, 2004, Pa. Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. Legislature Leadership Award- 2013, King of Prussia District Leadership Award- 2013, Fraternal Order of Police Berks Lodge 71 Appreciation Award- 2013, The Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association Legislator of the Year, 2012-2013.

Pennsylvania Politics:

Elected to Pa. Senate 2002; chair of Transportation Committee; vice-chair of Judiciary Committee; left office November 30, 2018.

Cited: Pennsylvania Manual, Biographies of Members of the Senate, pg. 3-21; Volume 123, December 2017.