Summary
Martin P. Mullen (July 29, 1921 – February 26, 1996)[1] was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Martin P. Mullen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 189th district | |
| In office 1969–1982 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Battisto |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Philadelphia County district | |
| In office 1955–1968 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 29, 1921 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | February 26, 1996 (aged 74) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Mullen |
| Children | John J. Mullen Esq. |
| Residence | Philadelphia |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, Temple Law School |
| Occupation | Attorney, Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Army Air Corps |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | World War II Pacific Theater |
Biography edit
Born to Irish immigrants John and Nellie Mullen on July 29, 1921, John Mullen grew up in Philadelphia and attended the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.[2] His education was interrupted by World War II, during which time he served in the Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theater, eventually rising to the rank of Sergeant.[2]
After the war, he returned to Philadelphia and finished his degree at Wharton in 1948.[2] He later attended Temple Law School and received his Juris Doctor in 1954. He served as in-house counsel for Wanamaker's department store until 1988.[2]
Mullen served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1952 to 1982, when he left office after redistricting following the 1980 census.[3][2] During his time in office, he was one of the most vocal opponents of abortion, adultery and pornography.[2] He unsuccessfully sponsored legislation that sought to outlaw all three, as well as fornication.
In 1974, he unsuccessfully ran for governor receiving only nineteen percent of the vote.[2]