Summary
Roy Eugene Baldwin, Jr. (born August 9, 1948) is a Republican former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and father of The Bachelor star Andrew Baldwin.
Roy Eugene Baldwin, Jr. | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 97th district | |
| In office January 7, 2003[1] – November 30, 2006[2] | |
| Preceded by | Jere L. Strittmatter |
| Succeeded by | John C. Bear |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 9, 1948 Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cynthia Laulani Baldwin |
| Children | 3 children (including Andrew Baldwin) |
| Residence | Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Cornell University |
| Occupation | Business Consultant |
| Profession | Agricultural Engineer |
Family and formative years edit
Born in Pennsylvania on August 9, 1948, Baldwin has two brothers: Robert and Bill and a sister, Mary Baldwin Costello. He married Cynthia "Cindy" Laulani, a mathematics teacher. He has three children, two sons: Andy Baldwin, US Naval Officer, athlete and physician who starred in the reality show The Bachelor, Rob and a daughter Susie Baldwin.
Baldwin earned a degree in Agricultural Engineering from Cornell University.[3]
Career edit
Baldwin served as Township Supervisor of Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania for eight years.[3] He was first elected to represent the 97th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the 2002 election when he defeated upset Republican incumbent Jere L. Strittmatter in the Republican primary.[4][5][6]
References edit
- ^ "SESSION OF 2003 – 187TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY – No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2003-01-07.
- ^ Per Article II, Section 2 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, the legislative session ended on November 30, 2006
- ^ a b "Profile". Official Pennsylvania Republican Caucus Biography. Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus. Archived from the original on 2006-11-08.
- ^ "2002 General Primary – Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA – Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on 2008-06-26.
- ^ Adams, Helen Colwell (2004-10-03). "Seeking the state House; It's GOP vs. Green in 97th contest". Sunday News Lancaster.
- ^ Alexander, Larry (2004-10-21). "In 97th, third party facing off against GOP; It's Baldwin vs. Marten for state house seat".
External links edit
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives – Roy E. Baldwin (Republican) at the Wayback Machine (archived January 10, 2006) official PA House profile (archived)
- Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus – Representative Roy Baldwin at the Wayback Machine (archive index) official Party website (archived)