Frank A. Serafini (born February 15, 1945) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was sworn in to represent the 114th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1979.
Frank A. Serafini | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 114th district | |
| In office January 2, 1979[1] – February 7, 2000[2] | |
| Preceded by | John Wansacz |
| Succeeded by | James Wansacz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 15, 1945[3] Taylor, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Stasia Warren |
| Residence(s) | Moosic, Pennsylvania |
Biography
editIn 1999, Serafini was convicted of federal perjury charges for lying in his federal grand jury testimony regarding a scheme involving his nephew to funnel $129,000 in illegal campaign contributions to 10 political candidates.[4]
After his conviction, he delayed resigning his seat, as was required by the Pennsylvania Constitution, in order to extend a 103-100 Republican majority in the House.[5][6] He eventually resigned his seat on February 7, 2000.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Session of 1979 - 163rd of the General Assembly - Vol. 1, No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 1979-01-01.
- ^ a b Cox, Harold (November 3, 2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1999-2000" (PDF). Wilkes University. Retrieved 2008-06-08.
- ^ "The Pennsylvania Manual". 1997.
- ^ Stout, David (1997-10-09). "CAMPAIGN FINANCE: LITIGATION; Largest Fine To Be Paid For Donation". The New York Times.
- ^ "Editorial: Ridge on Serafini". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. PG Publishing, Co. 2000-01-14.
- ^ Bull, John (2000-08-06). "'Secret' fund buys advice for politics". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. PG Publishing Co.