James Edward Shaner (September 21, 1936 – April 15, 2012) was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
James E. Shaner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1995[1] – November 30, 2006[2] | |
| Preceded by | Rich Kasunic |
| Succeeded by | Deberah Kula |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 21, 1936[3] Connellsville, Pennsylvania |
| Died | April 15, 2012 (aged 75) Uniontown, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mabel Jeanette |
| Children | 1 child |
| Residence | Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Fairmont State University |
Biography edit
Shaner graduated from Uniontown Senior High School.[4] He earned a bachelor's degree from Fairmont State College and a Master's degree from West Virginia University. He also attended classes at California University of Pennsylvania.[5]
He was first elected to represent the 52nd legislative district in 1994. Shaner underwent heart bypass surgery in October 2005.[6] He announced his retirement in February 2006, citing health concerns.[7]
In 2007, it was revealed that Shaner, as a lame duck legislator, attended legislative training trips at the public's expense after his defeat.[8]
Death edit
Shaner died on April 15, 2012, in LaFayette Manor in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.[9]
References edit
- ^ "SESSION OF 1995 - 179TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 1995-01-03.
- ^ Per Article II, Section 2 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, the legislative session ended on November 30, 2006
- ^ Pennsylvania (2005). The Pennsylvania Manual. ISBN 9780818203046.
- ^ "BIOGRAPHY". Official Pennsylvania Democratic Caucus Biography. Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. Archived from the original on 2006-10-18.
- ^ "James E. Shaner (Democrat)". Official Pennsylvania House of Representatives Profile. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 2006-01-10.
- ^ "Fayette County lawmaker Shaner has surgery". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. PG Publishing Co. 2005-10-25.
- ^ "State Rep. James Shaner to retire". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. PG Publishing Co. 2006-02-02.
- ^ "Lame ducks went on trips paid by state". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Associated Press. Associated Press. 2007-03-20.
- ^ "James E. Shaner Obituary".
External links edit
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - James E. Shaner (Democrat) at the Wayback Machine (archived March 6, 2000) official PA House profile
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Representative James E. Shaner at the Wayback Machine (archive index) official Party website