Franklin Leo Kury (born October 15, 1936) is a former member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, serving from 1973 to 1980.[1] He also served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1966 to 1972.[2]
Franklin L. Kury | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 27th district | |
| In office 1973–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Preston B. Davis |
| Succeeded by | Edward Helfrick |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 108th district | |
| In office 1969–1972 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | George O. Wagner |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Northumberland County district | |
| In office 1967–1968 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 15, 1936 |
He is known primarily for being the author of the environmental rights amendment found in Article 1, Section 27, of the Pennsylvania Constitution.[3]
References
edit- ↑ Cox, Harold. "Senate Members K". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ↑ Cox, Harold. "House Members "K"". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ↑ Strawser, Justin (May 15, 2021). "50 years later: Former legislator Franklin Kury reflects on environmental rights Constitutional Amendment". The Daily Item.