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Joseph F. Smith (Pennsylvania politician)

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Joseph F. Smith
Joseph F. Smith at a Philadelphia Democratic City Committee fundraiser in November 1984.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 3rd district
In office
July 21, 1981 – January 3, 1983
Preceded byRaymond Lederer
Succeeded byRobert Borski
Chairman of the
Philadelphia Democratic City Committee
In office
April 14, 1983[1] – June 16, 1986[2]
Preceded byDavid Glancey[a]
Succeeded byBob Brady
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 4th district
In office
January 5, 1971 – July 21, 1981
Preceded byJoseph J. Scanlon
Succeeded byJoe Rocks
Personal details
BornJanuary 24, 1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedMay 14, 1999(1999-05-14) (aged 79)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Political partyDemocratic
a.^ Smith defeated Edgar Campbell, who had been serving as the city party's Acting Chairman since Glancy's resignation became effective March 10, 1983,[3] for the post.

Joseph Francis Smith (January 24, 1920 – May 14, 1999), was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district from 1981 to 1983. He served as Chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee from 1983 to 1986 and as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 4th district from 1971 to 1981.

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Early life and education

Smith was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and attended St. Anne's Parochial School. He graduated from Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia in 1939. He attended St. Joseph's College in Philadelphia from 1940 to 1942. Smith was a sergeant and Purple Heart recipient in the United States Army during World War II from 1942 to 1945.[4]

Career

After leaving the military, Smith became active in local politics, serving first as Ward Chair for James A. Byrne between 1965 and 1970. He became Byrne's Administrative Assistant during that time. He then served in the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1971 until 1981,[5] and eventually became Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations.

He won election in 1981 as a Democrat to the 97th Congress through a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Raymond Lederer due to the ABSCAM sting.[6] Smith lost the Democratic primary in the special election to David B. Glancey, but then ran as a Republican, with the blessing of the GOP, in the general election and won. He promised during his campaign that he would caucus with the Democrats if elected.[6]

After redistricting in 1982, Smith narrowly lost the Democratic primary against fellow congressman Tom Foglietta. He went on to become Democratic City Chairman in Philadelphia between 1983 and 1986. Smith also served as the 31st Ward Leader for more than three decades.[clarification needed]

Legacy

In honor of Smith's years of service to his community, the United States Postal Service facility located at 1602 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia ("Kensington Station") was renamed as the Joseph F. Smith Post Office Building.[7]

Personal life

He was married to Regina Bukowski-Smith, also of the Port Richmond section in Philadelphia. They had one daughter, Regina.

References

  1. ^ "Democrats Elect Smith As Chairman". The Philadelphia Inquirer. April 15, 1983. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
  2. ^ "Mayor's Choice Elected City Democratic Chief". The Philadelphia Inquirer. June 17, 1986. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
  3. ^ "Democrats' Dispute Ends For Moment". The Philadelphia Inquirer. March 8, 1983. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
  4. ^ "SMITH, Joseph Francis, (1920-1999)". www.bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  5. ^ "Joseph F Smith". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  6. ^ a b Rudin, Ken (2007-06-06). "The Equal-Opportunity Culture of Corruption". NPR.org. Retrieved 2007-07-29.
  7. ^ "Public Law 106-339, 106th Congress" (PDF). www.govinfo.gov. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district

1981–1983
Succeeded by
Pennsylvania State Senate
Preceded by Member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 4th District
1971–1980
Succeeded by
Party political offices
Preceded by
David B. Glancey1
Chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic Party
1983–1986
Succeeded by
Notes and references
1. Immediately preceded as Acting Chairman by Edgar Campbell.
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