A Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia June 26, 1937; attended St. Helenas School, 1951; graduated from St. Josephs Preparatory School, 1955; served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1957-1959 (active duty, 1959-1962, reserve duty, 1962-1977); B.S., St. Josephs College, 1959; graduate work, University of Pennsylvania, 1962-1964; high school teacher, 1962-1965; special agent, Office of Naval Intelligence, Department of the Navy, 1965-1966; graduate work, Temple University, 1967; assistant dean, Community College of Philadelphia, 1966-1970; high school principal, 1970-1972; served in the Pennsylvania State senate, 1972-1978; elected as a Republican to the Ninety-sixth and Ninety-seventh Congresses (January 3, 1979-January 3, 1983); unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the Ninety-eighth Congress; unsuccessful candidate in 1992 for election to the One Hundred Third Congress; is a resident of Philadelphia, Pa.