Patty Kim (politician)

Patty Kim
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 103rd district
Assumed office
January 1, 2013[1]
Preceded by Ron Buxton
Constituency Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Personal details
Born (1973-07-29) July 29, 1973
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) John Sider
Residence Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Alma mater Boston College
Profession Legislator
Website Rep. Patty Kim

Patty Kim (born July 29, 1973) is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 103rd district. She is a member of the Democratic Party.[2]

Personal life and education

Kim graduated from Langley High School in 1991 and Boston College in 1995.[3] Kim's father immigrated from Korea after enduring the Korean War.[4]

Career

Prior to her career in elected office, Kim was a television reporter.[4] Kim served on the Harrisburg City Council. She was elected to the Pennsylvania House in 2013. Kim serves on the Consumer Affairs, Human Services, Local Government, and Urban Affairs committees.[3] Kim, who is Korean American, is the first Asian-American to serve in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[4]

References

  1. "SESSION OF 2013 - 197TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2013-01-01.
  2. http://www.house.state.pa.us/BMC/Bios/PDF/2445.PDF
  3. 1 2 "Representative Patty Kim". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
  4. 1 2 3 Murphy, Jan (1 January 2013). "Swearing-in Day at the state Capitol made history for Harrisburg and the state". The Patriot News. Retrieved 8 September 2013.

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