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'''Edward P. Zemprelli''' (May 11, 1925 – December 4, 2017) was a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[Pennsylvania State Senate]] and the [[Pennsylvania House of Representatives]].
'''Edward P. Zemprelli''' (May 11, 1925 – December 4, 2017) was a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[Pennsylvania State Senate]] and the [[Pennsylvania House of Representatives]].


A native of [[Clairton, Pennsylvania]], Zemprelli grew up in an [[Italian American]] Catholic family.<ref name=pgbio>{{cite web| last = Kestenbaum| first = Lawrence | authorlink = Lawrence Kestenbaum| title = Index to Politicians: Zealey to Ziegeweid | work = [[The Political Graveyard]]| publisher = | date = March 24, 2009| url =http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/zebb-ziegenheim.html| accessdate = 2009-12-02}}</ref> He earned a degree from [[Pennsylvania State University]], where he was a member of the [[Debate|debate team]] and worked on the [[chain crew]] for [[Penn State Nittany Lions football]] games.<ref name=psu>{{Cite web |title=Edward P. Zemprelli ’45 |work=2004 Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony booklet |publisher=The Penn State Alumni Association |date=June 4, 2004 |url=http://www.alumni.psu.edu/awards/individual/dist_rec2004.Zemprelli.htm |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090609145922/http://www.alumni.psu.edu/awards/individual/dist_rec2004.Zemprelli.htm |archivedate=2009-06-09 |df= }}</ref> He earned a law degree from [[University of Pittsburgh School of Law]] in 1949 and was licensed to practice law in 1950. His legal practice focused mainly on general practice, and later estate planning, real estate, and government relations.<ref name=psu />
A native of [[Clairton, Pennsylvania]], Zemprelli grew up in an [[Italian American]] Catholic family.<ref name=pgbio>{{cite web| last = Kestenbaum| first = Lawrence | author-link = Lawrence Kestenbaum| title = Index to Politicians: Zealey to Ziegeweid | work = [[The Political Graveyard]]| publisher = | date = March 24, 2009| url =http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/zebb-ziegenheim.html| accessdate = 2009-12-02}}</ref> He earned a degree from [[Pennsylvania State University]], where he was a member of the [[Debate|debate team]] and worked on the [[chain crew]] for [[Penn State Nittany Lions football]] games.<ref name=psu>{{Cite web |title=Edward P. Zemprelli ’45 |work=2004 Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony booklet |publisher=The Penn State Alumni Association |date=June 4, 2004 |url=http://www.alumni.psu.edu/awards/individual/dist_rec2004.Zemprelli.htm |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090609145922/http://www.alumni.psu.edu/awards/individual/dist_rec2004.Zemprelli.htm |archivedate=2009-06-09 }}</ref> He earned a law degree from [[University of Pittsburgh School of Law]] in 1949 and was licensed to practice law in 1950. His legal practice focused mainly on general practice, and later estate planning, real estate, and government relations.<ref name=psu />


He was elected to represent [[Allegheny County, Pennsylvania|Allegheny County]] in the [[Pennsylvania House of Representatives]] in a special election on November 5, 1963.<ref>{{cite web | last = Cox | first = Harold | title =Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1963-1964| work = [[Wilkes University Election Statistics Project]]| publisher = Wilkes University | year =2004 | url =http://staffweb.wilkes.edu/harold.cox/legis/147H.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last = Cox | first = Harold | title = House Members "Z" | publisher = Wilkes University | work = [[Wilkes University Election Statistics Project]]| date = | url =http://staffweb.wilkes.edu/harold.cox/legis/Z.html}}</ref> He held that position until he was elected to represent the [[Pennsylvania Senate, District 45|45th senatorial district]] in the [[Pennsylvania Senate]], a position he held from 1969 to 1988.<ref>{{cite web | last = Cox | first = Harold | title = Senate Members "Z" | publisher = Wilkes University | work = [[Wilkes University Election Statistics Project]]| date = | url =http://staffweb.wilkes.edu/harold.cox/legis/SZ.html}}</ref> During his political career, he held prominent positions on the Business and Commerce Committee, where he helped pass reform of the state's banking laws and the unemployment fund.<ref name=psu /> He served as a trustee of [[Penn State University]] from 1978 to 1996, as well as a trustee of [[University of Pittsburgh]].<ref name=psu /> Zemprelli died on December 4, 2017, in [[Jupiter, Florida]].<ref>[http://www.bekavacfuneralhome.com/notices/Edward-ZemprelliEsq Edward Zemprelli-obituary]</ref>
He was elected to represent [[Allegheny County, Pennsylvania|Allegheny County]] in the [[Pennsylvania House of Representatives]] in a special election on November 5, 1963.<ref>{{cite web | last = Cox | first = Harold | title =Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1963-1964| work = [[Wilkes University Election Statistics Project]]| publisher = Wilkes University | year =2004 | url =http://staffweb.wilkes.edu/harold.cox/legis/147H.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last = Cox | first = Harold | title = House Members "Z" | publisher = Wilkes University | work = [[Wilkes University Election Statistics Project]]| date = | url =http://staffweb.wilkes.edu/harold.cox/legis/Z.html}}</ref> He held that position until he was elected to represent the [[Pennsylvania Senate, District 45|45th senatorial district]] in the [[Pennsylvania Senate]], a position he held from 1969 to 1988.<ref>{{cite web | last = Cox | first = Harold | title = Senate Members "Z" | publisher = Wilkes University | work = [[Wilkes University Election Statistics Project]]| date = | url =http://staffweb.wilkes.edu/harold.cox/legis/SZ.html}}</ref> During his political career, he held prominent positions on the Business and Commerce Committee, where he helped pass reform of the state's banking laws and the unemployment fund.<ref name=psu /> He served as a trustee of [[Penn State University]] from 1978 to 1996, as well as a trustee of [[University of Pittsburgh]].<ref name=psu /> Zemprelli died on December 4, 2017, in [[Jupiter, Florida]].<ref>[http://www.bekavacfuneralhome.com/notices/Edward-ZemprelliEsq Edward Zemprelli-obituary]</ref>
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Edward P. Zemprelli
Democratic Leader
of the Pennsylvania Senate
In office
January 2, 1979 – November 30, 1988
Preceded byHenry Messinger
Succeeded byBob Mellow
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 45th district
In office
January 7, 1969 – November 30, 1988
Preceded byJoseph Gaydos
Succeeded byAlbert Belan
ConstituencyParts of Allegheny, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the Allegheny County district
In office
November 5, 1963 – November 30, 1968
Personal details
Born(1925-05-11)May 11, 1925[1]
Clairton, Pennsylvania
DiedDecember 4, 2017(2017-12-04) (aged 92)
Jupiter, Florida
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMargaret
Children1 child

Edward P. Zemprelli (May 11, 1925 – December 4, 2017) was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate and the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

A native of Clairton, Pennsylvania, Zemprelli grew up in an Italian American Catholic family.[1] He earned a degree from Pennsylvania State University, where he was a member of the debate team and worked on the chain crew for Penn State Nittany Lions football games.[2] He earned a law degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1949 and was licensed to practice law in 1950. His legal practice focused mainly on general practice, and later estate planning, real estate, and government relations.[2]

He was elected to represent Allegheny County in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a special election on November 5, 1963.[3][4] He held that position until he was elected to represent the 45th senatorial district in the Pennsylvania Senate, a position he held from 1969 to 1988.[5] During his political career, he held prominent positions on the Business and Commerce Committee, where he helped pass reform of the state's banking laws and the unemployment fund.[2] He served as a trustee of Penn State University from 1978 to 1996, as well as a trustee of University of Pittsburgh.[2] Zemprelli died on December 4, 2017, in Jupiter, Florida.[6]

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  1. ^ a b Kestenbaum, Lawrence (March 24, 2009). "Index to Politicians: Zealey to Ziegeweid". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2009-12-02.
  2. ^ a b c d "Edward P. Zemprelli '45". 2004 Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony booklet. The Penn State Alumni Association. June 4, 2004. Archived from the original on 2009-06-09.
  3. ^ Cox, Harold (2004). "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1963-1964" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  4. ^ Cox, Harold. "House Members "Z"". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  5. ^ Cox, Harold. "Senate Members "Z"". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  6. ^ Edward Zemprelli-obituary
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