Clarence D. Bell

Clarence Deshong Bell (February 4, 1914 – July 26, 2002) was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania's 9th Senatorial district from 1960 until his death in 2002. He also served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1954 to 1959.

Clarence D. Bell
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 9th district
In office
January 3, 1961  July 26, 2002
Preceded byGeorge Watkins
Succeeded byDominic Pileggi
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the Delaware County district
In office
January 3, 1955  November 30, 1960
Personal details
BornFebruary 4, 1914
Upland, Pennsylvania
DiedJuly 26, 2002(2002-07-26) (aged 88)
Chester, Pennsylvania
Resting placeChester Rural Cemetery, Chester, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMary Isabel James
Children2 children
Alma materSwarthmore College (BA)
Harvard University (LLB)
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College

Bell is the longest-serving state senator in Pennsylvania history.

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