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Irvis, K. Leroy, 1919-2006

Authoritative Name:: Irvis, K. Leroy, 1919-2006
Biography:: Speaker of the House of Representatives in the General Assembly, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. "130th Speaker, 1977-78 and 1983-88; House Member: 30 years, 1959-88; Democrat of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County" -- Pennsylvania General Assembly website. http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/VC/visitor_info/gallery/irvis.htm