Luther F. Cole
American lawyer and politician
Born
1925
100 years ago
Died
July 26th, 2013
11 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a lawyer in the United States and held various political positions throughout a career in public service. Contributed to legislative processes and community development initiatives. Represented constituents through work in local and state governments, focusing on legal and social issues. Played a significant role in the governance of the areas he served, advocating for policies that affected the community. His work involved collaboration with other leaders and stakeholders to address legal matters and public policy.
Served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Worked on community development initiatives
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