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Benjamin Swan, Sr.

Representative Benjamin Swan, Sr.'s Biography

Benjamin Swan, Sr.
Full Name: Benjamin Swan, Sr.
Office: State House (MA) - Eleventh Hampden, Democratic
First Elected: 1994
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Peggy; 7 Children: Martha, Halbert, Benjamin, Jonathan, Virginia, Lise
Birth Date: 09/18/1933
Birth Place: Belzoni, MS
Home City: Springfield, MA
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Education

MEd, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1977
BFA, FashionArt School, 1961
Attended, Howard University

Political Experience

Representative, Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1994-present
Democratic City Committee, 1990-present
Ward Democratic Committee, 1990-present
Republican City Committee, 1971-1975
Republican Ward Committee, 1971-1975

Current Legislative Committees

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

Vice-Chairperson, House Committee on Post Audit and Oversight
Member, National Black Caucus of State Legislators

Professional Experience

Therapist, Gandara Mental Health Center, 1992-1994
Independent Consultant, 1986-1994
Consultant, Northern Educational Service, 1989-1992
Vice President, B.E.S.T. Technical Corporation, 1986-1989
Manager, Tennessee Valley Authority, 1981-1986
Owner, Benjamin Swan Associates, 1972-1981
United States Army, 1953-1961

Organizations

Member, American Association of Retired Persons
Member, American Legion
Member, Arise for Social Justice
Member, The Association for the Study of Classical African Civilization
Member, Black Men of Greater Springfield
Member, Elks Harmony Lodge #140
Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Member, National Caucus of Black State Legislators
Member, PHFAM
Member, Phi Delta Kappa
Member, Prince Hall Masonry
Member, Richard Allen Lodge #30
Member, Rotary International
Member, Springfield Sunrise Rotary
Member, University of Massachusetts Amherst Alumni Association
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Contact Information

Capitol Email
Benjamin.Swan@mahouse.gov

Capitol Website

District Email
B.Swan@verizon.net

Capitol
State House, Room 127
Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617-722-2680
Fax: 617-722-2846

District
815 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
Phone: 413-739-8547
Fax: 413-739-8572

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