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Bernard F. Grabowski
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 6th district |
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| In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1967 |
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| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Thomas J. Meskill |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's At-large district |
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| In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1965 |
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| Preceded by | Frank Kowalski |
| Succeeded by | District eliminated |
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| Born | June 11, 1923 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | August 30, 2019 (aged 96) Bristol, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Connecticut University of Connecticut School of Law |
Bernard Francis Grabowski (born June 11, 1923 – died August 30, 2019) was an American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for the state of Connecticut. This means he was elected to represent people from Connecticut in the United States Congress.
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Who Was Bernard Grabowski?
Bernard Grabowski was born in New Haven, Connecticut. He studied at the University of Connecticut and later at the University of Connecticut School of Law. After his education, he became involved in public service and politics.
Serving in Congress
In 1962, Bernard Grabowski was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He represented Connecticut as a member of the Democratic Party. At that time, he held an "at-large" seat. This means he represented the entire state of Connecticut, rather than just one specific area or district.
He served in the 88th Congress and the 89th Congress. His time in Congress lasted from January 3, 1963, to January 3, 1967. During these years, he worked on laws and issues important to the people of Connecticut and the country.
Representing a District
After serving as an at-large representative, the way Connecticut's seats in Congress were organized changed. From 1965 to 1967, he represented Connecticut's 6th congressional district. This district covered a specific part of the state.
In 1966, Bernard Grabowski ran for re-election but did not win. After his time in Congress, he continued to live in Connecticut.
Later Life
Bernard Grabowski passed away on August 30, 2019. He was 96 years old when he died in Bristol, Connecticut.
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