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Louise Williams Bishop
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 192nd district |
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| In office January 3, 1989 – December 16, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Chaka Fattah |
| Succeeded by | Lynwood Savage |
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| Born | June 27, 1933 Cairo, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Philadelphia |
Louise E. Williams Bishop was an important person in Pennsylvania politics and broadcasting. She was born on June 27, 1933. She was a member of the Democratic Party.
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Who Was Louise Bishop?
Louise Bishop served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state of Pennsylvania. She represented the 192nd District. She started her term on January 3, 1989. She served in this role for many years.
A Voice on the Radio
Before her time in politics, Louise Bishop was well-known in radio. She worked in radio broadcasting for a long time. She was famous for helping to keep people calm in Philadelphia. This happened during a difficult time in April 1968. This was after the death of Martin Luther King Jr.. Her calm voice helped many people.
Honored for Her Work
Because of her important work, Louise Bishop was honored. She was added to the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame. This special event happened on November 22, 2013. It recognized her big impact on broadcasting.
Her Music Career
Louise Bishop also had a short music career. She used the stage name "Lois Lane." In 1964, she released a song called "Turn me loose." This song was released on Wand Records.
Leaving Her Role
Louise Bishop finished her time in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She stepped down from her position on December 16, 2015.
