William F. Goodling facts for kids
William Franklin "Bill" Goodling (born December 5, 1927 – died September 17, 2017) was an American politician. He was a member of the Republican Party. Bill Goodling served in the United States House of Representatives, which is part of the U.S. Congress. He represented a part of Pennsylvania for many years.
Meet Bill Goodling
William Franklin "Bill" Goodling was born in Loganville, Pennsylvania, on December 5, 1927. He grew up in Pennsylvania. He became a well-known politician.
His Time in Congress
Bill Goodling was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1975. This is a very important part of the U.S. government. He represented the 19th congressional district of Pennsylvania. He served in Congress for a long time, from 1975 until 2001. During his time, he helped make laws for the country.
After Congress
After leaving Congress in 2001, Bill Goodling continued to be involved in important work. He became the leader, or Chairman of the Board, of the Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy. This organization helps families learn to read and improve their education.
His Later Years
Bill Goodling passed away on September 17, 2017, in York, Pennsylvania. He was 89 years old. His death was caused by a serious health issue related to his brain.
- official U.S. House website (archived)
