Bob Flick
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Robert J. "Bob" Flick is a former Republican
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
He was first elected to represent the 167th legislative district
in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
in 1982, succeeding retiring incumbent John Alden
. During his tenure, Flick sponsored several major pieces of legislation, including a December 2001 law overhauling Pennsylvania's 39 job-training programs and a 1995 educational reform law abolishing terminal and travel sabbatical leaves for teachers in public schools and placed requirements on educational sabbaticals to enhance teaching skills. He was a leading advocate for welfare reform
, writing a law to eliminate the “transitionally needy” category of general assistance which provided cash grants to able-bodied adults and implementing job-training, parental responsibility, and “workfare
” programs. He also served as Pennsylvania Chairman of the American Legislative Exchange Council
. He retired prior to the 2006 elections
. In 2007, it was revealed that Flick, as a lame duck
legislator, attended legislative training trips at the public's expense after his retirement.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
He was first elected to represent the 167th legislative district
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 167
The 167th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located within Chester County and includes the following areas:* Charlestown Township* East Pikeland Township* East Whiteland Township* Easttown Township* Malvern* West Whiteland Township...
in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
in 1982, succeeding retiring incumbent John Alden
John Alden (politician)
John Alden is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. In May 1982, one of Alden's three daughters, 14-year-old Denise, was found fatally shot in his law office. Her death was ultimately ruled accidental. He did not seek re-election to the House that year, and was...
. During his tenure, Flick sponsored several major pieces of legislation, including a December 2001 law overhauling Pennsylvania's 39 job-training programs and a 1995 educational reform law abolishing terminal and travel sabbatical leaves for teachers in public schools and placed requirements on educational sabbaticals to enhance teaching skills. He was a leading advocate for welfare reform
Welfare reform
Welfare reform refers to the process of reforming the framework of social security and welfare provisions, but what is considered reform is a matter of opinion. The term was used in the United States to support the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act...
, writing a law to eliminate the “transitionally needy” category of general assistance which provided cash grants to able-bodied adults and implementing job-training, parental responsibility, and “workfare
Workfare
Workfare is an alternative model to conventional social welfare systems. The term was first introduced by civil rights leader James Charles Evers in 1968; however, it was popularized by Richard Nixon in a televised speech August 1969...
” programs. He also served as Pennsylvania Chairman of the American Legislative Exchange Council
American Legislative Exchange Council
The American Legislative Exchange Council is a politically conservative 501 non-profit Policy Organization, consisting of both state legislators and members of the private sector. ALEC's mission statement describes the organization's purpose as the advancement of free-market principles, limited...
. He retired prior to the 2006 elections
Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2006
The 2006 Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 7, 2006, with all districts being contested. Necessary primary elections were held on May 16, 2006. Members elected in 2006 were inaugurated on January 2, 2007...
. In 2007, it was revealed that Flick, as a lame duck
Lame duck (politics)
A lame duck is an elected official who is approaching the end of his or her tenure, and especially an official whose successor has already been elected.-Description:The status can be due to*having lost a re-election bid...
legislator, attended legislative training trips at the public's expense after his retirement.
External links
- State Representative Bob Flick official PA House website (archived)
- Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus - Bob Flick official caucus website (archived)