Michael O'Pake

Michael A. O'Pake (February 2, 1940 – December 27, 2010) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 11th District from 1973 to 2010.

[1] O'Pake was born on February 2, 1940,[2] in Reading, Pennsylvania to Michael E. and Anna M.

[2] In 1972, O'Pake was elected to represent the 11th district in the Pennsylvania State Senate.

[2] In November 2000, he was chosen as the Democratic Whip for the Pennsylvania State Senate.

[2][3] O'Pake died on December 27, 2010, at age 70, following complications from heart bypass surgery.