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Martin G. Bednarek

(1955 - )

Politician, banker, real estate owner, Polish community leader.

Born in Philadelphia (1955); married; 3 children.

Education: Bachelor of Liberal Arts ( ), St. Vincent College, Latrobe, PA.

Career: democratic committeeman (1976), Democratic leader of the 64th Ward ( ) comprising about 10,000 constituents; Member of the nine member Philadelphia Board of Education (2001 - 2003); member of the five member Philadelphia School Reform Commission (2003 - 2011?) representing city of Philadelphia confirmed by State Senate; Democratic candidate in the 6th Councilmanic District.

Chief executive officer of the Washington Savings Association (small community bank); real estate appraiser and consultant for the family owned Bednarek Real Estate & Insurance.

Founder and director of the Northeast Girls Basketball Club; also coach of the team (about 30 years).

Affiliation: Democrat, Roman Catholic.

Office: Washington Savings Bank, 2900 Comly Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154;
Bednarek Real Estate & Insurance, 3545 Ryan Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19136.

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer and Port Richmond Star articles; internet.

From the "Who's Polish" Files of the Poles in America Foundation -- www.poles.org
Port Richmond Star, Jan. 27, 2011

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Phila. Inquirer, Oct. 1, 2003

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Phila. Inquirer, Sept. 4, 2003

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Phila. Inquirer, April 3, 2003

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