Gerald Kaufman, 92, from Philadelphia, three timely members of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Representatives, former executive director of AWBURY ARBORETUM, the first president of the Methossist methodist partnership from Jeshern-Frankford, on Saturday, May, May, May 10, Age in the hospital Methodist Hospital Jferson.
Mr. Kaufman, described by the self -proclaimed democrat of Pittsburgh, was elected to the House of Representatives in 1966 and It served three terms Until November 1972, he represented Pittsburgh and Allegheny’s unit, in particular, he supported the adoption of amendment to equal rights in 1971 to the constitution of Pennsylvania.
He served in the Health and Social (*92*) Committee and in the Chamber, presided over the Social (*92*) Podgałykanie Men’s Social (*92*) and Aggressively dealt with poverty, industrial development and other public problems.
“Although only six years have passed … I was very at the forefront in so many issues of our time, environmental rights, and civil rights,” he said in an interview with Jennifer Ott of 2019, then the archivist of the Chamber of Representatives. “I was very active and I think I touched the liberal base of my district because I was open as hell.”
Mr. Kaufman said that he had a politically influence of Kirkland Leroy Irvis, a former speaker of the house and other progressive leaders. He protested against the war in Vietnam and told Ott that adopting amendment of equal rights was “one of my most proud moments” … very satisfying and very stimulating for me. “
After the third term of office, Mr. Kaufman left the house. “I achieved what I wanted to achieve in six years, and it was time to go further,” he said in 2019. “I don’t think I had a personality to make a career out of it.
“He quickly appeared as his master, recognizing the need for a formal organization dealing with connecting the community and the protection of our streams and green spaces.”
Then he worked for non -legal assistance organization in Pennsylvania, and later as a consultant for organizational development in Philadelphia. In the 1980s, he was the executive director of the American Institute of Criminal Justice, director of the overcrowding project in prison and the president of the Public Policy Effective Policy Center.
He was the president of the American Chapter in the south -eastern part of Pennsylvania for democratic actions in the 90s and sat on the boards of Pennsylvania Prison Society, Utility Services Services Fund and other groups. “I’ve always wanted to work in social change organizations.” He said in 2019.
Mr. Kaufman was the executive director of Awbury Arboretum in 2000–2009 and helped to establish the partnership of Watershed Wereay/Tacony-Frankford in 2005. He was the president of the Watershed partnership in 2005–2014.
“We are deeply grateful for Gerry’s vision, dedication and unwavering involvement in the health and vitality of our catchment,” said former colleagues from TTF Wa tribute. “His heritage lives on every trail, a planted tree and a community gathered under the care of our common environment.”
“I did news for so many problems, and the district answered me and it was a very liberal district and I was very liberal.”
Before his time at home, Mr. Kaufman practiced corporate, tax and business law in Pittsburgh. Later in Philadelphia he wrote an opinion about local governments for Inquirer and Daily News.
IN Hołdy onlineThe former colleagues praised their “passion for nature, community and mergers” and called him a “visionary leader and friend.” One former friend he said: “Gerry, with his smart intellect, good humor and strong persuasive skills, led and won many battles for needy people and communities. … Gerry was my hero.”
Gerald Kaufman He was born on June 14, 1932 in Pittsburgh. He was interested in politics, law and social service as a adolescent man and obtained a bachelor’s title Political sciences and the government At the University of Yale in 1954, the first degree of law at Columbia Law School in 1957.
He joined his father, himself, for some time practicing the law in Pittsburgh, but he discovered that his true passion was politics and public service. So, after sitting on the Alleghena Council and working on a failed Molly Yard campaign for a representative of the state in the early 1960s, he led and won.
“We are unsuccessful. We have done nothing to become an effective government force that this state needs.”
He served in the army reserve, married and had a daughter, Ann and son Jim. After the divorce, he married Shelly Yanoff and welcomed her family in his.
Mr. Kaufman liked to surf in Jersey Shore. He was an avid reader, especially Latin American writers, and created unofficial book clubs with friends.
He and his wife lived in Mount Airy for decades and organized unforgettable dinner parties, at which Mr. Kaufman initiated vibrant discussions, especially with adolescent people, about current events and significant problems.
“He was very sociable, inquisitive and opinions,” said his stepson David Yanoff. “He was interesting and addictive. He always wanted to know what people were thinking.”
In addition to his wife and children, Mr. Kaufman survived other relatives. The sister died earlier.
The services were held on May 16.
Donations on his behalf may be transferred to American Civil Liberties Union125 Broad St., 18th floor, New York, NY 10004; AND Awbury Arboretum1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA. 19138.
