Allan Holman

Allan W. Holman, Jr.
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 86th district
In office 1969–1970
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	William J. Moore
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Perry County district
In office 1961–1968
Personal details
Born	July 28, 1929 Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Died	September 6, 2010(2010-09-06) (aged 81) New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Joan Robinson Holman
Children	Andrew Holman, Robin Loy, Anne Hastie
Alma mater	Gettysburg College, Dickinson Law School
Occupation	lawyer

Allan W. Holman, Jr. (July 28, 1929 – September 6, 2010) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, in 1929. He married Joan Robinson and raised a family of three children, Andrew, Robin, and Anne. He later had eight grandchildren, Jenn, Sarah, Rachael, Robbie, Sam, Andy, Elliott, and Julian. After serving as a state Representative, he continued his career as a lawyer, and began the Law Offices of Holman and Holman with daughter Robin. He also created plans for Little Buffalo State Park; thus the park lake was named "Holman Lake" in his honor. Though referred to as "Holman's Mudhole" in the beginning, the park became a beautiful spot for hikers, swimmers, boaters, and fishing enthusiasts.^[citation needed] Throughout his life, Holman also donated money to various charities. He volunteered with the Boy Scouts, and served as a member of many organizations throughout Perry County. He also spent a lot of time watching sports, Penn State being his favorite team.[1]

References

1. Cox, Harold. "House Members H". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.