Martin P. Mullen
| Martin P. Mullen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 189th district | |
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In office 1969–1982 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Battisto |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Philadelphia County district | |
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In office 1955–1968 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 29, 1921 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died |
February 26, 1996 (aged 74) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Mullen |
| Children | John J. Mullen Esq. |
| Residence | Philadelphia |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, Temple Law School |
| Occupation | Attorney, Politician |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army Air Corps |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | World War II Pacific Theater |
Martin P. Mullen (July 29, 1921 – February 26, 1996)[1] was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Born to Irish immigrants John and Nellie Mullen he grew up in Philadelphia and attended the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.[2] His education was interrupted by World War II during which he served in the Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theater eventually rising to the rank of Sergeant.[3] After the war he returned to Philadelphia and finished his degree at Wharton in 1948.[4] He later attended Temple Law School and received his Juris Doctor in 1954. He served as in-house counsel for Wanamaker's department store until 1988.[5]
He served in office from 1952 to 1982, when he left office after redistricting following the 1980 census.[6][7] During his time in office he was one of the most vocal opponents of abortion, adultery and pornography.[8] He unsuccessfully sponsored legislation that sought to outlaw all three. In 1974 he unsuccessfully ran for governor receiving only 19% of the vote.[9]