J. Barry Stout (November 7, 1936 – October 29, 2016) was a Democratic politician and former member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who represented the 46th District after winning a special election in May 1977. He represented his district from June 7, 1977, through 2010.

Barry Stout
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 46th district
In office
June 7, 1977[1] – November 30, 2010
Preceded byAustin Murphy
Succeeded byTim Solobay
ConstituencyParts of Greene, Fayette, Washington, Beaver, and Westmoreland Counties.[2]
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 48th district
In office
January 5, 1971 – November 16, 1976
Preceded byAustin J. Murphy
Succeeded byDavid Sweet
Personal details
Born(1936-11-07)November 7, 1936
East Finley Township, Pennsylvania
DiedOctober 29, 2016(2016-10-29) (aged 79)
Bentleyville, Pennsylvania
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLenore A. Stout
ResidenceBentleyville, Pennsylvania
Alma materWashington & Jefferson College

Previously he was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1970 through 1976.

Biography

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The J. Barry Stout Park and Ride in South Strabane Township.

On October 22, 2004 PennDOT dedicated the "J. Barry Stout Park and Ride" off the "Beau Street" exit of I-70 in South Strabane Township.[4][5] Constructed by Greensburg-based Donegal Construction at a cost of $1.2 million, the lighted park and ride lot has 211 spaces and 7 handicapped-accessible spaces.[4] Stout initially suggested the location of the park and ride lot after learning that PennDOT owned the land, which is ideally situated near I-70, I-79, and Route 19.[5]

Stout has credited former Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania Ernie Kline with facilitating his election to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 1977.[6]

Death

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Stout died at the age of seventy-nine on October 29, 2016.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Cox, Harold (2004). "Pennsylvania Senate – 1977–1978" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  2. ^ Cox, Harold (n.d.). "Senate Members "S"". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  3. ^ Cox, Harold (n.d.). "House Members "S"". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  4. ^ a b "J. Barry Stout Park & Ride" (PDF) (Press release). Washington & Jefferson College. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 19, 2011. Retrieved July 2, 2008.
  5. ^ a b Warco, Katie (October 24, 2004). "Barry Stout Park-and-Ride dedicated in South Strabane". Observer Reporter. Retrieved July 2, 2008. [dead link]
  6. ^ Beveridge, Scott (May 14, 2009). "Former Pa. lieutenant governor Ernie Kline dies". Observer-Reporter. Archived from the original on December 11, 2009.
  7. ^ Longtime State sen. J. Barry Stout dies at 79
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