William J. Green

A Representative from Pennsylvania. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. , June 24, 1938. Attended St. Joseph's Prep School. B. A. , St. Joseph's College, 1960. Attended Villanova Law School. Elected chairman of the Philadelphia County Executive Committee. Elected as a Democrat, by special election, April 28, 1964, to the Eighty-eighth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his father, William Joseph Green, Jr. Reelected to the six succeeding Congresses and served from April 28, 1964, until January 3, 1977. Was not a candidate in 1976 for reelection to the Ninety-fifth Congress but was an unsuccessful candidate for election to the United States Senate. Elected Mayor of Philadelphia in 1979 and served from January 7, 1980, to January 2, 1984. Was not a candidate for reelection in 1983. Resumed the practice of law. Is a resident of Philadelphia, Pa.