Tom Corbett

Tom Corbett was an American politician who served as the forty-sixth Governor of Pennsylvania, from 2011 to 2015. He was a member of the Republican Party and had a distinguished career in politics that spanned over three decades. Corbett was born on June 17, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was raised in an Irish Catholic family.

Corbett attended St. Joseph's Preparatory School in Philadelphia before earning a bachelor's degree from Lebanon Valley College in 1971. He then worked briefly as a high school teacher before earning his law degree from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas, in 1975.

After completing law school, Corbett returned to Pennsylvania and joined a private law firm. In 1980, he was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, where he served for six years. He was later appointed as Pennsylvania's Attorney General, a position that he held from 1995 to 1997. In 2004, he was elected as Pennsylvania's Attorney General and was re-elected in 2008.

One of Tom Corbett's most significant achievements was his role in the investigation of the Penn State sex abuse scandal. In 2009, he organized a grand jury to investigate the allegations against Jerry Sandusky, a former assistant football coach at Penn State. Corbett's efforts ultimately resulted in Sandusky being convicted of 45 counts of sexual abuse.

Tom Corbett was a man of strong values and a firm believer in the importance of public service. He was known for his integrity, honesty, and compassion. He was also a goal-oriented individual who was committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Before Tom Corbett became famous, he faced many challenges and obstacles. As a young man, he struggled with dyslexia, which made it difficult for him to learn to read and write. Despite this, he persevered and went on to achieve academic success and a successful career in politics.

Tom Corbett was married to Susan Manbeck, and the couple had two children, a son named Tom, and a daughter named Katherine. He was a devoted family man and spent much of his free time with his loved ones.

Throughout his career, Tom Corbett was associated with many influential people in the political arena. He was a close friend of fellow Pennsylvania politician, Arlen Specter, who urged then-President George H.W. Bush to nominate Corbett for the position of United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania. He also had many colleagues, rivals, and fans within the Republican Party who respected him for his leadership and dedication to public service.