Katie True
- October 7, 2025
- 84 years
About Katie True
Katie True, 84, American politician, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1993–2000, 2003–2010).
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|Katie True (January 16, 1941 – October 7, 2025) was an American Republican politician, and a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1993 to 2000, then again from 2003 to 2010.
Early life and education
True was born in Baltimore, Maryland, but moved to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, as a youth. She was a graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School.
Career
True began her career in public service when she founded Kids Saving Kids, a nationally recognized drug-education program for elementary students. She was a Member of the National Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth and served as Youth Director for Pennsylvanians AWARE, a statewide drug and alcohol prevention coalition.
Political career
True's work in the community, combined with service as a Republican Committee woman, eventually led to a political career. She was first elected to represent the 37th district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1992. She served in that position until 2000, when she left the House to run for Pennsylvania Auditor General. She lost that election to Bob Casey, Jr.
After her defeat in 2000, True served as the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Commission for Women under Governor Tom Ridge.
In the 2002 election, True was elected to represent the 41st legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She retired prior to the 2010 election.
Later career
On April 4, 2011, Governor Tom Corbett named True to lead the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs within the Pennsylvania Department of State. As commissioner, True oversaw the state's professional and occupational hearing boards. The bureau provides administrative and legal support for all of the state's licensing boards - which oversees professionals from medical doctors to accountants and funeral directors – while protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public from fraudulent and unethical practitioners.
Death
True died on October 7, 2025, at the age of 84.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.What is the birth date of Katie True?
- A.February 16, 1941
- B.January 16, 1951
- C.March 16, 1941
- D.January 16, 1941correct
Katie True was born on January 16, 1941.
Source: Biography introduction
2.In what city was Katie True born?
- A.Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- B.Baltimore, Marylandcorrect
- C.Harrisburg, Maryland
- D.Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Katie True was born in Baltimore, Maryland.
Source: Early life and education section
3.Which high school did Katie True graduate from?
- A.Lancaster High School
- B.Pennsylvania Public High
- C.J. P. McCaskey High Schoolcorrect
- D.Baltimore High School
Katie True was a graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School.
Source: Early life and education section
4.What is the name of the drug-education program founded by Katie True?
- A.Kids Saving Kidscorrect
- B.Youth Drug Prevention
- C.AWARE Youth Coalition
- D.Drug Free Youth Initiative
Katie True founded Kids Saving Kids, which was a nationally recognized drug-education program for elementary students.
Source: Career section
5.Who defeated Katie True in the 2000 election for Pennsylvania Auditor General?
- A.John Smith
- B.Tom Corbett
- C.Bob Casey, Jr.correct
- D.Tom Ridge
Katie True lost the 2000 election for Pennsylvania Auditor General to Bob Casey, Jr.
Source: Political career section
6.What position did Katie True hold under Governor Tom Ridge after 2000?
- A.Pennsylvania Auditor General
- B.Secretary of the Department of State
- C.Commissioner of Professional Affairs
- D.Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Commission for Womencorrect
After her 2000 defeat, Katie True served as the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Commission for Women under Governor Tom Ridge.
Source: Political career section
7.In what year was Katie True first elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives?
- A.2002
- B.1992correct
- C.2003
- D.1993
Katie True was first elected to represent the 37th district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1992.
Source: Political career section
8.Which legislative district did Katie True represent starting in 2003?
- A.41st districtcorrect
- B.22nd district
- C.15th district
- D.37th district
In the 2002 election, Katie True was elected to represent the 41st legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Source: Political career section
9.What role did Governor Tom Corbett appoint Katie True to in 2011?
- A.Member of the House of Representatives
- B.Pennsylvania Auditor General
- C.Commissioner of the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairscorrect
- D.Director of the Pennsylvania Commission for Women
On April 4, 2011, Governor Tom Corbett named Katie True to lead the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs.
Source: Later career section
10.What is the age at which Katie True died?
- A.85
- B.82
- C.80
- D.84correct
Katie True died on October 7, 2025, at the age of 84.
Source: Death section
11.When did Katie True retire from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives?
- A.Before the 2010 electioncorrect
- B.In the year 2011
- C.After the 2010 election
- D.In the year 2000
Katie True retired prior to the 2010 election.
Source: Political career section
12.What was a pre-political service role held by Katie True in the drug prevention field?
- A.Director of Professional and Occupational Affairs
- B.Founder of the Commission for Women
- C.Statewide Licensing Board Coordinator
- D.Youth Director for Pennsylvanians AWAREcorrect
Katie True served as Youth Director for Pennsylvanians AWARE, a statewide drug and alcohol prevention coalition.
Source: Career section
13.What types of professionals did the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs oversee during Katie True's tenure?
- A.Only medical doctors
- B.Professionals ranging from medical doctors to funeral directorscorrect
- C.Only accountants
- D.Teachers, lawyers, and law enforcement officers
The bureau oversees professionals from medical doctors to accountants and funeral directors.
Source: Later career section
14.What specific organization did Katie True serve as a member of in addition to her role at Pennsylvanians AWARE?
- A.Lancaster County High School Board
- B.Republican National Committee
- C.Pennsylvania Commission for Women
- D.National Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youthcorrect
Katie True was a Member of the National Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth.
Source: Career section
15.On what date did Katie True pass away?
- A.October 7, 2025correct
- B.April 4, 2025
- C.January 16, 2025
- D.December 31, 2025
Katie True died on October 7, 2025.
Source: Death section
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