Frank LaRose
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| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 27th district |
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Assumed office January 3, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Kevin Coughlin |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 18, 1979 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Lauren LaRose |
| Residence | Hudson, Ohio, U.S. |
| Alma mater | The Ohio State University (B.S.) |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Religion | Catholic |
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| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1998–2007 |
| Rank |
 Sergeant First Class
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| Unit |
101st Airborne Division 19th Special Forces Group |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards |
 Bronze Star Medal
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Frank LaRose (born April 18, 1979) serves the citizens of Ohio's 27th Senate district which includes Wayne County as well as portions of Stark and Summit Counties. He serves as chairman of the Ohio Senate’s Transportation, Commerce and Labor Committee and sits on the Agriculture, Education, Financial Institutions, Government Oversight and Reform, Insurance, State and Local Government, and Ways and Means Committees. Senator LaRose, a decorated Army Veteran who served in the U.S. Special Forces as a Green Beret,[4] resides in Hudson, OH
Frank LaRose, Jr., born at Akron City Hospital, grew up in Copley Township in Summit County, Ohio. He developed his strong work ethic and sense of responsibility at a young age while working on a small family-owned farm in northeastern Ohio. From an early age, he showed an inclination for leadership and dedication to his community, earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest award given by the Boy Scouts of America. His scout leader, a World War II veteran, was his inspiration to pursue a career defending his fellow citizens. Following his graduation from Copley High School, he fulfilled his life-long dream by enlisting in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne and eventually serving in the U.S. Special Forces as a Green Beret. Over the course of his decade in uniform, during which he was stationed throughout the globe, LaRose received numerous commendations and honors, including the Bronze Star for his service as a Sergeant First Class in Iraq with the U.S. Special Forces.
After returning from Iraq, LaRose married Lauren Kappa and graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Consumer Affairs and a minor in Business Administration. LaRose continues to serve his community as a board member of the Ohio Historical Society and as the Juniot Vice Commander of the Fairlawn Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). He is also a member of the executive board for the Great Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America. He lives in Hudson with his wife, Lauren, their three daughters, Hadley, Ellison, and Lainey, and their dog Rosie.
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