David C. Shapiro (February 16, 1925 – August 1, 1981) was an American dentist and politician.

Born in Mendota, Illinois, Shapiro served in the United States Army during World War II. He went to Stanford University. Shapiro then received his bachelor's and dentist degrees from University of Illinois. He was a dentist in Amboy, Illinois. Shapiro served on the Amboy City Council and on the Amboy Unit School Board. Shapiro also president of the Lee County Board of Health. In 1969, Shapiro served in the Illinois House of Representatives and was a Republican. He then served in the Illinois State Senate until his death. Shapiro died at his summer home in Livingston, Montana. He had been ill with cancer and diabetes.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ↑ 'Illinois Blue Book 1979-1980,' Biographical Sketch of David C. Shapiro, pg. 140
  2. ↑ 'State Sen. David Shapiro dies; highly regarded GOP leader,' Chicago Tribune, August 2, 1981, section 3, pg. 15


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