Joseph F. Markosek | |
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| Member of thePennsylvania House of Representatives from the25th district | |
| In office January 4, 1983 – November 30, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Lee Taddonio |
| Succeeded by | Brandon Markosek |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1950-01-27)January 27, 1950 (age 75) Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Monroeville, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame |
| Occupation | Legislator |
| Website | www.hacd.net |
Joseph F. Markosek (born January 27, 1950) is an American politician who served as a member of thePennsylvania House of Representatives for the25th district from 1983 to 2021. In February 2018, Markosek announced his retirement and endorsed his son,Brandon, to replace him.[1]
Markosek was born inPittsburgh. He graduated from theUniversity of Notre Dame in 1972.[citation needed]
Before taking office in 1983, Markosek worked withWestinghouse Electric Corporation as a buyer of nuclear components. He was sent to Three Mile Island immediately following the nuclear accident in 1979 as part of the repair/recovery team.[citation needed]
Markosek served as the Democratic chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. The committee was composed of 37 members. The committee conducts budget hearings each spring to review and evaluate the governor’s executive budget proposal. It also meets regularly while the House is in session to evaluate legislative proposals for fiscal implications prior to moving a bill forward in the legislative process.[2]
Previously, Markosek served as Democratic chairman of the House Transportation Committee.[citation needed] His leadership led to the passage of Act 44 of 2007, Pennsylvania’s major transportation funding mechanism, which has provided more than $2 billion in additional transportation funding for Pennsylvania.[3] Markosek also advocated for the widening of the Route 22 corridor in theMurrysville region of his legislative district.[citation needed]
Throughout Markosek’s career, he worked to services services for Pennsylvania’s citizens with developmental disabilities, particularly those withautism spectrum disorders. He also led special committees to investigate issues such as auto theft and problems faced by older drivers. While Markosek was pleased the legislature enacted a texting ban to help make our roads safer, he continued to work to enact comprehensivedistracted driving legislation.[4]