[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 12, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E32]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF PENNSYLVANIA STATE REPRESENTATIVE MIKE REESE

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                         HON. GUY RESCHENTHALER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 12, 2021

  Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Madam Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life of 
Pennsylvania State Representative Mike Reese, who passed away on 
January 2, 2021, at the age of 42. Representative Reese was a loving 
husband to his wife, Angela, father, mentor, and role model to his 
children Addison, Michael, and Claire, and friend to many in our region 
and across the Commonwealth.
  A lifelong Pennsylvanian, Representative Reese graduated from 
Duquesne University and obtained a Master's in Business Administration 
from Seton Hill University. Prior to his service in the state 
legislature, Representative Reese taught and served as an administrator 
at local schools and institutes of higher education in southwestern 
Pennsylvania. He also held the position of Chief of Staff for former 
Westmoreland County Commissioners Terry Marolt and Phil Light and 
assistant director and financial administrator for Westmoreland County.
  In 2008, Representative Reese was elected to represent the 59th 
Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 
serving portions of Westmoreland and Somerset Counties. Throughout his 
service, Representative Reese was a tireless advocate for the people of 
southwestern Pennsylvania. His hard work and dedication did not go 
unnoticed, and he held several leadership roles, including Republican 
Caucus Secretary and Republican Caucus Chairman.
  Madam Speaker, it is with profound sadness that I recognize the loss 
of State Representative Mike Reese. Representative Reese's 
accomplishments and legacy will leave a lasting impact on the 
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and he will be greatly missed by his 
family, friends, and community.

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