HR 359 — A Resolution expressing condolences on the death of the Honorable Edward J. Lucyk of Barnesville, Schuylkill County, former 11-term Member from the 123rd District of the House of Representatives.

PRINTER'S NO.    2528

                   THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 359
                                              Session of
                                                2025

     INTRODUCED BY BRENNAN, BARTON AND TWARDZIK, OCTOBER 27, 2025

     TO UNCONTESTED CALENDAR UNDER RULE 35 OCTOBER 27, 2025


                               A RESOLUTION
 1   Expressing condolences on the death of the Honorable Edward J.
 2      Lucyk of Barnesville, Schuylkill County, former 11-term
 3      Member from the 123rd District of the House of
 4      Representatives.
 5      WHEREAS, Born July 29, 1942, in Mahanoy City, Edward J. Lucyk
 6   died July 7, 2025, at 82 years of age; and
 7      WHEREAS, Elected to the House of Representatives in 1980, Mr.
 8   Lucyk faithfully represented the 123rd District from 1981
 9   through 2002; and
10      WHEREAS, The House of Representatives notes with respect Mr.
11   Lucyk's distinguished pursuits and achievements on behalf of
12   Schuylkill and Columbia Counties, this Commonwealth and our
13   nation; and
14      WHEREAS, A graduate of Mahanoy Area High School, Mr. Lucyk
15   received a bachelor of science degree from the United States
16   Military Academy at West Point in 1964; and
17      WHEREAS, Mr. Lucyk served two tours of duty in Vietnam,
18   achieving the rank of Captain and earning a Bronze Star with two
19   oak leaf clusters and the Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal and
 1   Vietnam Service Medal; and
 2      WHEREAS, While enlisted, Mr. Lucyk graduated with a master's
 3   degree in business administration from George Washington
 4   University; and
 5      WHEREAS, As a legislator, Mr. Lucyk dedicated his energies to
 6   securing services and assistance for veterans and seniors and
 7   advancing environmental and labor initiatives; and
 8      WHEREAS, Mr. Lucyk chaired the House Military and Veterans
 9   Affairs Committee and the Tourism and Recreational Development
10   Committee; and
11      WHEREAS, To Mr. Lucyk, "You've Got a Friend in Pennsylvania"
12   was the most meaningful of the changing State slogans; and
13      WHEREAS, Mr. Lucyk further contributed to the important work
14   of the House Appropriations Committee and the Legislative Coal
15   Caucus; and
16      WHEREAS, Mr. Lucyk's parents, Edward and Lucy Lucyk, and his
17   wife, Patricia Guinan Lucyk, preceded him in death; and
18      WHEREAS, His children, Matthew and Tara, and his
19   grandchildren, Lucy and Margaux, survive him; therefore be it
20      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives express
21   condolences on the death of the Honorable Edward J. Lucyk of
22   Barnesville, Schuylkill County, former 11-term Member from the
23   123rd District of the House of Representatives; and be it
24   further
25      RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
26   Mr. Lucyk's family in care of Tara Lucyk Gensler.




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