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