A Resolution honoring the life and extending condolences to the family of Richard Roman, a distinguished public servant of the Commonwealth.

PRINTER'S NO. 1331
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 196
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY FLYNN, BAKER, TARTAGLIONE, MALONE, J. WARD,
ROBINSON, MASTRIANO, ARGALL, PHILLIPS-HILL, CULVER, KIM,
BROWN, COSTA, VOGEL AND STREET, NOVEMBER 24, 2025
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, NOVEMBER 24, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and extending condolences to the family of
Richard Roman, a distinguished public servant of the
Commonwealth.
WHEREAS, Richard "Rich" Roman was born in Hazleton and was
the son of Deacon Robert and Dolores Roman; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Roman attended the Hazleton Area School District
and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil
Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Roman devoted a lifetime of distinguished
service to the people of this Commonwealth through his roles in
the Department of Transportation, including:
(1) Transportation District Executive, District 4, from
August 2019 through November 2025;
(2) Director, Bureau of Maintenance and Operations, from
February 2014 through August 2019;
(3) Assistant Highway District Engineer, District 8,
from April 2010 through January 2014;
(4) Senior Civil Engineer Manager, District 8, from July
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2004 through April 2010;
(5) Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor, Transportation,
District 8, from January 2002 through July 2004;
(6) Highway Design Supervisor, District 8, from March
2001 through January 2002;
(7) Civil Engineer, District 8, from May 1999 through
March 2001;
(8) Civil Engineer Trainee, District 8, from May 1998
through May 1999;
(9) Roadway Programs Technician 2, Luzerne County, from
October 1997 through May 1998;
(10) Transportation Construction Inspector, District 4,
from June 1997 through October 1997; and
(11) Engineering, Scientific and Technical Intern,
District 4, from August 1993 through August 1995;
and
WHEREAS, In each of these positions Mr. Roman exhibited
uncommon dedication, technical skill, professionalism and a
steady commitment to advancing safe, effective transportation
infrastructure both locally and across this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, A visionary leader in transportation engineering,
Mr. Roman paved the way for progress across this Commonwealth by
overseeing critical projects that enhanced infrastructure,
advanced safety and improved the daily lives of countless
Pennsylvanians; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Roman passed away on November 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his parents, Mr. Roman is survived by
his brother, Robert Roman; sister-in-law, Sherry Roman; and
niece, Hayley Roman; and
WHEREAS, The Department of Transportation and the broader
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transportation community will continue to honor Mr. Roman's
legacy by advancing innovative projects and fostering a culture
of collaboration, safety and integrity in all future endeavors;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Roman is remembered not only for his
professional accomplishments, but also for his kindness,
humility and the genuine respect he showed to colleagues,
friends and family; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate honor the life and express
condolences to the family of Richard Roman; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
the Roman family.
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