THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY SCAVELLO, PEIFER, R. BROWN, BOYD, CALTAGIRONE, CAUSER, CHRISTIANA, COHEN, CONKLIN, D. COSTA, CUTLER, DeLUCA, DiGIROLAMO, EVERETT, FLECK, GEIST, GEORGE, GILLESPIE, GINGRICH, GODSHALL, GOODMAN, GRELL, GROVE, HAHN, HARHART, HARRIS, HESS, JAMES, KAVULICH, M. K. KELLER, KNOWLES, MACKENZIE, MAJOR, MANN, MARSICO, MILLARD, MURT, MUSTIO, O'NEILL, PARKER, PAYNE, PICKETT, QUINN, ROCK, ROSS, SABATINA, SANTONI, SAYLOR, SCHMOTZER, SONNEY, STABACK, STERN, STEVENSON, SWANGER, VEREB AND WATERS, JUNE 4, 2012

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, JUNE 4, 2012  

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life of Dr. Joseph "Doc" Mattioli, founder and

chairman of the board of Pocono Raceway, who died January 26,

2012.

WHEREAS, Dr. Joseph Mattioli, known as "Doc" by his friends

and associates, was born in Old Forge on April 14, 1925; and

WHEREAS, During World War II, Dr. Mattioli served his country

with dedication and courage as a Navy medic in the Pacific; and

WHEREAS, After serving in World War II, Dr. Mattioli enrolled

in the dentistry program at Temple University; and

WHEREAS, After graduation, Dr. Mattioli opened his own dental

practice which, due to his skill and dedication, became very

successful; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Mattioli also invested in and developed

properties in Philadelphia and northeastern Pennsylvania, where

he became involved in the start up of Pocono Raceway; and

WHEREAS, In the early 1960s, Dr. Mattioli founded Pocono

Raceway, and under his leadership, the track grew in prominence,

hosting 68 successful NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Mattioli oversaw all aspects of Pocono Raceway

operations until last fall when he turned over operations of the

track to his grandchildren to carry on his legacy; and

WHEREAS, Today, Pocono Raceway is one of the last remaining

family-owned and family-run tracks on the NASCAR Sprint Cup

Series schedule; and

WHEREAS, Due to Dr. Mattioli's efforts, Pocono Raceway is

also the world's largest solar-powered sports facility and is a

leader in the renewable energy and environmental fields; and

WHEREAS, Well known for his dedication to his community, Dr.

Mattioli received the Philanthropic Lifetime Achievement Award

for his generous and continuous contributions to local civic

organizations, hospitals, schools and charities; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Mattioli served on the board of directors of

numerous organizations and was dedicated to improving the

quality of life in northeastern Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, On January 26, 2012, after battling a lengthy

illness, Dr. Mattioli passed away surrounded by his loving

family; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Mattioli is survived by his wife of 63 years,

Rose; daughters, "Looie" and Michele; son, Joseph III; seven

grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, It is fitting to recognize an extraordinary man who

served his country and community, and Dr. Mattioli was one of

the most respected and admired men in automobile racing;

therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor the life of

Dr. Joseph "Doc" Mattioli, founder and chairman of the board of

Pocono Raceway, who died January 26, 2012.