PRINTER'S NO. 2014
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
383
Session of
2022
INTRODUCED BY COSTA, OCTOBER 26, 2022
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, OCTOBER 26, 2022
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and achievements of former State
Representative Tony DeLuca.
WHEREAS, Representative Anthony "Tony" DeLuca passed away on
October 9, 2022, at 85 years of age; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DeLuca was born in the East Liberty neighborhood
of Pittsburgh on June 3, 1937, the son of the late Lawrence and
Katherine DeLuca; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DeLuca graduated from Westinghouse High School
and the Community College of Allegheny County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DeLuca was married to his beloved wife of 66
years, Constance "Connie" DeLuca, prior to her passing in 2021;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. DeLuca operated DeLuca's Meat Market with his
father and brother; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DeLuca served as a member of Penn Hills Borough
Council for five years and as Deputy Mayor for two years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DeLuca served as a member of the Pennsylvania
House of Representatives in the 32nd Legislative District for 39
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years from 1983 until his passing, making him the longest-
serving member of the House; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DeLuca proudly served as the Democratic Chairman
of the House Insurance Committee for more than 20 years, during
which time he championed legislation to increase access to the
Children's Health Insurance Program and to improve
accountability measures for medical professionals; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DeLuca was a vocal advocate for cancer awareness
and early detection after he was first diagnosed with lymphoma
and his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, earning him the
Leadership Award from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of
Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DeLuca was a dedicated public servant who gave
his time, passion and energy to many residents in Allegheny
County and across this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DeLuca is survived by his sons, Larry and
Anthony, daughters, Debbie Brinker and Michele Joyce, nine
grandchildren, three great-granchildren and many other family
members, friends and colleagues; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate honor the life and achievements of
former State Representative Tony DeLuca, and extend heartfelt
sorrow on his passing.
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