Jeff Pyle

Infobox Officeholder


name = Jeffrey P. Pyle
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birth_date = birth date|1964|8|30|mf=y
birth_place = Kittanning, Pennsylvania
residence = Ford City, Pennsylvania
state_house = Pennsylvania
district = 60th
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term_start = January 4, 2005
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predecessor = Jeff Coleman
successor = Incumbent
party = Republican
religion = Protestant
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alma_mater = Indiana University West Virginia University
spouse = Michele Pyle
children = Katie and Lauren
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Jeffrey P. "Jeff" Pyle (born August 30, 1964) is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and was elected in 2004. He represents the 60th District which includes parts of Armstrong and Indiana counties.

Pyle is a 1986 graduate West Virginia University, receiving a bachelor of arts degree in political science. He later earned a bachelor of science in secondary social studies education, graduating cum laude from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1991. Pyle went on to teach American history and government at Ford City High School. He was recognized for his efforts in and out of the classroom, being named Educator of the Year within his school district in 1999 and Conservation Educator of the Year in 2000

Prior to his election to the house in 2004, Pyle was the Mayor of Ford City, Pennsylvania. In 2004, he took over 61% of the vote in winning his first term. He was re-elected in 2006 with over 70% of the vote.

Legislative career

In his first term, Pyle introduced legislation to increase the penalties on drug delivery resulting in death. This passed the house 199-0 but was not considered by the Senate. [ [http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/BH/2005/0/HB1704.HTM House Bill 1704 History ] ] He also worked on legislation to provide property tax relief by raising the state sales tax by 1%. The amendment failed by a few votes. [http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/search/s_458121.html Pittsburgh Tribune Review, House vote seals deal on tax relief]

In 2007, Representative Pyle was appointed as a Deputy Whip and chairs the Task Force on Drugs and Law Enforcement. He also serves on the following committees: Environmental Resources and Energy, Labor Relations, Liquor Control and as the Republican Secretary of Transportation. In addition, he serves on the House Republican Policy Committee and is a member of the Firemens, Sportsmens Caucuses and chairs the Coal Caucus.

Personal

Pyle is a survivor of kidney cancer, which was discovered shortly after his election. He underwent surgery and has made a full recovery. Since then, he has remained very active with the American Cancer Society and its Relay for Life.

References

External links

* [http://www.reppyle.com/ Representive offical website]
* [http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/house_bio.cfm?id=1019 PA House profile]