Mario Civera, Jr.

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name = Mario Civera, Jr.
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state_house = Pennsylvania
district = 164th
term_start = March 11, 1980
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predecessor = Frank J. Lynch
successor = Incumbent
birth_date = birth date and age|1946|6|19 [cite web |url=http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=9103 |title=Representative Mario J. Civera Jr. (PA)
date=2008 |publisher=Project Vote Smart |accessdate=2008-09-12]
birth_place = Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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party = Republican
alma_mater = Temple University
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spouse = Donna Civera
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residence = Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania
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branch = United States Air Force
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rank = Staff Sergeant
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Mario J. Civera, Jr. is an American politician currently serving as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Civera has represented the 164th District since 1980 and is a member of the Republican Party.

Currently, Civera is the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.cite web |url=http://mariocivera.com/?sectionid=65&sectiontree=65 |title=Representative Civera's Web Profile |accessdate=2008-09-08]

Career

Prior to his election to the House, Civera served on the Upper Darby Board of Commissioners. While serving on the Upper Darby Township Council, he was also chairman of the Public Safety Committee.

In 1980, Civera won election to the House in a special election to replace Frank Lynch, who had resigned in January 1980. He has won re-election to each succeeding session of the House.

Currently, Civera is the minority Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.cite web |url=http://mariocivera.com/?sectionid=65&sectiontree=65 |title=Representative Civera's Web Profile |accessdate=2008-09-08]

Personal

Mario lives with his wife in Delaware County. He has one son, three stepsons, and seven grandchildren.

References

External links

* [http://mariocivera.com/ Representative Mario Civera's official web site]
* [http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/house_bio.cfm?id=208 PA House profile]