Legislator Details
Vincent "Joe" Porreca
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Number of sessions served 7
Gender: Male
Age at election: 41
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/17/1941
City: Greensburg, PA
County: Westmoreland County, PA
Country: US
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Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Catholic
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Occupation: Supervisor, Chemical Division, Chrysler Corporation
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Trenton High School, 1960;
attended Wayne County Community College
attended Chrysler Institute of Management
Biographical Sketch:
He was a supervisor at Chrysler Chemical Division.
Member of St Timothy's Parish, Trenton Democratic Club, Knights of Columbus, UAW, and Steelworkers.
Trenton City Council 5 years, Mayor Pro-tem 2 years.
Notable Facts:
Married to Renee in 1966. Two sons: Vincent A. and Victor J.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Commerce , Health Policy
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Trenton
County of Residence Wayne
District: 23
District Description: Townships of Huron, Brownstown and Grosses Ile, cities of Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Rockwood, Trenton, Woodhaven and part of Taylor [see map in Manual p.269] in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/8/1994
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1995
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Transportation , Insurance , Local Government, Public Health , Tourism and Recreation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Highland Park
County of Residence Wayne
District: 23
District Description: Twps of Brownstown, Grosse Ile and Huron; cities of Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Rockwood, Trenton, Woodhaven and Taylor pt-tracts 5846, 5847 and 5915 in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/3/1992
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1993
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held: Assistant Majority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Trenton
County of Residence Wayne
District: 27
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Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Trenton
County of Residence Wayne
District: 27
District Description: Townships of Brownstown and Grosse Isle; Cities of Rlat Rock, Gibralter, Riverview, Rockwood, Trenton and Woodhaven in Wayne County.
Date Elected: 11/8/1988
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1989
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Corporations & Finance , Economic Development & Energy , Insurance , Marine Affairs and Port Development, Public Health , Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Trenton
County of Residence Wayne
District: 27
District Description: Townships of Brownstown and Grosse Isle; Cities of Rlat Rock, Gibralter, Riverview, Rockwood, Trenton and Woodhaven in Wayne County.
Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation and Environment , Education , Economic Development & Energy , Senior Citizens & Retirement , Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Trenton
County of Residence Wayne
District: 27
District Description: Townships of Brownstown and Grosse Isle; Cities of Rlat Rock, Gibralter, Riverview, Rockwood, Trenton and Woodhaven in Wayne County
Date Elected: 11/6/1984
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1985
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economic Development and Energy
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Economic Development & Energy , Education , Senior Citizens & Retirement , Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Trenton
County of Residence Wayne
District: 27
District Description: Townships of Brownstown and Grosse Isle; Cities of Flat Rock, Gibralter, Riverview, Rockwood, Trenton and Woodhaven in Wayne County.
Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Maj. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economic Development and Energy