Joseph Markosek
American politician
Joseph F. Markosek (born January 27, 1950) is an American politician who served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 25th district from 1983 to 2021. In February 2018, Markosek announced his retirement and endorsed his son, Brandon, to replace him.
Early life and education
Markosek was born in Pittsburgh. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1972.
Career
Before taking office in 1983, Markosek worked with Westinghouse Electric Corporation as a buyer of nuclear components. He was sent to Three Mile Island immediately following the nuclear accident in 1979 as part of the repair/recovery team.
Pennsylvania House
House Appropriations Committee
Markosek served as the Democratic chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. The committee was composed of 37 members. The committee conducts budget hearings each spring to review and evaluate the governor’s executive budget proposal. It also meets regularly while the House is in session to evaluate legislative proposals for fiscal implications prior to moving a bill forward in the legislative process.
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