‘Champion and leader’ Pa. Rep. Mike Reese mourned by colleagues
Updated Jan 03, 2021;
Posted Jan 02, 2021
Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Reese, R-Westmoreland County, shown here from an earlier visit to a social studies class, announced on Monday he tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers in both chambers and on both sides of the aisle are mourning the loss of one of their colleagues, who quickly climbed into leadership roles, and earned the respect of many who worked alongside him.
Rep. Mike Reese, 42, a six-term Republican member of the state House, died Saturday from an apparent brain aneurysm with his family by his side at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. He represented Westmoreland and Somerset counties.
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Mike Reese, a Republican State Representative, has died at the age of 42. House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff confirmed Reese’s death Saturday afternoon. He said Reese suffered an apparent brain aneurysm. He died Saturday afternoon at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. Reese, whose District included Northwestern Somerset County as well as portions of Westmoreland County, first took Office in 2009.
Benninghoff shared this statement on Saturday: “On behalf of the entire House Republican Caucus, I extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Rep. Mike Reese. More than a friend to all of us, and one of our Caucus Leaders, Mike was a devoted Husband and Father. His Wife, three young children and extended family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.” Benninghoff went on to say: “Mike was a model Legislator who thoughtfully put his constituents first. His spirit, presence and
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Reese said Dec. 7 he had recently learned that he had tested positive for COVID-19 and had been quarantining for the previous week after learning of his exposure to the virus.
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