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Ryan A. Bizzarro | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2013[1] | |
| Preceded by | John Hornaman |
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| Born | November 13, 1985 Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Edinboro University Gannon University |
| Profession | Public servant |
| Website | www |
Ryan A. Bizzarro (born November 13, 1985) is an American politician and member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and has represented the 3rd Legislative District since 2013.[2] His district is located in Erie County and includes the townships of McKean, Washington and parts of Millcreek; and the boroughs of Edinboro and McKean.[3]
Bizzarro is a member of the Democratic Party and currently serves in Democratic Leadership as the House Democratic Policy Chairman.
Early life and background
Bizzarro is a lifelong resident of Erie, Pennsylvania. A survivor of childhood leukemia, he attended McDowell High School, in Erie, graduating in 2004.[4]
In 2008, he graduated from Edinboro University with degrees in political science and criminal justice. He also received a master's degree from Gannon University in public administration. [citation needed]
After receiving his master's degree, Bizzarro worked for the county as a victim/witness coordinator and as an advocate for the Office of the Erie County District Attorney and the Crime Victim Center. He also worked as a behavioral health specialist at McKinley Elementary School and in business development for the Erie County Convention Center Authority. [citation needed]
State representative
Bizzarro was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2012, defeating Republican attorney Jason Owen,[5] and was sworn in on January 1, 2013.
Bizzarro was appointed to serve the House Democratic Caucus as House Democratic Policy Committee Chairman for the 2021/22 Legislative Session. He is also serves on the House Rules Committee. He previously served as chief deputy House whip, and vice chairman of the Northwest Delegation. Additional positions previously held include vice chairman of the House Democratic Policy Committee; Democratic secretary of the House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee; and as a member of the House Consumer Affairs, Insurance and Judiciary committees as well as the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts.
Bizzarro is on the Climate Change Advisory Committee, which is tasked to establish and review Pennsylvania's official action plan to combat climate change. He also sits on the Pennsylvania Grade Crude Development Advisory Council, examining existing technical regulations and policies for the oil and gas industry.
Committee assignments
- Rules[6]
Legislation
Bizzarro authored Libre's Law, state law addressing punishment for animal abuse. In 2017 – the year Libre's Law was signed into effect – Bizzarro was named National Legislator of the Year by the Humane Society of the United States (2016).[citation needed]
Awards
Bizzarro has been recognized for his service by several groups and organizations locally and nationally. Awards include the Erie Reader "40 Under 40" (2013), Edinboro University's Honored Alumnus of the Year (2014), Humane Society Legislator of the Year (2016), Pennsylvania Snowmobile Association Legislator of the Year (2018), and Best of Erie's "Best Politician" in the years 2015, 2016 and 2017 (the category was removed in 2018). [citation needed]
Personal life
Bizzarro's family is prominent in the boxing world.[citation needed] He lives in Millcreek Township with his rescue dog, Boss. [citation needed]
On October 15, 2014, Bizzarro and Representative Marty Flynn were near the Pennsylvania State Capitol after having a late dinner when someone approached and demanded their wallets at gunpoint. Flynn reached for his concealed pistol and a spotter warned the assailant, leading to a shootout. Nobody was injured. Four teenagers were arrested.[7]
References
- ^ "SESSION OF 2013 - 197TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2013-01-01.
- ^ ""SESSION OF 2013 - 197TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2013-01-01" (PDF).
- ^ ". "District Information." Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, 3rd Legislative District".
- ^ ""Biography." Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, 3rd Legislative District".
- ^ "Gibson, Keegan (September 12, 2012). "Top Ten PA House Races." PoliticsPA".
- ^ "Representative Ryan A. Bizzarro". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- ^ Worden, Amy (2014-10-15). "Two lawmakers involved in shoot-out with robbers near Capitol". Inquirer.com. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives – Rep. Ryan Bizzarro official PA House website
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Rep. Ryan Bizzarro official party website
