Joe Pitts (Pennsylvania politician)
Joseph Russell Pitts (born October 10, 1939) is a former American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district from 1997 to 2017. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district was based in Lancaster and Reading and included much of the Amish country. It also included the far southwestern suburbs of Philadelphia in Chester County.
Joe Pitts | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 16th district | |
| In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Walker |
| Succeeded by | Lloyd Smucker |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 158th district | |
| In office January 2, 1973 – November 30, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Reynolds |
| Succeeded by | Chris Ross |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Russell Pitts October 10, 1939 Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Virginia Pratt (m. 1968) |
| Education | Asbury University (BA) West Chester University (MEd) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1963-1969 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 346th Bombardment Squadron |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Air Medal |
In December 2015, Congressman Pitts announced he would not run for reelection in 2016.
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