Posted on 01/02/2021 1:21:29 PM PST by Alter Kaker
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvania House Representative Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland/Somerset) has died of an apparent brain aneurysm.
Reese had recently been re-elected in the November 3 general election as Representative of Pennsylvania’s 59th district, which serves parts of Westmoreland and Somerset counties.
He was first elected to the Pa. House of Representatives in 2008, taking office in the 2009-10 legislative session.
Reese served as the Pa. House Republican Caucus as caucus secretary during the 2019-20 session and was elected to serve as chairman of the caucus in the 2020-21 session.
He died Saturday afternoon at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital with his family by his side following the apparent brain aneurysm.
In a statement, Pa. House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff said:
“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.”
“I have known Mike since he took office in 2009 and have been proud to witness his many legislative accomplishments, especially his tireless work on behalf of Pennsylvania’s students and families. Mike was a model legislator who thoughtfully put his constituents first. His spirit, presence and counsel will be sorely missed.”
On December 7, Reese tested positive for Coronavirus.
Reese, a native of Mt. Pleasant, graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School before attending Duquesne University where he received a Bachelor’s degree and Seton Hill University where he received a Masters degree.
He is survived by his wife Angela and three children.
Reese was 42 years old.
Damn, R’s dropping like flies!
RIP to his family, but was he Covid Positive...
Yes he was.
Just an FYI - Most Americans are totally unaware that Idiot Joe Biden has had TWO brain aneurysms. They cut CHUNKS of his brain out for each. His doctors were amazed that he was functional(?) afterwards.
Don’t look now—but that makes three in about four days.
Has Hilary figured out how to weaponize this?
At least two of the three had covid and then suddenly dropped from something that seems to me marginally related that I wonder if it might be induced in some other way . . . at least thus far no one has managed to shoot themselves five times in the head with a nail gun.
Or hang themselves with hands tied behind the back, as one Vatican Banker miraculously managed.
When the real great reset comes it ain’t gonna be pretty. The traditional name is “The Day of the Lord.”
prayers for his wife, kids and all related. Prayers for his community and for a good person to be next up to serve the people well.
It seems like a lot of Republicans in Congress are dying.
On December 7, Reese tested positive for Coronavirus.
covid positive on Dec 7. covid had nothing to do with his death unless there are other facts not presented here
He’s in the Pennsylvania House - the Pa state legislature.
Pennsylvania State Representative, not US Representative...
Beat me by 17 seconds...
PING...
Della Reese (i assume no relation) died the same way
That’s TWO (R’s) they’ve managed to off this week! Keep your powder dry, FReepers!
STOP.
He must have survived from all those nurses doing mouth-to-mouth every day like he talked about.
If it had not been for Joe himself, the media would have 100% avoided it during the campaign.
murder posed as a health issue.
What’s with all these Republicans dying over the last few days? The insufferable Rats seem to live forever.
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