Summary
Jeffrey W. Coy (October 6, 1951 – June 4, 2018) was an American politician who was a member of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Jeffrey W. Coy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
| In office January 4, 1983[1] – September 2, 2004[2] | |
| Preceded by | R. Harry Bittle |
| Succeeded by | Rob Kauffman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 6, 1951 Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | June 4, 2018 (aged 66) Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Shippensburg, Pennsylvania |
A 1969 graduate of Shippensburg Area Senior High School,[3] Coy earned a degree from Shippensburg University in 1973,[3] and served as a director for the Shippensburg-based Orrstown Bank.[4]
Coy was first elected to represent the 89th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1982.[5] He served as Democratic (Majority) Caucus Chairman from 1993 through 1994 as the majority party.[6] In 1995, he was elected to serve as Democratic (Minority) Caucus Secretary.[6] He was re-elected 11 times in a heavily Republican district.[7]
Coy announced his intention not to seek re-election in early 2004.[8] In August, Coy was nominated by the House Democratic leader Bill DeWeese[9] to become a member of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, a controversial nomination because of a provision of the Pennsylvania Constitution prohibiting legislators from serving on such boards "during the time for which he was elected".[8] Senate Republicans interpreted the phrase to mean the entire two-year legislative term, which would expire on November 30, 2004, and suggested that the Democrats appoint a placeholder until the end of the legislative term. Coy's resignation from his seat would satisfy the constitution.[8] Coy resigned his legislative seat effective September 2, 2004 and was appointed to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board effective the next day.[2][10]
Coy died on June 4, 2018, aged 66.[11]
References edit
- ^ "SESSION OF 1983 - 167TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 1983-01-04.
- ^ a b "SESSION OF 2004 - 188TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 53" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2004-09-27.
September 2, 2004...I hereby resign as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives effective this date. Sincerely yours, Jeffrey W. Coy
- ^ a b "Jeffrey W. Coy (Democrat)". Official Pennsylvania House of Representatives Profile. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 2004-06-14.
- ^ "Jeffrey W. Coy Profile - Forbes.com". Forbes. 2009. Archived from the original on December 17, 2011.
- ^ "BIOGRAPHY". Official Pennsylvania Democratic Caucus Biography. Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. Archived from the original on 2004-07-15.
- ^ a b "Jeffrey W. Coy (Democrat)". Official Pennsylvania House of Representatives Profile. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 2000-03-09.
- ^ Gibb, Tom (2001-01-26). "Democrat in uphill race to gain Shuster seat". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. PG Publishing Co.
- ^ a b c Toland, Bill (2004-08-28). "Analysis: Filling state gambling board a political challenge". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. PG Publishing Co.
- ^ "House Democratic Leader To Name Coy To Gaming Board", Pennsylvania Gaming Board Control. August 26, 2004. Accessed June 8, 2011
- ^ "House Democratic Leader To Name Coy To Gaming Board" (Press release). Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. 2004-08-06.
- ^ Jeff Coy, SU trustees chairman and former state representative, dies at 66
External links edit
- Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board - Jeffrey W. Coy, Commissioner - PGCB profile
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Jeffrey W. Coy (Democrat) at the Wayback Machine (archived March 9, 2000) official PA House profile (archived)
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Jeffrey Coy at the Wayback Machine (archive index) official Party website