Thomas Caltagirone
Encyclopedia
Thomas R. Caltagirone is a Democratic
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
. He represents the 127th District (Reading, Berks County) and is presently the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and a member of the Gaming Oversight Committee.
Born in Reading, prior to providing representation to the 127 District, Rep. Caltagirone served the City in a variety of ways, including his work in private business and as a social worker and teacher
for the Reading School District
. In addition, he is a member of numerous local charitable and social organizations.
Chairman of the House Commerce Committee - 1998 - 2005
Chairman of the House Consumer Affairs Committee - 1988 - 1989
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
. He represents the 127th District (Reading, Berks County) and is presently the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and a member of the Gaming Oversight Committee.
Born in Reading, prior to providing representation to the 127 District, Rep. Caltagirone served the City in a variety of ways, including his work in private business and as a social worker and teacher
Teacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
for the Reading School District
Reading School District
Reading School District is the school district that operates in Reading, Pennsylvania.-Elementary schools:Students in Pre-kindergarten through Grade 5 attend the following schools:* Amanda E...
. In addition, he is a member of numerous local charitable and social organizations.
Notable Committee Leadership Service
Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - 1989 - 1998, 2005–PresentChairman of the House Commerce Committee - 1998 - 2005
Chairman of the House Consumer Affairs Committee - 1988 - 1989