Edwin Day Pashinski

Edwin Day Pashinski DEMDemocrat

State Representative, District 121

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Edwin Day PashinskiDEMDemocrat State Representative, District 121
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Edwin A. "Eddie Day" Pashinski (born July 2, 1945) is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 121st District who was elected in 2006. His district includes Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre Township, Ashley, Plains Township and two wards in Hanover Township, all in Luzerne County. Pashinski earned a bachelor's degree in Music Education at Wilkes University and a Master's Equivalency at Penn State University. During college, he was involved in a band called The Starfires, income from which helped pay his tuition. After college, Pashinski began teaching at the Greater Nanticoke Area School District. He served for 35 years as a teacher, choral director and teachers' union leader. He is of Polish descent. After retiring, Pashinski ran for the seat of Rep. Kevin Blaum, who was not seeking re-election. Pashinski prevailed over a field of three candidates in the 2006 Democratic primary election with 34.1%., overcoming a strong fundraising led by optometrist Brian O'Donnell.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
Pennsylvania State University
Attended
Wilkes University
BS Music Education
Past Positions1 - 4 of 4
Representative
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
2007 - Current
Former Chair
Luzerne County Legislative Committee
Former President
Luzerne County Coordinating Council
Former Music Teacher
Greater Nanticoke Area School District
Other Experience1 - 13 of 13
Board Member
Pennsylvania Health Information Exchange
Current
Board Member
United Way, Wyoming Valley
1982 - Current
Executive Director
Advocacy Fund for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (AF4GRG)
Former President
Greater Nanticoke Area Education Association
Former Regional Assistant
State Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) Committee
Former Chair
Federal-State Relations Subcommittee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Former Chair
Programs and Benefits Subcommittee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Former Member
Commerce Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Former Member
Human Services Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Former Member
State Government Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Former Member
Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Former Secretary
Insurance Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair
Policy Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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