Westmoreland Review

HARRISBURG – Senate President Pro Tempore Senator Kim Ward (R-39) today announced the Senate approved legislation designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 31 in Mt. Pleasant Twp. as a Memorial Highway honoring former Mt. Pleasant Mayor Gerald D. Lucia.

Affectionately referred to as ‘Jerry,’ Mayor Lucia served as the mayor of Mt. Pleasant for 36 years. Senator Ward described him as "the personification of community and public service" and highlighted the honors he received during his tenure, including being named Mt. Pleasant Citizen of the Year in 2006 and Pennsylvania’s State Mayor of the Year in 2016.

Senate Bill 1047, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, passed the state Senate unanimously and will now go to the House of Representatives for consideration. State Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-58th) expressed his support for the legislation in the House, stating, “From his leadership in local government to his almost 50 years in the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department, 31 of which he served as chief, Jerry was a shining example of selfless dedication and hometown pride.”

Jerry Lucia's dedication to his community and public service is evident in his legacy. His wife Diana, son Jerry, daughter Nicole, and the entire Mt. Pleasant community will always remember his caring nature and the positive impact he had on the town.

For more information, please contact Erica Clayton Wright at (412) 334-4856.