Frank Tulli
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Frank "Chick" Tulli, Jr. is a former Republican
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
.
He is a 1962 graduate of Hershey High School
. He graduated from Lebanon Valley College
in 1966 and earned an M.S.
degree from Temple University
in 1969. Prior to elective office, he taught government in public schools for seven years and owned and operated a chain of Naturalizer shoe stores. He was first elected to represent the 106th legislative district
in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
in 1990. He was the leading legislative force behind the deregulation
of Pennsylvania's electric utility
industry. He retired in May 2002, shortly after winning the Republican nomination in the 2002 primary election
.
He is currently the chief executive officer at Greenlee Partners
, a Harrisburg-based lobbying group.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
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 is a 1962 graduate of Hershey High School
Hershey High School (Pennsylvania)
Hershey High School is one of four buildings which comprise the campus of the Derry Township School District in Hershey, Pennsylvania. In 1996, the school was nationally recognized as a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S...
. He graduated from Lebanon Valley College
Lebanon Valley College
Lebanon Valley College is a small, liberal arts higher education institution situated in the heart of Annville in Lebanon County, east of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.-History:...
in 1966 and earned an M.S.
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
degree from Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
in 1969. Prior to elective office, he taught government in public schools for seven years and owned and operated a chain of Naturalizer shoe stores. He was first elected to represent the 106th legislative district
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 106
The 106th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Dauphin County and includes the following areas:* Conewago Township* Derry Township* Hummelstown* Lower Swatara Township* Middletown** Ward 01** Ward 02 [PART, Division 02]...
in 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....
in 1990. He was the leading legislative force behind the deregulation
Deregulation
Deregulation is the removal or simplification of government rules and regulations that constrain the operation of market forces.Deregulation is the removal or simplification of government rules and regulations that constrain the operation of market forces.Deregulation is the removal or...
of Pennsylvania's electric utility
Electric utility
An electric utility is a company that engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity for sale generally in a regulated market. The electrical utility industry is a major provider of energy in most countries. It is indispensable to factories, commercial establishments,...
industry. He retired in May 2002, shortly after winning the Republican nomination in the 2002 primary election
Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2002
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 5, 2002, with all districts being contested. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for a vote every two years. The term of office for those elected in 2002 ran...
.
He is currently the chief executive officer at Greenlee Partners
Greenlee Partners
Greenlee Partners, LLC is a lobbying firm in Pennsylvania, possibly best known as the Republican-leaning firm that represented the City of Philadelphia in the 1990s.-Firm history:...
, a Harrisburg-based lobbying group.
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Frank Tulli, Jr. (Republican) official PA House profile (archived)