Biography

JOE CONTI
 

EDUCATION
 

Pennsylvania State University
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Master of Arts Degree in American Studies
Degree Conferred: 2000

University Park, Pennsylvania
Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts
Degree Conferred: 1976

University of Pennsylvania
The Fels Institute of Government
The Pennsylvania Leadership Academy
3814 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA  19104-6197
January 2005

University of Pennsylvania
The Fels Institute of Government
Summer Leadership Institute
3814 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-6197
August 2000

Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government
Harvard University
John F. Kennedy School of Government
79 Kennedy Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
July 2000

Flemming Fellows Leadership Institute
The Center for Policy Alternatives
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 710, Washington, DC 20009
Class of 1995

University of Pennsylvania
The Fels Institute of Government
Pennsylvania Leadership Academy
3814 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-6197
2005-2006

The Pennsylvania Leadership Academy
Fels Institute of Government
Fellow of the Class of 2005

National Conference of State Legislatures
Leadership Institute, Washington, D.C.
October 2005

PUBLIC SERVICE
 

Senate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
November 1997 to Present
10th Senatorial District, Bucks County
Senate Box 203010
Room 20 East Wing
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3010
(717) 787-7305

10 Garden Alley
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-2233
(800) 728-8600

• Game and Fisheries Committee, Chairman 2005 - Present
• Law and Justice Committee, 1997 - 2005
• Chairman 2001 - 2005
• Banking and Insurance Committee, Vice Chairman 2003 - Present
• Rules and Executive Nominations 2000 - Present
• State Government Committee 2003 - Present
• Urban Affairs and Housing Committee 2003 - Present
• Communications and High Technology Committee, Vice Chairman 1997 – 2002
• Education Committee 1999 – 2002
• Local Government Committee1997 – 2002
• Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Chairman 1997 – 2001
• Finance Committee, Vice Chairman 1997 – 2000

Other Assignments:

• Delaware River Basin Caucus, Chairman Elected, 1998 - Present
• Delaware Canal State Park Caucus, 1997 - Present
  Chairman, Elected 1997 - 2002
• Local Government Commission, 1999 – Present
• Majority Policy Committee, Chairman 1999 – Present
• Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, 2005-Present

House of Representatives, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
143rd Legislative District, Bucks County November 1993 to November 1997

• Appropriations Committee 1994 - 1997
• Deputy Majority Whip 1997 - 1998
• Education Committee 1997
• Environmental Resources & Energy 1997
• Finance Committee 1996 - 1997
• Labor Relations Committee 1993 - 1997
• Liquor Control Committee 1994 - 1997
  Chairman - Subcommittee on Marketing 1994 - 1997
  Chairperson-Privatization Policy Subcommittee 1997
• Urban Affairs Committee 1997 / 1993 - 1994
• Federal State Relations Committee 1993 - 1994
• House Republican Policy Committee 1997

ACADEMIC  LECTURER
 

Pennsylvania State University
Capital College - Harrisburg
School of Public Policy
January to May 2002
March 2004

University of Pennsylvania
Fels Institute of Government
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
January 2003 - Present

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
 

CONTI CROSS KEYS INN
Rt. 611 & Rt. 313
Doylestown, PA 18901
July 1966 - August 1996 

PIPERSVILLE INN
Pipersville, PA 18947
September 1986 - 1999

ELECTED*/APPOINTED POSITIONS
 

Political:

• Attended 10th Anniversary of the National Conference of State
     Legislatures' Leadership Institute in Washington, D.C. - October 2005
   
• Legislation Committee of Special Session No. 1 of 2005 - October 2005
   
• Rules and Executive Nominations of Special Session No. 1 of 2005 - October 2005
   
• The Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees - December 2004 - Present
   
• Special Session on Tax Reform, Committee on Legislation - February 2000
  Senate members (17)
  Appointed to review tax reform issues
   
• Joint Select Committee, Election Review Panel - February 2000
  Senate and House members (10)
  Appointed to review various electoral process issues
   
• Republican National Convention - August 2000*
  Elected delegate representing Bucks County, Pennsylvania
   
• Environmental/Energy Committee of the Eastern Regional Conference of the Council of State Governments - 1999
   
• Committee on Education of the Assembly on State Issues of the National Conference of State Legislatures - 1999
   
• State Committeeman - Bucks County, Pennsylvania
  Republican Committee 1988*, 1990*, 1992*

Municipal:

• Supervisor, Doylestown Township
  Appointed June 1984*
  1986*, 1990*
   
• Chairman, Doylestown Township Supervisors
  1986 – 1989*
  1992 – 1993*
   
• Director of Public Safety, Doylestown Township 1984 – 1987*
   
• Bucks County Association of Township Officials Director, 1986*
  Treasurer 1987 – 1990*
  2nd Vice President 1991*
  1st Vice President 1992*

County:

• Bucks County Planning Commission Member, 1988 - 1993
• Bucks County Planning Commission Chairman, 1990 - 1992
• Bucks County Affordable Housing Task Force Chairman, 1989

GOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS
 

Good Citizenship Awards - May/June 2005

Senator Joe Conti presented good citizenship awards to selected students graduating from elementary and middle schools in the 10^th Senatorial District for demonstrated qualities of Good Citizenship through display of character, leadership, scholarship, and acceptance of responsibility.

Senior Citizen Expo – April 2004 and April 2005

Senator Joe Conti hosted several hundred senior citizens at St. Frances Cabrini School in Fairless Hill as a community service and a chance for them to become more informed consumers. 

Flood Assistance Town Meeting with CPA's – February 2, 2005

Town meeting hosted by Senator Conti and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants to assist constituents of the 10th Senatorial District with tax issues for damage experienced as a result of the floods caused by Hurricanes Ivan and Frances.

Town Meetings-July 19, 2001 – Present

Weekly meetings with different sections of my legislative district. Open forum for items of interest and concern for the residents of the 10th Senatorial District.

Bucks County Biotech 2000 Conference - November 16, 2000

Symposium held in Bucks County for approximately one hundred attendees from Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey biotech-related companies, county commissioners, county economic development office leaders, and state departmental secretaries involved in biotechnology to exchange ideas on how to make Pennsylvania the life sciences greenhouse for biotechnology.

Constituent Breakfasts - 1999 - 2001

Instituted novel bi-monthly breakfast meetings with the constituents of my district. Participated in approximately 30 of these informal meetings in order to personally listen to the concerns of the residents of the 10th Senatorial District.

Kids Fest - 2005

A fun and free way to gain valuable information on programs and benefits valuable to help families and children.

Good Government Seminars - Spring 2000 - Present

Held educational seminar for high school students from approximately 9 high schools in my Senatorial District in order to bring state government to them and encourage the students to become active and knowledgeable in the governance of our communities. Over 50 state officials participated as well as 115 students and teachers.

Local Government Grant Workshops - Spring 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2005

Conducted instructional seminar for all municipal and police officials in my district, presenting the most up-to-date information on state grants available to their communities. Experts from six state agencies discussed the various grants and how to apply for them. Over 80 municipal officials attended each workshop and participated in a question and answer session. A reference manual containing contact information and a comprehensive listing of the grant programs was given to each official.

William Penn Symposium - Featured Speaker - March 9, 1998
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Memorial Hall of the State Museum
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1026

GUEST LECTURER

Bucks County Community College

Central Bucks School District

Delaware Valley College

New Hope-Solebury School District

Palisades School District

Pennridge School District

Pennsbury School District

Pennsylvania State University/Capital College-Harrisburg

University of Pennsylvania

EDUCATIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Founding Fellow of The Pennsylvania Leadership Academy at the Fels Institute of Government at The University of Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees, December 2004 - Present

Penn State University Alumni

Parmi Nous Honorary Society, Penn State University 1976

Graduate of Central Bucks School District

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

BioStrategy Board of Directors, Regional Biotech Council (2004-Present)

Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce

Council of State Governments

Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Restaurant Association (1976-1999)

Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce

National Conference of State Legislatures

Pennridge Chamber of Commerce

National Restaurant Association (1976-1999)

Pennsylvania Restaurant Association (1976-1999)

Upper Bucks County Chamber of Commerce

COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

I am proud to have assisted the following organizations in their missions of historical preservation, environmental or conservation issues, and human services.

ACORN Institute

Arthritis Foundation

BEELONG

Behold/Reach Out Foundation

Bucks County Audubon Society

Bio-Strategy Partners

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve Association, Inc.

Bucks County Conservatory of Music

Bucks County Historical Society

Bucks County Association for Retired & Senior Citizens

Bucks County Audubon Society

Bucks County Area Agency on Aging

Bucks County Community Conservatory of Music

Bucks County Tourist Commission

Bucks County Veterans Affairs

Central Bucks - Healthier Communities Team

Childrens' Literacy Initiative

Doylestown Business & Community Alliance

Doylestown Historical Society

     Doylestown Township

Drug Education & Effective Programs

Falls Township

The Fallsington Library Company

Fonthill Museum

Free Clinic of Doylestown at Doylestown Hospital

Friends of the Delaware Canal

Hepatitis B Foundation

Heritage Conservancy

Historic Delaware Canal Improvement Corporation

Historic Morrisville Society

James A. Michener Art Museum

Lenape Valley Athletic Association

Lower Bucks Y.M.C.A.

Mercer Museum, The Bucks County Historical Society

Montgomery Theater - Souderton

Morrisville 200 Committee

Morrisville Borough

Morrisville Little League

Morrisville Senior Service Center, Inc.

Motor Carrier Safety Task Force

New Hope Historical Society

Pearl S. Buck Foundation

Perkasie Anniversary and Historical Society

Plumstead American Legion Baseball Program

Phillips' Mill Community Association

Quakertown Train Station Restoration Committee

Reach Out Foundation

Renegades, Inc.

School of Agriculture Delaware Valley College

Summerseat

Special Equestrian Therapeutic Riding and Driving

The Ivins House

The Pennsbury Society

The Writers' Room of Bucks County

Tullytown Borough

Uhlerstown Historical Society

Washington Crossing Foundation

WHYY

Women's Campaign International

Yardley Community Centre

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

Doylestown Township Board of Supervisors
Special Recognition for Service
December 28, 1993

Doylestown Revitalization Board
Special Recognition
Main Street Award
1995

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
St. Joseph's Society
Service Award
January 1997

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Bureau of State Parks
Special Award for Outstanding Service and Dedication
Delaware Canal State Park
1997

Friends of the Delaware Canal
Recognition of Preservation Efforts
Delaware Canal State Park
November 1997

Upper Bucks Institute of Aeronautics
Upper Bucks Vocational Technical School
Appreciation of Support
1998

Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc.
Legislator Recognition Award
1998

Pennsylvania Federation of Museums and Historical Organizations
President's Award
April 9, 1998

Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association
Support of major law enforcement, criminal justice and victims' rights legislation
October 23, 1998

Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and
Bucks County American Institute of Architects Association
Franklin Wood Award
1999

Bucks County Board of County Commissioners
Special Citation
May 19, 1999

Hepatitis B Foundation Gallery of Leaders
Distinguished Public Service Award
October 2, 1999

USDA Farm Service Agency
Penn State Cooperative Extension
and
The Farmers of Bucks County
Special Recognition of Support in Relief from Drought of 1999
August 16, 2000

Steuben Society of America
Pastorius Unit #38
Special Recognition of Support of the German-American Community
September 26, 2000

Abe Award
Log Cabin Republicans
May 4, 2001

Bucks County Motor Carrier Traffic Safety Task Force
Highway Safety Recognition Award
December 2001

Doylestown Historical Society
In Appreciation of Financial Assistance
April 22, 2002

Delaware Canal State Park
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Appreciation of Support
Fall 2002

Guardian of Small Business
NFIB Pennsylvania
April 9, 2003

Bucks County Motor Carrier Traffic Safety Task Force
Distinguished Recognition Award for Public Service and Professionalism
2003

YWCA of Bucks County
Appreciation for Donation to YWCA Program Outreach Center
February 13, 2004

Fels Institute of Government

Distinguished Lecturer

2004

Fels Institute of Government

The Pennsylvania Leadership Academy

Fellow

January 4, 2005

Doylestown Historical Society

 "In Grateful Appreciation"

2005

Institute for Hepatitis & Virus Research

"Special Citation for Public Service"

Septenber 15, 2005

Eighth Annual Leadership Cup

May 2005

PERSONAL
 

Family:
Married: Molli Crossin
Children: Joe, Scott, Trish