Joe Hackett
Joe Hackett | |
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Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 161st district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 4, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Bryan Lentz |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Maureen |
Children | Joe Jr., Shawn |
Residence | Ridley Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
Occupation | Legislator |
Religion | Catholic |
Joseph T. "Joe" Hackett is an American legislator, and member of the Republican Party. In 2010, he was elected to represent the 161st District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Hackett won 53.5% of the vote. Currently serving his first two-year term as State Representative, Hackett has served 26 years as a veteran of local, county, and federal law enforcement. During his first year serving as State Representative, Joe had the distinct honor of being recognized as “Legislator of the Year.”
Career
During his more than two and a half decades of public service in law enforcement, Hackett rose through the ranks as a patrolman, detective and corporal. His outstanding job performance in law enforcement has been formally recognized by the U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Postal Service, Ridley Township Board of Commissioners and Delaware County Council. Joe Hackett has co-founded and served as the first president of the Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation, honoring those men and women in law enforcement who have given the ultimate sacrifice while performing their duties. He was recognized for his community service by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Knights of Columbus, and was named the Delaware County Police Emerald Society’s Man of the Year and the Delaware County Law Enforcement Man of the Year.
Joe Hackett takes a strong position on and plays an active role in supporting several key issues. Jobs and the Economy, Welfare Reform, Crime and Public Safety, and Transparency and Accountability in Government are his primary focuses. Visiting Joe Hackett's website will provide you an in-depth look into these issues and the actions he has taken to meet his goals.
Accomplishments and Personal Awards
- Ridley Township Police Association, Past President and Secretary
- Swarthmorewood Athletic Association, Vice President, Football Director and Coach
- Delaware County F.O.P. 27 Executive Board Member and Lodge Delegate
- 2007 Delaware County Athletes Hall of Fame, Humanitarian Award
- 2007 Knights of Columbus Mater Dei Council 4129 Community Award
- 2007 Delaware County Council/DELCO WIB, Excellence Award
- 2007 Cardinal O'Hara Hall of Fame Inductee
- 2006 College Football Hall of Fame, Youth League Award
- 2005 Delaware County Law Enforcement Foundation Founder and President Est. 1998
- 2004 Delaware County Police Emerald Society, Man of the Year
- 2003 Letter of Recognition, Edward Rendell, Governor of Pennsylvania
- 2002 and 2003 Delaware County Law Enforcement, Man of the Year
- 2002 Legion of Excellence Award, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Officer of the Year
- 2001 and 1990 Ridley Township Police Officer of the Year, Veterans of Foreign Wars
- 2000 Delaware County Council, Resolution
- 1999 Ridley Township Board of Commissioners, Resolution Recognition Letter, U.S. Department of the Treasury and U.S. Postal Service
References
External links
- State Representative Joe Hackett official caucus website
- Joe Hackett (R) official PA House website
- Joe Hackett for State Representative official campaign website