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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Timothy "Tim" F. Hennessey (b. November 4, 1947) is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 26. He was first elected to the chamber in 1992.

Hennessey earned his B.S. from Saint Joseph's University in 1969 and his J.D. from Villanova University in 1972. His professional experience includes working as a public defender for the Public Defenders Office from 1973 to 1992, as a Municipal Solicitor from 1978 to 2003 and as an attorney for Hennessey and Hennessey since 1976.

Education

  • JD, School of Law, Villanova University, 1972
  • BS, Saint Joseph's College, 1969

Professional Experience

  • JD, School of Law, Villanova University, 1972
  • BS, Saint Joseph's College, 1969
  • Attorney, Hennessey and Hennessey, 1976-present
  • Public Defender, Public Defenders Office, 1973-1992

Political Experience

  • JD, School of Law, Villanova University, 1972
  • BS, Saint Joseph's College, 1969
  • Attorney, Hennessey and Hennessey, 1976-present
  • Public Defender, Public Defenders Office, 1973-1992
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 27, 1992-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 27, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Chair, Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Aging and Older Adult Services

Chair, Transportation

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, School of Law, Villanova University, 1972
  • BS, Saint Joseph's College, 1969
  • Attorney, Hennessey and Hennessey, 1976-present
  • Public Defender, Public Defenders Office, 1973-1992
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 27, 1992-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 27, 2018, 2020
  • Former President, Alternatives Corporation of Pottstown
  • Former President, Birthright of Pottstown
  • Former Chair, Group Study Exchange
  • Former Chair, Rotary Student Exchange Program

Other Info

Priority Issues:

The need for property tax reform

  • Environmental Issues
  • Crime
  • Preserving open space
  • Events

    2020

    Oct. 3
    BBQ to benefit: Emmons, Runey, Hennessey, and Hensel

    Sat 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

    6400 N Moscow Rd, Parkesburg, PA 19365-1814, United States

    Sep. 16
    Meet the Candidates Night

    Wed 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT

    Honey Brook Community Library Honey Brook, PA