Member of Senate, representing District 43 (Baltimore City), 1983-96. Resigned January 1, 1997. Member, Judicial Proceedings Committee, 1983-94; Joint Committee on Federal Relations, 1985-86; Special Joint Committee on Ports, 1985-86. Deputy Majority Leader, 1990-96. Chair, Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee, 1991-92. Member, Rules Committee, 1991 (chair, 1995-96); Tort and Insurance Reform Oversight Committee, 1991-93; Special Joint Committee on Economic Development Strategy; Workers' Compensation Benefit and Insurance Oversight Committee, 1995; Finance Committee, 1995-96 (health subcommittee); Executive Nominations Committee, 1995-96; Legislative Policy Committee, 1995-96; Special Joint Committee on Pensions, 1995-96; Property-Tax Payment Task Force, 1995-96. Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review, 1995-96 (member, 1985-86). Chair, Baltimore City Senate Delegation, 1987-96.
Member, House of Delegates, representing District 43 (Baltimore City), 1979-82. Member, Appropriations Committee, 1979; Economic Matters Committee, 1980-82.
Attended Mount St. Joseph High School, Baltimore, Maryland; Villanova University, B.A. (dean's list; varsity lacrosse), 1975; The Johns Hopkins University; Loyola College, M.B.A.; University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., 1982. Law clerk, Supreme Bench of Baltimore City. Admitted to Maryland Bar. Attorney, Pica & Associates, LLC.. Member, Maryland State Bar Association. Chosen Outstanding Young Men of America, by National Jaycees, 1981. Two daughters.
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