Representative since 1995

Personal History:

• Born February 24, 1953, the son of Donald R. Walko, Sr, and Eleanor D'Amico Walko.
• Elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on November 8, 1994.
• Married to Julie with four children, Nicholas J., Nathaniel D., Gabriella G. and Jessika

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Pennsylvania State University, 1975
• Juris Doctor degree, Dickinson School of Law, 1978

Community service and memberships:

• Board Chairman, Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority
• Associate Director, National Legislative Association on Prescription Drug Prices
• Health Committee of the National Conference of State Legislators (member)
• Board of Trustees member, Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center
• Driver for the Lawrenceville & Bloomfield Meals on Wheels
• Advisory Board of Neighbors in the Strip (member)
• Advisory Board of Three Rivers Youth (member)
• Board of the Directors of the Catholic Youth Association of Pittsburgh (member)
• Advisory Board of Homeless Children's Education Fund (member)
• Polish Falcons of America (member)
• Italian Sons and Daughters of America (member)
• Perry Hilltop Citizens Council (former president)
• Northside Development Alliance (former president)
• House Select Committee on Open Heart Surgery (member 1996-1997)
• Allegheny County Democratic Delegation (secretary & treasurer, 1995-2004)
• Democratic Committee for the 26th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (chairman, 1990 - 1994)