LCCC to unveil commemorative statue of the Honorable Patrick J. Solano

Bill O’Boyle, The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Updated ·1 min read

Jul. 19—NANTICOKE — Luzerne County Community College today will unveil a commemorative statue of the Honorable Patrick J. Solano.

A decorated veteran of World War II, Solano was a longtime public servant who spent more than 40 years as a trusted friend and adviser to dozens of elected Pennsylvania officials. He died in 2021 at the age of 95.

Businessman Robert Tambur, along with the Luzerne County Community College Foundation will celebrate Solano's life and unveil his statue at 9:30 a.m. during a ceremony at LCCC's Walk of Honor.

The bronze statue, commissioned by Tambur, will be unveiled during a brief program with speakers including LCCC President Thomas Leary, Tambur, Superior Court Judge Correale Stevens and a member of the Solano family.

Solano was a well-known community leader, as well as an advisor to former governors Tom Ridge and Mark Schweiker, and he served as deputy secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources.

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