Career
He is a 1969 graduate of Shippensburg Area Senior High School. He earned a degree from Shippensburg University in 1973. He serves as a director for the Shippensburg-based Orrstown Bank.
Coy was first elected to represent the 89th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1982.
He served as Democratic (Majority) Caucus Chairman from 1993 through 94 as the majority party. In 1995, he was elected to serve as Democratic (Minority) Caucus Secretary.
He was re-elected 11 times in a heavily Republican district. Coy announced his intention not to seek re-election in early 2004.
Coy"s resignation from his seat would satisfy the constitution.
Coy resigned his legislative seat effective September 2, 2004 and was appointed to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board effective the next day.