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Capitol Report
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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You are welcome to contact me through this link.
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I would like to extend the warmest holiday wishes to you and your family. May you have a wonderful and safe season that is full of peace and cheer.
My district office hours may be limited due to the holidays. Please call ahead to be sure my offices are open.
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Happy Chanukah!
Wishing you a joyful and light-filled Chanukah! May this festival of lights bring warmth, peace and happiness into your home. As we celebrate the miracles of the past, may we also find hope, love and blessings in our lives today. Chag Sameach!
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Celebrating Service
Last week, I presented a House citation to Sheriff Kerry Welsh and recognized him for his long and outstanding career serving for over 50 years. Sheriff Welsh started as a PA State Trooper in 1973, and after holding various other positions became the Sheriff of Pike County in 2018, a promotion from Chief Deputy Sheriff for seven years prior. I am so happy for Kerry, and I wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement!
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Celebrate Agriculture at 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show
The Pennsylvania Farm Show – the country’s largest indoor agricultural exposition under one roof – kicks off Saturday, Jan. 4, in Harrisburg. The show will run through Saturday, Jan. 11.
This year’s theme is “Powering Pennsylvania,” which aims to highlight the vital role agriculture plays in the Commonwealth’s economy.
As always, the show will feature hundreds of competitions and exhibits, as well as animals and products related to the state’s robust agriculture industry. The annual showcase is a family-friendly event with lots to see and do; and don’t forget to stop by the famous food court for a taste of some Pennsylvania cuisine.
Admission to the show is free, but parking is $15 per vehicle. Shuttle service is provided.
For all the latest news about the Farm Show, follow it on Facebook or click here.
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Emergency Programs Can Save Lives
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is reminding residents of two voluntary programs aimed at saving the lives of residents in emergency situations. Participation in both programs is free of charge.
Under PennDOT’s Yellow Dot program participants fill out the program form with emergency contact, medical contact and medical information, insert it in the program’s folder and then place it in their vehicle’s glove compartment. A yellow dot sticker affixed to the rear window alerts emergency responders to the availability of information to help them provide better care to crash victims.
The Emergency Contact Information program offers Pennsylvania driver’s license and PennDOT-issued ID holders the opportunity to log into a secure database and list two emergency contacts. Participants can update their records as needed, but only law enforcement officials can view the information in the system. In the event of an emergency, law enforcement can use a participant’s ID to find his or her emergency contact information.
The Yellow Dot program is used only in vehicle crashes, but the Emergency Contact Information program can be used in other emergencies as well as crashes.
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