COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA iirfziafibr jnurrnd WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2007

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1 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA iirfziafibr jnurrnd WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2007 SESSION OF ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 75 SENATE WEDNESDAY, October 3, 2007 The Senate met at 11 a.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time. The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll) in the Chair. PRAYER The Chaplain, Dr. DIRK M. LESNETT, of Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, Glenshaw, offered the following prayer: Let us pray. God of history and hope, ours is a rich heritage that requires humble and wise stewardship. We acknowledge the beauty and benevolence that is beheld in all creation, and we confirm that it is good. Bless these men and women who have assembled by providence, that their work may result in appropriate promise for the citizens of our Commonwealth and beyond. Bend any pride that is tempted by power or position, and bind all hearts and minds together for the purpose of service. As they fulfill their duties of governing, may the result lead to productive, purposeful, and peaceful daily living for all who call Pennsylvania home. May this Senate continue to stand for all that is just. In the heart of our entire nation, seek all that is divine to the end that we may enjoy our days and bring glory to You, who alone is worthy to be praised. In the name of the One who came not to be served but to be the servants of others. Amen. The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Dr. Dirk Lesnett, who is the guest today of Senator One and Senator Costa. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those assembled.) HOUSE MESSAGE HOUSE CONCURS IN SENATE BILL The Clerk of the House of Representatives returned to the Senate SB 779, with the information the House has passed the same without amendments. LEGISLATIVE LEAVES Senator PILEGGI. Madam President, I request a temporary Capitol leave for Senator Wonderiing. The PRESIDENT. Senator Pileggi requests a temporary Capitol leave for Senator Wonderling. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator Costa. Senator COSTA. Madam President, I request a legislative leave for Senator Stout. The PRESIDENT. Senator Costa requests a legislative leave for Senator Stout. Without objection, the leaves will be granted. LEAVES OF ABSENCE Senator COSTA asked and obtained leaves of absence for Senator FERLO, Senator FUMO, and Senator WASHINGTON, for today's Session, for personal reasons. Senator COSTA asked and obtained a military leave of absence, pursuant to Senate Rule XXI(3), for Senator STACK. CALENDAR HB 872 CALLED UP OUT OF ORDER HB 872 (Pr. No. 2475) -- Without objection, the bill was called up out of order, from page 2 of the Third Consideration Calendar, by Senator PILEGGI, as a Special Order of Business. BILL ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AND FINAL PASSAGE HB 872 (Pr. No. 2475) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act designating the bridge carrying State Route 1017, known as Lycoming Creek Road, over Bottle Run, Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, as the John Gross Memorial Bridge. Considered the third time and agreed to, And the amendments made thereto having been printed as required by the Constitution, On the question, Shall the bill pass finally? The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: Delaware, Senator Pileggi.

2 1160 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE OCTOBER 3, YEA-46 Armstrong Fontana O'Pake Tartaglione Baker Gordner One Tomlinson Boscola Greenleaf Piccola Vance Browne Hughes Pileggi Waugh Brubaker Kasunic Pippy White, Donald Corman Kitchen Punt White, Mary Jo Costa LaValle Rafferty Williams, Anthony H. Dinniman Logan Regola Williams, Constance Earll Madigan Rhoades Wonderling Eichelberger McIlhinney Robbins Wozniak Erickson Mellow Scamati Folmer Musto Stout NAY-0 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate return said bill to the House of Representatives with information that the Senate has passed the same with amendments in which concurrence of the House is requested. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS GUESTS OF SENATOR JAMES J. RHOADES PRESENTED TO THE SENATE Schuylkill, Senator Rhoades. Senator RHOADES. Madam President, I have the distinct pleasure today to introduce Veronica Auger, a nice young lady who is a senior at Nativity High School in Pottsville. She is job shadowing Joe Stems, who works for Senator Folmer, and she is a friend of Joe Stems' family. Veronica is an honor roll student in the college preparatory program at Nativity. She is on the soccer team, belongs to the Spanish club, plays guitar, and is an assistant CCD teacher at her home parish. I would appreciate it if the Senate would extend its usual warm welcome to Veronica Auger. The PRESIDENT. Would Veronica please rise so we can welcome you to the Senate. (Applause.) CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR RESUMED THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR RESUMED BILL REREPORTED FROM COMMITTEE AS AMENDED ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AND FINAL PASSAGE SB 915 (Pr. No. 1436) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the establishment of a grant program for designated accredited veterans' service organizations, for defraying the costs for wages, benefits, training and equipment and for improving outreach and delivery of services to Pennsylvania's veterans. Considered the third time and agreed to, And the amendments made thereto having been printed as required by the Constitution, On the question, Shall the bill pass fmally? The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Luzern, Senator Baker. Senator BAKER. Madam President, I rise to support Senate Bill No. 915 because I believe it is an important step forward in improving our outreach and assistance to veterans across Pennsylvania. I am pleased that we are moving Senate Bill No. 915 from the floor today because it will provide a more coordinated and proactive veterans outreach and services. Our goal has been to help better manage the continuum of services across the State, country, and the independent programs, so that the men and women who have given so much to our Commonwealth can receive the support they need to regain their mental, physical, and economic health, and so that we help them reconnect to their lives within their communities, so much that they deserve. This legislation, I am very proud to say, is cosponsored by every single Member of the Senate of Pennsylvania. It will offer financial assistance to the Veterans Administration's accredited service officer programs offered by our nationally chartered veterans service organizations, which include the American Legion, AMVETS, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Disabled American Veterans. This program will be coordinated by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to enhance the availability of veterans' assistance throughout the State to measure performance and program outcomes, and most importantly, to ensure the ongoing monitoring and continual improvement of services to Pennsylvania's veterans community. Since August 1990, Pennsylvania has ranked fourth in the nation for the number of armed service members serving active duty with one of our four soldiers today returning from combat seeking Veterans Administration compensation for a serviceconnected injury or disability. Given the complexity of the Federal claims process, our large number of veterans and our future veterans population need to have the opportunity for effective outreach programs throughout the Commonwealth. Senate Bill No. 915 was drafted with input from many groups, including the Pennsylvania War Veterans Council, the State Veterans Commission, and several nationally chartered veterans service organizations, as well as officials from the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Today seated in the gallery are a number of those veterans who played an integral role. I would like to recognize them publicly for their tireless and tenacious efforts: Mr. Kit Watson, Department Adjutant of the Pennsylvania American Legion; Mr. John Getz, State Commander of the Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars; Mr. George Mullen, State Adjutant of the Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars; Mr. David Sandman, Director of Communications and Public Affairs for the Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars; Mr. Tom Minchin, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania AMVETS; Mr. Cornelius J. Appleby, Vice Chairman of the Pennsylvania State Veterans' Commission; and Mr. Timothy Dunn, State Adjutant of the Pennsylvania Disabled American Veterans. There are two individuals I must recognize who could not be with us today, but who were equally involved in this process, Mr.

3 2007 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL SENATE 1161 Paul Hastings, Chair of the State Veterans Commission, and Mr. Gary Fry of the AMVETS. Madam President, I would like to acknowledge their effort and work to help us move Senate Bill No The PRESIDENT. Will our guests please rise. (Applause.) And the question recurring, Shall the bill pass finally? The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: YEA-46 Armstrong Fontana O'Pake Tartaglione Baker Gordner One Tomlinson Boscola Greenleaf Piccola Vance Browne Hughes Pileggi Waugh Brubaker Kasunic Pippy White, Donald Corman Kitchen Punt White, Mary Jo Costa LaValle Rafferty Williams, Anthony H. Dinniman Logan Regola Williams, Constance Earl! Madigan Rhoades Wonderling Eichelberger Mcllhinney Robbins Wozniak Erickson Mellow Scarnati Folmer Musto Stout NAY-0 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED The PRESIDENT. Senator Wonderling has returned, and his temporary Capitol leave is cancelled. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR RESUMED THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR RESUMED BILL OVER IN ORDER HB Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the request of Senator PILEGGI. BILL ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AND FINAL PASSAGE SB 96 (Pr. No. 1437) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act establishing a grant program for volunteer emergency service organizations to provide incentives for establishing partnerships; conferring powers and duties on the Center for Local Government Services within the Department of Community and Economic Development; and providing for funding. Considered the third time and agreed to, And the amendments made thereto having been printed as required by the Constitution, On the question, Shall the bill pass finally? Indiana, Senator Don White. Senator D. WHITE. Madam President, I rise today to ask my colleagues for their support of Senate Bill No. 96, a bill to provide financial incentives to promote regionalization or other recognized partnerships of volunteer fire departments across this Commonwealth. Before I discuss the needs and motivations that prompted me to introduce this bill during the last Session and again during the current Session, I want to be clear, this legislation does not mandate volunteer fire companies to do anything they do not want to do, period. Under Senate Bill No. 96, the option remains at the local level, where they should be. Local departments know the needs of the communities they cover. It is not and should not be the role of the Commonwealth to dictate to those departments any type of mandate that would interfere with or usurp their basic responsibilities, nor be a detriment to the delivery of emergency services. Rather, Senate Bill No. 96 provides a way to enhance cost savings and improve the capabilities of Pennsylvania's fire departments by encouraging mergers, partnerships, and other cooperative efforts. As has been said on numerous occasions on the floor of the Senate, we know the cost of equipment and training can be an extreme burden on volunteer departments, and we have responded to that with the authorization of a $25 million grant program that is quite well received and very successful, yet that money can only go so far. We still have a patchwork of coverage across the State. Some areas are fortunate to have a number of fire departments, while for others, the coverage is very sparse. Looking closer, one area might be served by several pumper trucks, but lack the service of a ladder truck. Several neighboring departments may each have the equipment and resources to address hazardous materials emergencies, while in other areas that capability is far more limited. Those are the types of issues this bill is intended to address. Senate Bill No. 96 takes advantage of money already in place as part of the $100 million bond issue approved in 2002 by the voters to support the efforts of our volunteer fire departments and the men and women who respond to the call of duty. In many cases, a unified approach by fire departments may, for example, be able to forgo the replacement of a worn out pumper truck in one station in favor of purchasing a ladder truck that could be much more essential to the region. Through cooperation, stations could work together to develop a coordinated response team for hazardous materials and those emergencies that will eliminate the need for redundant equipment, which in turn could free up essential funding for other purposes. Madam President, Senate Bill No. 96 does not mandate cooperation, but rather provides financial incentives for departments to be forward thinking, to look for ways to improve their response to emergencies and their capabilities once they get there. It is time to make use of the funds the voters overwhelmingly chose to provide our volunteer emergency services. With your support of Senate Bill No. 96, we will be able to do just that. I ask for an affirmative vote on this bill, and would also like to thank the work and efforts of Senator Waugh, who basically was

4 1162 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE OCTOBER 3, a pioneer of all these volunteer service initiatives and was very helpful on this. Thank you very much. York, Senator Waugh. Senator WAUGH. Madam President, I would like to thank Senator White for those kind words, but most importantly, I would like to commend Senator White for this initiative. Actually, he took the lead on this when he was serving as chairman of our Committee on Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness, and he has followed it through to the point at which we are today, and that is for a vote. I rise to encourage Members to strongly support this proposal. As Senator White said, it is not a mandate, it is not a requirement in any way on our over 3,500 volunteer emergency service organizations statewide. Rather, it is an incentive, and, in many ways, for a lot of departments that have, actually in the field, been taking the lead on working more cooperatively, it is somewhat of a windfall because there is a retroactive clause included in the provisions of the bill. Madam President, as you well know, it has been estimated that some $6 billion in taxpayer funds are saved each and every year through the services provided by our volunteers in each and every county across our State, and yet, at the same time, one of the things that we as policymakers hear most often from our fire stations and ambulance departments is the need for increased funds. Costs rise, the call volumes go up, and their manpower pools shrink. As I mentioned, I think each and every Senator here could probably relate a case where their departments are looking at more creative ways to be efficient, to work cooperatively, to purchase together, to train together, to work mutual aid agreements, and in some cases actually consolidating departments. That is their decision. We fully intend to keep it in the hands of those providers, those who know best. Yet, at the same time, this bill would provide to those departments that are doing creative things, thinking outside of the box, working in an effort to not only provide professional services in a timely manner, but also in an efficient manner. They deserve our recognition. This is a way that we can provide it, and also provide them added support while we are doing it. So, I rise today to commend Senator White and encourage all Members to support the bill. Thank you. Chester, Senator Dinniman. Senator DINNIMAN. Madam President, I also rise in support as the Minority chairman of the Committee on Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness and thank Senator White and Senator Waugh, who had been involved as a volunteer fire company member, and thank our current chairman, Senator Baker. My hope is that this is just a first step. You know that the citizens of the Commonwealth 5 to 6 years ago approved a bond issue to be used by volunteer fire services and emergency workers. This money has not gone out. This is a step in that direction. There are vast needs that our fire companies have. There are a number of Senate bills to meet these needs, and I hope as the Senate body, we will start to focus in on these issues. For example, on the issues of recruitment, more and more fire companies need members. The possibility of providing annuities for those fire company members who serve 30 to 35 years as a way of thanking the person for the service, and by the way, the cost of annuity is far, far less than it would cost if we had to have a full-time fire person in each of these stations. The possibility that college students who are willing to fight fires could receive PHEAA or other types of scholarship aid. In other words, I thank Senator White, but I hope this body looks at this as simply the first step of strengthening our volunteer fire companies because the need for volunteers, the need to keep this service alive, well, and prospering is one that is across the Commonwealth, and we as a body need to address this in the months ahead. Thank you, Madam President. The PRESIDENT. Thank you, Senator Dinniman, Senator White, and Senator Waugh for Senate Bill No. 96 and establishing the volunteer emergency services for firemen. And the question recurring, Shall the bill pass fmally? The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: YEA-46 Armstrong Fontana O'Pake Tartaglione Baker Gordner One Tomlinson Boscola Greenleaf Piccola Vance Browne Hughes Pileggi Waugh Brubaker Kasunic Pippy White, Donald Corman Kitchen Punt White, Mary Jo Costa LaValle Rafferty Williams, Anthony H. Dinniman Logan Regola Williams, Constance Earl! Madigan Rhoades Wonderling Eichelberger Mcllhinney Robbins Wozniak Erickson Mellow Scamati Folmer Musto Stout NAY-0 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. BILLS OVER IN ORDER SB 806, SB 807, SB 808, SB 813 and HB Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator PILEGGI. SECOND CONSIDERATION CALENDAR BILL REREPORTED FROM COMMITTEE AS AMENDED OVER IN ORDER SB Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the request of Senator PILEGGI. BILLS OVER IN ORDER HB 33, SB 351, SB 366, SB 465, HB 642, SB 660, SB 751, SB 861, SB 903, SB 920 and SB Without objection, the

5 2007 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1163 bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator PILEGGL BILLS REREFERRED SB 1071 (Pr. No. 1392) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), known as The County Code, further providing for commissioners sole contractors for county, for contract procedures, terms and bonds and advertising for bids and for evasion of advertising requirements. SB 1072 (Pr. No. 1393) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending the act of June 23, 1931 (P.L.932, No.317), known as The Third Class City Code, further regulating contracts as to purchasing and advertising requirements. SB 1073 (Pr. No. 1394) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P.L.1206, No.331), known as The First Class Township Code, further providing for contracts and acquisition of property and for general regulations concerning contracts. SB 1074 (Pr. No. 1395) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, further providing for competitive bidding of contracts. SB 1075 (Pr. No. 1396) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending the act of February 1, 1966 (1965 P.L.1656, No.581), known as The Borough Code, further providing for regulation of contracts, for evasion of advertising requirements and for certain purchase contracts. SB 1076 (Pr. No. 1397) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending the act of May 27, 1953 (P.L.244, No.34), entitled "An act relating to and regulating the contracts of incorporated towns and providing penalties," further providing for regulation of contracts; providing for annual adjustment; further providing for evasion of advertising requirements, for contracts between $750 and $10,000 and for separate bids for plumbing, heating, ventilating and electrical work. SB 1077 (Pr. No. 1398) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending Titles 53 (Municipalities Generally) and 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for competitive bidding of contracts by intergovernmental units, by parking authorities, by municipal authorities and by metropolitan transportation authorities. SB 1080 (Pr. No. 1403) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending the act of April 29, 1937 (P.L.526, No.118), referred to as the Political Subdivision Joint Purchases Law, increasing the amount of purchases that may be made subject to certain conditions. SB 1082 (Pr. No. 1405) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending the act of July 29, 1953 (P.L.1034, No.270), known as the Public Auditorium Authorities Law, increasing the dollar amount of supplies and materials which may be purchased without advertising. SB 1085 (Pr. No. 1407) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration An Act amending the act of August 6, 1936 (Sp.Sess., P.L.95, No.38 1/2), entitled "An act to authorize and empower cities, boroughs, towns, and townships, separately or jointly, to provide for protection against floods by erecting and constructing certain works and improvements, located within or without their territorial limits, and within or without the county in which situate; and to expend moneys and incur indebtedness; to assess benefits against property benefited; to issue improvement bonds imposing no municipal liability; and to acquire, take, injure or destroy property for such purposes," further providing for competitive bidding of contracts.

6 1164 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE OCTOBER 3, BILL OVER IN ORDER HB Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the request of Senator PILEGGI. JOURNALS APPROVED The PRESIDENT. The Journals of the Sessions of September 25, 2007, and September 26, 2007, are now in print. The Clerk proceeded to read the Journals of the Sessions of September 25, 2007, and September 26, 2007, when, on motion of Senator PILEGGI, and agreed to by voice vote, further reading was dispensed with and the Journals were approved. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SENATE RESOLUTION ADOPTED Senators PICCOLA, REGOLA, BOSCOLA, MADIGAN, KASUNIC, FERLO, STACK, RAFFERTY, ERICKSON, PUNT, GREENLEAF, ORIE, MELLOW, M. WHITE, FONTANA, McILHINNEY, SCARNATI, C. WILLIAMS, PIPPY, MUSTO, O'PAKE, EARLL, FOLMER, LOGAN, WAUGH, TARTAGLIONE, D. WHITE, COSTA and BAKER, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. 189, entitled: A Resolution designating the month of October 2007 as "Italian- American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. Which was read, considered, and adopted by voice vote. CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following resolutions, which were read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: Anthony J. DiMaria, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Fischer, Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Federicci, Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Lavelle, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Kelechawa, C. Wesley Boyle, Michael Jonathan Tonart, John Derrick, Colin Richard Weale, Lillian Plum, Adam M. Greenberg, Neil Seltzer and to Chad Seltzer by Senator Baker. and Mrs. Charles D. Lemmond by Senator Baker and others. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the Very Reverend Monsignor Robert Forst, Guido J. Bartolacci, Anna M. Grady and to the Curto Toy Manufacturing Company by Senator Boscola. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Zenya Hrycenko by Senator Browne. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Martha Berkenhoff and to John B. Getz, Jr., by Senator Brubaker. Louis T. Ughetto, Mr. and Mrs. Dale L. McAlister, Cody Ryan Gordon, Hilda C. Pierce, Restek Corporation of Bellefonte, Mifflin County Junior Babe Ruth 13-Year-Old All-Star Baseball Team and to the members and coaches of the Mifflin County Junior Babe Ruth 15-Year-Old All-Star Baseball Team by Senator Corman. Ray Bodnar, William H. Isler and to Rita Belavic Harrell by Senator Costa. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the members of the 709th Tank Battalion by Senators Costa, Fontana, and Ferlo. Paul Costa and to Michael A. Acquaviva by Senator Costa and others. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to James A. Ferrier, David M. Frees III, Charles Swope, William Ronayne, Nancy Blackman Thompson, David Iezzi, Mary Lou Enoches, Mary Ellen Josephs, Jenkins Arboretum of Devon, Family Service of Chester County, Schuylkill Canal Association of Mont Clare, St. Mary's Franciscan Shelter for Homeless Families of Phoenixville and to the Beth Chaim Reform Congregation of Malvern by Senator Dinniman. Angelo Rossi by Senators Dinniman and Erickson. James C. Kennedy by Senators Dinniman and Rafferty. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Benuel Post by Senator Earll. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Sheila Martin, Gary Davis and to Carolyn Ferrence by Senator Ferlo. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to James Carl Graybill, Rickey D. Eisenhauer, Zebadiah Z. Sheaman and to Ace Aluminum, Inc., of Lebanon, by Senator Folmer. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Brentwood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1810 of Pittsburgh by Senator Fontana. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the Polish- American Association of Harrisburg by Senator Fumo. Richard Nye, Mr. and Mrs. George Shurgalla, Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Romania and to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kline by Senator Gordner. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to James Swan, Jennifer M. Lewchick, Joseph Archutowski, Charles Simpson, Edward A. Pfeiffer, Evan Zoog, Kate Luppino and to Larry Hannon by Senator Greenleaf. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to William Matthews by Senator Hughes. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the Reverend Anthony Floyd, Willida H. Luff and to Lucille Boston by Senator Kitchen. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Kenneth James Senkevich, Ronald W. Morell, Thomas E. Moore, Richard E. Mann, William T. Muns, Allan R. Kitts, Vernon J. Kaminski, Aaron R. Johnson, Jr., Roderick D. Jackson, Richard L. Hogue, John H. Webb, Thomas V. Robes, Charles H. Ray, Jr., Frank Lee Corfield, Ralph E. Cordes, Thomas D. Devin, William A. Evans, Jr., Reuben J. Fuller, John A. Farmer, Jerry A. Goglin, Lloyd E. Haswell, Peter J. Herman, Clifford R. Pflugh, William S. Pierce, Jon A. Neely, Nicholas G. Pavkovich and to Larry R. Phillips by Senator LaValle. Philip Fitzwater, High Steel Structures, Inc., of Williamsport,

7 2007 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1165 and to Ward L. Myers Elementary School of Muncy by Senator Madigan. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the members and coaches of the Central Bucks West High School Girls' Soccer Team by Senator Mcllhinney. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Donna M. Doherty, Ardath Rodale, Joanne Dougherty Arduino, Mary L. Tellie and to Lori Bilinsky by Senator Mellow. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Nicholas A. Pucino by Senator Musto. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Michael Angelo Porcaro and to the Master Gardeners of Berks County by Senator O'Pake. Peter Kenny, Daniel T. Gutmann and to David Woten by Senator Orie. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Russel R. Fels and to Wildwood Lake Sanctuary of Harrisburg by Senator Piccola. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Alfred C. Webber, Brenna Kirby and to the Campbell African Methodist Episcopal Church of Media by Senator Pileggi. Lawrence Current, James M. Jamieson, Julia Scheib Martin, Thomas M. Joseph, Elizabeth A. Castonguay, John V. Conti, Andrew Michael Weber, Shane Kenneth McCormick and to Joseph M. Weinzierl by Senator Pippy. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Ronald E. Miller, Jr., and to Hilda Etter by Senator Punt. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Alexander Hayden and to Nicholas J. LaPenta by Senator Rafferty. Wade Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kintz, Cory Oliver Clippinger, Jerrod James Galloway, Johnna Sleith, Families Against Closing Schools and to the American Hungarian Federation by Senator Regola. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Jedidiah Coller, St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church of Girardville and to the Tamaqua Business and Professional Women's Club by Senator Rhoades. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Zachary David Weikal, Jenna Williams, Kara Hudak, Shelby Solaman, Anita Scott and to the Terra Nova House Bed and Breakfast of Grove City by Senator Robbins. Harry Kunselman, Ida Johnson, John Serian, Northfork Chapter 29 of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology, Inc., Owens- Brockway Glass Plant 18, Stamp Camp USA of Elkland, Jefferson County Historical Society and to the Clearfield, Elk, Cameron, and Jefferson Central Labor Council of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations by Senator Scarnati. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Karen J. Russell by Senators Scarnati and Mellow. Donald E. Iams, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yanchak and to Gregory F. Peccon by Senator Stout. Lynne Abraham, Elizabeth Flanagan, Ricardo Bostic, Gary Kapanowski, Linda M. Rhym and to Matthew Redeagle by Senator Tartaglione. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Dominic Daley, Edward C. Keenan and to Thomas F. Gallagher, Jr., by Senator Tomlinson. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Dr. Enrique Martinez-Vidal, Robert D. Martin, Glen Rankin Nailor, Matthew David Zimmerman, L. Nelson Wingert, Eric W. Martin, Matthew W. Martin, Nancy Besch and to Dolores Dougherty by Senator Vance. Ruth S. Damsker by Senator Washington. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Emily Louise Swisher, Joseph F. Williams and to the York County Task Force on Domestic Violence by Senator Waugh. Thomas Redinger, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Deyarmin, Ruth Henderson and to Nicholas Lindsey by Senator D. White. Ron Crafty, Adam R. Mourer, Zachary G. Turner, Joshua L. Stover, Kyle M. Lyon, Jeremy J. Saporito and to Neil A. Koontz by Senator M.J. White. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Stephen A. Sheller, Daniel Carl Hedinger, Robert H. Adams, Sandy Sheller and to the First Presbyterian Church of Ardmore by Senator C. Williams. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Wendell W. Young III and to Steven Morris, Jr., by Senator C. Williams and others. Sandra J. Zemgulis, John B. Haines IV and to Robert J. Obermeyer II by Senator Wonderling. Wayne Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hanna, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. William Rullo, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Koch, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Barnhart, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Johns, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rachau, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Weis and to Mr. and Mrs. Clay Ott by Senator Wozniak. CONDOLENCE RESOLUTIONS The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following resolutions, which were read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: late Thomas R. Eynon by Senator Greenleaf. late Harold Lee Rush by Senator Kitchen. late Marion Robertson Frey by Senator Mcllhinney. late Michael D. Reagan, Jr., by Senator A.H. Williams. late Honorable Ann-Michele G. Higgins by Senator C. Williams.

8 1166 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE OCTOBER 3, POSTHUMOUS CITATIONS The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following citations, which were read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: Posthumous citations honoring the late Dallas Gene Tudor, the late John A. Namath, the late Robert Dale Doughty and the late Patrick Michael McShane were extended to the families by Senator LaValle. BILL SIGNED The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll) in the presence of the Senate signed the following bill: SB 779. RECESS Delaware, Senator Pileggi. Senator PILEGGI. Madam President, I move that the Senate do now recess until Monday, October 15, 2007, at 1 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. The Senate recessed at 11:37 a.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time.