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I was glad to participate in this morning’s ribbon cutting. The excitement from our community was undeniable, as residents were lined up before 6:30 a.m. to be the first ones in.
Of course, @repkutz and I had to grab a legendary Kirkland hotdog for breakfast! 🌭
It was great to connect with Cumberland Valley School District
Winding Creek Elementary students, who were visiting the #PACapitol today! I hope they enjoyed our discussion and their tour. It`s been a busy day with lots to see and do.
Please join me in congratulating my constituents, 10-year-old Daon Kim and 8-year-old Sion Kim who each won silver medals at the 2025 U.S. National Taekwondo Championships!
They train at JK Taekwondo Academy Lemoyne PA and are working toward their goals of representing the U.S. on the National Team, competing on the world stage.
They`re pictured here with two other national medalists from JKTA who are constituents of Senator Dawn Keefer. We were glad to welcome them as our guests this week and recognize their achievements before the #PASenate. I can`t wait to see what the future holds for them!
Newville Borough was the place to be last night! I was honored to walk in the Halloween Parade with The Marine Corps League Lewis B. Puller Jr. Detachment 524. I appreciated Jessica`s bagpiping and was glad to catch the Big Spring School District high school marching band, too. They sounded incredible! Thanks to the Newville Historical Society and all involved with planning and hosting the parade.
Thoroughly enjoyed meeting with Moriah Conley, reigning Cumberland Ag Expo Queen, today! She`s in her junior year of high school and is active in the Cumberland County 4-H Horse and Pony Club. She stays busy volunteering, doing barn chores, trail riding her horse, skiing, and working for a local fruit farmer. She`s hardworking, impressive and represents our area and agriculture very well!
This morning, PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity met with members of both the #PAHouse and #PASenate to discuss the good work her office is doing on behalf of the people of Pennsylvania. Learn more about how the Pennsylvania Treasury is ensuring greater accountability for taxpayers and returning money to its rightful owners: https://www.patreasury.gov/
What an honor it was to officially dedicate the Sgt Patrick Hawkins Memorial Bridge today in North Middleton Twp, Cumberland County, PA. The bridge, located on Spring Road, spans the Conodoguinet and stands as a visual reminder of Patrick`s life, heroism, and sacrifice.
Patrick was truly exceptional. He was brave, faithful, committed, strong, smart, and selfless, according to all who knew him. A member of the elite 75th Ranger Regiment, he embodied the Ranger Creed. Rangers lead the way!
The packed house today at North Middleton Fire Company was a testament to his enduring legacy. It was heartwarming to see the community come out and show such tremendous support of the Hawkins family and touching to hear LTC Roy Hawkins describe how the community has sustained them and provided encouragement through the years.
Thanks to all who made today`s ceremony possible: The Hawkins Family, the North Middleton Fire Company, the Keystone State Challenge Academy, the Carlisle Area School District High School Chamber Singers, Chaplain Hudson of the U.S. Army War College Memorial Chapel, PA State Rep. Barb Gleim, and the North Middleton Twp. Supervisors.
Had a great time stocking pheasants with the Pennsylvania Game Commission today, at State Game Land 230 in North Middleton Twp. The agency anticipates releasing between 215,000 and 220,000 pheasants statewide in preparation for youth season (Oct. 11-18), the general season (Oct. 25-Nov. 28), and the late season (Dec. 15-24 and Dec. 26-Feb. 28).
Today, I had the pleasure of hosting future leaders from across the 34th senatorial district at the Capitol, for an immersive experience, learning about and participating in the legislative process.
High students from across Cumberland, Northern Dauphin, and Perry counties were selected by their schools to be ‘Senators for a Day.’ They participated in mock legislative sessions, served on one of five committees to discuss bills, take positions, and draft legislation for the full Senate to consider. Later, they met in full session to debate and vote on legislation drafted by the committees.
I heard a lot of thoughtful discussions, great perspectives and effective negotiations throughout the day. I hope everyone enjoyed the experience!
Glad to take part in a number of events this month aimed at increasing breast cancer awareness and promoting education to increase early detection. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. But early detection can save lives. This month, please take time to learn your personal risk factors – including age, genetics and lifestyle. Learn more: https://www.pasenategop.com/breast-cancer-awareness-month/
#breastcancerawareness
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
#EarlyDetection
As an America250PA Commissioner, I`m excited to be part of the Liberty Tree Project. It`s part of a multi-year celebration of our nation`s 250th Anniversary. A Liberty Tree will be planted in each of the Commonwealth`s 67 counties. Recently, we celebrated the planting and dedication of a Liberty Tree in Cumberland County, PA, at Hampden Township Veterans Park.
Historically, Liberty Trees were gathering places for the Sons of Liberty throughout all 13 colonies. From their meetings and discussions, the seeds of the American Revolution were planted.
#libertytree
#America250
Today, the Senate voted to designate the Seargent Patrick C. Hawkins Memorial Bridge in North Middleton Township. While on his 4th deployment, Sgt Hawkins was killed in action moving to aid a wounded fellow Ranger. Eternally grateful for his heroism and sacrifice. #neverforgotten 🇺🇸
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