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In this Update: Nominated by President Trump to be U.S Ambassador to Slovakia Anti-Semitism Roundtable Discussion South Mountain Golf Course Re-Opening Darrel M. Sipe Opticians & Hearing Aids Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening of Pixlel Ribbon Cutting Welcome Summer Interns Talya & Maddie! Throwback! Cutting Costs for PA Families by Ending Outdated Emissions Testing Ending State […] [Read More]
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In this Update: Sergeant First Class George Baker, Jr. – Korean War Veteran Ceremony Veterans’ Benefits & Services Honoring The Life of MSG Ben Bitner Fourth Annual Women Veterans Day Commemoration Requiring Public Schools to Display the POW/MIA Flag Amputee and Paralyzed Veterans Pension Program Improving Veteran Access to Homeownership Sergeant First Class George Baker, […] [Read More]
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E-news Updates – May 7, 2026
In this Update: Pennsylvania Humane Leadership Award Ceremony Holocaust Education Bill SB 127 Franklin County Career and Technology Center Tour Franklin County Commissioners’ Meeting Arche Classical Academy Awarded PENNVEST Low-Interest Rate Financing Throwback! Senate Approves Tougher Penalties for Attempted Murder of Law Enforcement Officers Protecting Pennsylvanians’ Second Amendment Rights Senate Committee Approves Measures to Make […] [Read More]
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I had the privilege of having Rhonda Fink-Whitman speak during our roundtable, and it was powerful.
I want to recognize and thank her for her tireless work preserving the truth of the Holocaust and ensuring future generations never forget the consequences of hatred, antisemitism, and evil.
As the daughter and granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, Rhonda has transformed personal family tragedy into a mission of education, remembrance, and moral courage. Through her book 94 Maidens, public speaking, and statewide advocacy, she has fought relentlessly to strengthen Holocaust education in Pennsylvania schools and to confront the alarming rise of antisemitism and historical ignorance.
Her message was deeply moving and an important reminder that freedom and human dignity must always be defended. History cannot be forgotten, rewritten, or ignored.
At a time when hatred and division are once again rising across the world, voices like Rhonda’s are essential. She fights for remembrance. She fights for truth. She fights to ensure that “Never Again” is more than words.
Pennsylvania is stronger because of citizens like Rhonda Fink-Whitman.
May 14th, 2026 - Ascension Day
Today we celebrate Ascension Day — the day Jesus Christ ascended into Heaven forty days after His resurrection.
Ascension Day is a powerful reminder of Christ’s victory over sin and death, His promise to return, and the hope we have through faith. As Scripture reminds us:
“Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus… will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.” — Acts 1:11
May this holy day renew our faith, strengthen our hope, and remind us to walk boldly in truth, grace, and love. God bless you and your families.
Please join me in welcoming our two new summer interns, Talya and Maddie! We are grateful to have you both on the team and look forward to all you will accomplish this summer. Welcome aboard!
On May 14, 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark departed from Camp Dubois near St. Louis to begin the legendary Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Commissioned by Thomas Jefferson after the Louisiana Purchase, the Corps of Discovery set out to explore the vast unknown lands west of the Mississippi River, map routes to the Pacific Ocean, establish relations with Native American tribes, and gather scientific knowledge about the continent.
Over the next two years, the expedition would travel more than 8,000 miles through immense hardship, harsh weather, dangerous terrain, and uncharted wilderness. Along the way, they documented new plants and animals, opened the door to western exploration, and helped shape America’s understanding of its newly acquired frontier.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: 2016 in Riga, Latvia during Exercises Steadfast Pyramid and Steadfast Pinnacle. Pictured in the center is German General Lather, who was my commander during my assignment, with Allied Land Headquarters, Heidelberg, Germany. In the center, British General Sir Adrian Bradshaw, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe who requested that I be part of this exercise. I am standing in the front row, right. #ThrowbackThursday
On May 14, 1607, English settlers established Founding of Jamestown at Jamestown
SB 127 is so important because education is one of the strongest tools we have to combat hatred, anti-Semitism, and ignorance.
By teaching young people the truth about the Holocaust and the persecution suffered by millions throughout history, we help ensure that the tragedies of the past are never repeated. “Never Again” must be more than a phrase — it must be a commitment passed on to the next generation.
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