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Victory in Europe Day
WWII American Experience and Senator Doug Mastriano commemorate Victory in Europe Day. | Watch Live [Read More]
Mastriano to Host Beagles and Bagels Event on May 6
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and other legislators will unveil animal protection legislation at a Beagles and Bagels event on Tuesday, May 6, at 10 a.m. in the Capitol Media Center, Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. [Read More]
E-news Updates – May 2, 2025
In this Update: Beagles and Bagels Legislative Briefing, May 6th Michaux State Forest Wildfires North Carolina Hurricane Relief Thank You Dinner Visit to U.S. Army War College Honoring 50th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War with Passage of Act 124 Federal ID Requirements Change on May 7: Get REAL ID Now Beat Breast […] [Read More]
Banning Painful Dog and Cat Experimental Testing in PA
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I had a wonderful opportunity to connect with the students from FCA on the Senate floor, where we explored the rich Biblical history of Pennsylvania showcased on the Senate walls. Their visit for the Day of the Bible at the Capitol highlighted the importance of understanding our heritage and the values that have shaped our state.
Come Out and Celebrate Our World War II Heroes Today at 1PM
WHAT: Victory in Europe Day Celebration
WHEN: Thursday, May 8, 2025 @ 1300
WHERE: World War II American Experience located at 845 Crooked Creek Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325
WHY: To commemorate Victory in Europe Day and Honor our Veterans
Let’s unite in gratitude and remembrance—your presence will make this event truly special. We can`t wait to see you there!
Enjoy the Day of Bible Celebration today at the Capitol. The First American Bible is the only Bible approved by Congress. It is at the very foundation of our Nation!
Today we commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day as we welcome WWII Veteran Irvin C. Gers to the Pennsylvania Senate.
It was an honor to have WWII Veteran Irvin C. Gers on the Senate floor today as we commemorate Victory in Europe Day!
YN3 USN WORLD WAR II - VETERAN Irvin C. Gers was born August 21, 1926, in Osceola Mills, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. In 1944 he graduated from Osceola Mills High School. Irvin answered the call to service to his country within the military, U.S. Navy, at 18 years of age. His enlisted "boot camp" was spent at the U.S. Naval Training Center, Sampson, New York. His military specialty training, as a Seabee, was spent at Camp Davisville, Rhode Island. He served aboard the U.S.S. George F. Elliot. Soon after additional Seabee training at Port Hueneme, California, he was assigned to the 146 Construction Battalion which deployed to islands throughout the South Pacific theater (including Okinawa, Japan) during World War II. Irvin was honorably discharged in 1946 from the U.S. Navy. He returned to his home of record in Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania. He obtained employment with a coal mining company for the next 2 years. During the following 36 years he excelled in a career within the Insurance sector; he retired during 1984.
SB9, Save Women`s Sports Act passed! PA scholastic sports teams designed for girls and women will be reserved for biological females under legislation approved by the Senate, (32 to 18) ensuring female athletes are not denied scholarships and more due to unfair competition from biological males!
In honor of National Military Spouse Appreciation Day:
Rebbie,
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the strength, love, and unwavering support you’ve given through every step of this journey. Being a military spouse isn’t easy—you’ve faced long deployments, endless uncertainties, and the quiet weight of holding everything together at home.
Your resilience, patience, and encouragement mean more than words can express. You are the steady anchor through every storm, and your support makes all the difference. Thank you for being my rock, my partner, and one of my greatest sources of strength.
