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E-news Updates – October 23, 2026
In this Update: Beagle Bill Becomes Law William Penn Day Senate Chamber Tour Happy 100th Birthday Amy! Connecting with DCNR at Buchanan State Forest Rededication of Gettysburg – IFA Veteran Service Officer Meetings Monthly Photo Submission Throwback! Fighting for Affordable Energy Senate Votes to Provide Lifetime No-Contact Orders for Victims Senate Bills to Help Local […] [Read More]
Mastriano, Comitta Bill to Protect Animals from Painful Experimentation Almost Law
The Beagle Bill, legislation championed by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Sen. Carolyn Comitta (D-19) to protect dogs and cats from painful, taxpayer-funded experiments, has been approved by the General Assembly and is now almost law. [Read More]
William Penn Day/William Penn’s Birthday Senate Commemoration
Sen. Mastriano – William Penn Day Commemoration | Media Center | Watch Live [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 1390
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Off the Floor | Rules Committee, Conference Room [Read More]
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October 28, 1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis ended with the announcement by Soviet Russia`s leader Nikita Khrushchev that his Soviet government was halting construction of missile bases in Cuba and would remove the offensive missiles. President Kennedy immediately accepted the offer then lifted the U.S. naval blockade of Cuba.
October 28th, 1701 - William Penn signed the Charter of Privileges, which served as Pennsylvania`s constitution until the American Revolution in 1776. This document guaranteed key rights like religious freedom and a unicameral General Assembly with legislative powers, replacing earlier charters and establishing a more self-governing colonial structure.
October 28th, 1886 - Statue of Liberty dedicated by U.S. President Grover Cleveland in New York Harbor. A gift from France, the statue was built by Gustave Eiffel and designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi to commemorate the abolition of slavery and the U.S. centennial celebration. The dedication ceremony was a large public event featuring parades and naval flotillas.
Happy Navy Day! This day is especially meaningful to me because my dad was a sailor. Growing up, I saw firsthand the dedication, sacrifice, and deep sense of duty that defines our Navy Veterans. To my dad, and to all the sailors who have answered the call: thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your anchoring strength.
A FRIENDSHIP FORGED IN THE FIRES OF DESERT STORM!
Thirty-five years ago, American forces and our coalition partners answered the call to liberate Kuwait. Today, the friendship between our nations remains a powerful testament to that shared history.
It was a distinct honor to present the Pennsylvania Freedom Medal to Her Excellency Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, Kuwait`s Ambassador to the United States, during the National Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial dedication in Washington, D.C.
Having served with the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment during the liberation of Kuwait, I will always treasure the bond between our nations and the sacrifices that made Kuwait`s freedom possible.
Ambassador Al-Sabah was wonderfully gracious, and I deeply appreciated the opportunity to recognize her distinguished service and the enduring friendship between our peoples.
From the battlefields of 1991 to the friendship we celebrate today - the United States and Kuwait stand together!
October 27th, 1787 - The first of 85 Federalist Papers appeared in print in a New York City newspaper. The essays argued for the adoption of the new U.S. Constitution. They were written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay.
It was a tremendous privilege to present the Pennsylvania Freedom Medal to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum during the historic dedication of the National Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial in Washington, D.C.
As a Desert Storm Veteran who served with the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment during the liberation of Kuwait, this moment was especially meaningful to me.
Secretary Burgum delivered a powerful and inspiring address, honoring the courage of our Veterans, the extraordinary 34-nation coalition that liberated Kuwait, and the importance of nations standing together for freedom.
Thank you, Secretary Burgum, for your leadership, your powerful message, and your commitment to honoring those who served!
May we never forget their courage and sacrifice.
God bless our Veterans, and God bless America!
