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May 2, 2011 - U.S. Special Operations Forces killed Osama bin Laden during a raid on his secret compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The raid marked the culmination of a decade-long manhunt for the elusive leader of the al-Qaeda terrorist organization based in the Middle East. Bin Laden had ordered the coordinated aerial attacks of September 11th, 2001, in which four American passenger jets were hijacked then crashed, killing nearly 3,000 persons. Two jets had struck and subsequently collapsed the 110-story Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York, while another struck the Pentagon building in Washington, D.C. A fourth jet also headed toward Washington had crashed into a field in Pennsylvania as passengers attempted to overpower the hijackers on board
I wanted to highlight Cody from yesterday’s roundtable at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center.
His story is a powerful reminder of why technical schools that offer skilled trades are so important and vital to our communities. Programs like these give students the opportunity to build real-world skills, find their path, and create successful futures.
Thank you, Cody, for sharing your inspiring journey.
Please enjoy reading my newsletter from this week. Link is in bio.
After our fantastic roundtable at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center, we were fed a delicious meal by the culinary students and given an incredible tour of the school.
It was inspiring to meet such passionate teachers and incredibly hardworking students who are building the skills needed for successful futures. We were so impressed by them! Keep up the great work!
Career and technical education continues to make a lasting impact on students and our local workforce.
We had a productive morning at the Franklin County Commissioners Meeting today!
These meetings provide an important opportunity to collaborate, share updates, and continue working together to serve the residents of Franklin County.
Thank you to everyone involved for their continued dedication to our communities.
Check out my morning interview on News Talk 103.7!
We cover a lot of topics this morning!
Tragic death of Specialist Krystofer Lopez, Data Centers, Iran and more!
May 1st - First Decoration Day celebrated in 1865. What is now known as Memorial Day was first observed in Charleston, South Carolina, on May 1st. This "Decoration Day" was organized by formerly enslaved people to honor Union soldiers buried in a mass grave at the Washington Race Course. The event involved a parade, ceremonies, and the decoration of graves with flowers.
We had a fantastic roundtable discussion today at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center in Chambersburg, PA.
Hearing directly from the students about their experiences and the impact this school has had on their lives was truly inspiring and impressive. We were also joined by dedicated administrators, local businesses that employ Career Tech students/graduates, along with our state representatives and county officials.
Career and technical education is opening doors, building skills, and preparing the next generation for success in the workforce.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this meaningful event and for your continued commitment to our students and community.





