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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]
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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]
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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!
A special thank-you to Dennis Owens for highlighting the Beagle Bill and the incredible journey to make it Act 92 of 2026!
After five years of perseverance and bipartisan teamwork, Pennsylvania has taken an important step forward in protecting innocent animals.
October 26, 1825 - The Erie Canal opened as the first major man-made waterway in America, linking Lake Erie with the Hudson River, bypassing the British-controlled lower St. Lawrence. The canal cost over $7 million and took eight years to complete.
It was a profound honor to offer a prayer during the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial Dedication Ceremony in Washington, DC. πΊπΈ
A humbling moment to honor the brave men and women who served, remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and recognize the courage, commitment, and sacrifice of all who answered the call to serve our nation. May their legacy never be forgotten, and may we always honor their service and sacrifice.
βI remembered the wind, the storm, the bullets that somehow did not find me, and that, by Your mercy, not one of the five hundred men in my unit was lost.β
