September 25, 2015 - Senator Brooks held her 9th Annual Senior Expo on September 25, 2015 in Hempfield Township featuring over 60 exhibitors and nearly 600 attendees. Seniors and caretakers were provided with a wealth of information and health services including flu, pneumonia and shingles vaccinations. Also featured was Project Support Our Troops by Meadville Post 52. Every month the Preston’s (pictured to the left of Senator Brooks) send out between 50 and 85 care packages to the troops. Also pictured to Senator Brooks’ right is Arielle Reiser. She started the “CHIP-IN Project” (Contribute Household Items for People in Need) which has benefited AWARE of Mercer County, veterans’ organizations, nursing home residents and rescue mission clients.
September 25, 2015 - Corrine Livingston presented Senator Brooks with a plaque in appreciation of her ten years participating in the Crawford County 4-H and FFA Livestock Auction. While at the Active Aging Octoberfest, the Senator and Corrine are standing next to Little Creek Maple Syrup display.
September 24, 2015 - Senator Brooks along with DCNR Secretary Cindy A. Dunn and retired Senator Roy Wilt, Sr. stand alongside John C. Oliver, former DCNR Secretary, as a plaque was unveiled at a multi-use trail dedication ceremony in honor of Mr. Oliver. The trail is located in Maurice K. Goddard State Park. Mr. Oliver served as DCNR’s secretary from 1995 until 2003.
June 16, 2015 – Senator Michele Brooks met with retired teachers in Harrisburg to discuss education and pension issues. Pictured with Senator Brooks are Ed Zipay, Ann U’Halie, Gloria Shields and Dawn Blaus.
June 15, 2015. Senator Brooks met with James Grosch (left) of Warren County School District and Shawn Sampson (center) of Titusville Area School District in her Harrisburg office to discuss important education and legislative issues.
June 10, 2015, Harrisburg, Pa, - Joining Senator Michele Brooks in the Senate Chamber is Ryan Thomas of Conneaut Lake, PA. Ryan served as a guest page during the Senate session. Ryan not"Listen" target="_blank" href="http://av.pasenategop.com/brooks/2015/0615/page.mp3"> Listen
June 1, 2015, Harrisburg, PA – Senator Michele Brooks participated in the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of Pennsylvania’s press conference in the East Wing Rotunda of the capitol building. This event was an effort to raise funds and bring awareness to the five Ronald McDonald House locations in Pennsylvania - Danville, Hershey, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Scranton. During the press conference the Bowling Proprietors’ Association presented a $3,000 check to the Ronald McDonalds House.
June 1, 2015, Harrisburg, PA – Senator Michele Brooks participated in the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of Pennsylvania’s press conference in the East Wing Rotunda of the capitol building. This event was an effort to raise funds and bring awareness to the five Ronald McDonald House locations in Pennsylvania - Danville, Hershey, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Scranton. During the press conference the Bowling Proprietors’ Association presented a $3,000 check to the Ronald McDonalds House.
June 1, 2015, Harrisburg, PA – Senator Michele Brooks participated in the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of Pennsylvania’s press conference in the East Wing Rotunda of the capitol building. This event was an effort to raise funds and bring awareness to the five Ronald McDonald House locations in Pennsylvania - Danville, Hershey, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Scranton. During the press conference the Bowling Proprietors’ Association presented a $3,000 check to the Ronald McDonalds House.
Harrisburg, PA, June 1, 2015 - Motorcyclists from across the Commonwealth came to Harrisburg to participate in the annual ABATE rally at the State Capitol Building to raise awareness of their motorcycling legislative priorities. Senator Brooks was pleased to participate in the rally and listen to the comments made by representatives and supporters of ABATE.
Harrisburg, PA, June 1, 2015 - Motorcyclists from across the Commonwealth came to Harrisburg to participate in the annual ABATE rally at the State Capitol Building to raise awareness of their motorcycling legislative priorities. Senator Brooks was pleased to participate in the rally and listen to the comments made by representatives and supporters of ABATE.
May 25, 2015, Harmonsburg, PA - Senator Brooks spoke at the Harmonsburg Memorial Day Ceremony on May 25, 2015. Reading from letters written by Marine Private 1st Class John Reynolds, 18 year old killed in Vietnam and Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Terry Beck, killed in Vietnam on October 2, 1969, Senator Brooks spoke about the many hero's that >postponed their dreams and hopes, and left courageously for a foreign land so that we may live in freedom. Pictured are Terry Beck's family - Son Dan Beck with his son Conner and son Terry Beck with his sons Landon and Gavin along with his wife Lisa.
May 18, 2015, Meadville, PA - Senator Brooks spoke to the Crawford and Mercer County's Extension Boards. Topic of discussion was the PA Budget 2015-16.
May 16, 2015, Hermitage, PA – Senator Brooks spent time visiting with (left to right) World War II veterans Bill Houston, Harry Kloss and Dick Bailey on Armed Forces Day at Buhl Farm park, the site of a tribute to veterans.
May 12, 2015 - Senator Michele Brooks, Chairman of the Senate Aging and Youth Committee asking questions of Acting Secretary Teresa Osborne during Secretary Osborne’s confirmation hearing.
May 12, 2015 - Acting Secretary of the Department of Aging Teresa Osborne, seated on the right, during her confirmation before the Senate Aging and Youth Committee, chaired by Senator Brooks.
May 12, 2015 - Senator Michele Brooks (center), Chairman of the Senate Aging and Youth Committee and other members of the committee and committee staff during the confirmation of Acting Secretary of the Department of Aging, Teresa Osborne.
May 6, 2015, Harrisburg, PA – Senator Michele Brooks, a member of the Legislative Hunger Caucus, participated in the planting of the Capitol Hunger Garden on the grounds of the Main Capitol Building. The Legislative Hunger Caucus was formed to raise awareness of hunger in Pennsylvania. One of the more visual projects of the Caucus is the Capitol Hunger Garden.
May 6, 2015, Harrisburg, PA – Senator Michele Brooks, a member of the Legislative Hunger Caucus, participated in the planting of the Capitol Hunger Garden on the grounds of the Main Capitol Building. The Legislative Hunger Caucus was formed to raise awareness of hunger in Pennsylvania. One of the more visual projects of the Caucus is the Capitol Hunger Garden.
May 6, 2015, Harrisburg, PA – Senator Michele Brooks, a member of the Legislative Hunger Caucus, participated in the planting of the Capitol Hunger Garden on the grounds of the Main Capitol Building. The Legislative Hunger Caucus was formed to raise awareness of hunger in Pennsylvania. One of the more visual projects of the Caucus is the Capitol Hunger Garden.
May 1, 2015, Erie, PA, Senator Michele Brooks spent time with The Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, J.C.L., Bishop of Erie and representatives of the Catholic Conference. Catholic Diocese of Erie is Pennsylvania's largest diocese, and their parishes stretch from the sparkling shores of Lake Erie through the majestic Allegheny National Forest.
On April 30, 2015 Jacob Clabbatz received his Eagle Scout Badge along with a citation from the Senate of Pennsylvania presented by Senator Michele Brooks. Jacob's Eagle Scout project included making two benches for the Spartensburg Fair in memory of his grandparents and also two benches for the Spartensburg Volunteer Fire Department.
April 28, 2015 - Corry, PA. Senator Brooks visited the Corry Senior Center along with Jack Ogden of the State Attorney General's office to raise awareness and warn seniors about numerous telemarketing and other frauds that target seniors and can potentially scam their life savings from them.
April 28, 2015 - Union City, PA. Senator Brooks visited the Union City Senior Center along with Jack Ogden of the State Attorney General's office to raise awareness and warn seniors about numerous telemarketing and other frauds that target seniors and can potentially scam their life savings from them.
April 21 & 22, 2015, Harrisburg – On April 21, 1865, the Lincoln funeral train arrived in Harrisburg carrying the remains of President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln’s casket was placed in the Representatives Hall in the state capitol building where an estimated 10,000 mourners filed passed the casket paying their respects to their fallen leader. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Lincoln funeral train’s arrival in Harrisburg, a replica of President Lincoln’s casket was placed on display in the rotunda of the state capitol were commemorative ceremonies took place.
April 21 & 22, 2015, Harrisburg – On April 21, 1865, the Lincoln funeral train arrived in Harrisburg carrying the remains of President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln’s casket was placed in the Representatives Hall in the state capitol building where an estimated 10,000 mourners filed passed the casket paying their respects to their fallen leader. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Lincoln funeral train’s arrival in Harrisburg, a replica of President Lincoln’s casket was placed on display in the rotunda of the state capitol were commemorative ceremonies took place.
April 21 & 22, 2015, Harrisburg – On April 21, 1865, the Lincoln funeral train arrived in Harrisburg carrying the remains of President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln’s casket was placed in the Representatives Hall in the state capitol building where an estimated 10,000 mourners filed passed the casket paying their respects to their fallen leader. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Lincoln funeral train’s arrival in Harrisburg, a replica of President Lincoln’s casket was placed on display in the rotunda of the state capitol were commemorative ceremonies took place.
April 20, 2015, Harrisburg, PA. - 4-H Capital Legislative Brunch held in Harrisburg. Front L-R, Elias Buhl, Erie County; Dominique Corradi, Warren County; Jaydyn Isiminger, Crawford County; Morgan Kingen, Erie County Back L-R, Michael Dietz, Warren County; Sen. Michele Brooks; Shawn Graves, 4-H Educator Erie County; John Curtis, Warren County; Jordan Anderson, Crawford County
April 20, 2015, Harrisburg, PA - Taken at the 2015 Legislative Reception during the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors Annual Conference. From L-R, Rep. Parke Wentling, Ron Faull, Supervisor from Liberty Twp, Mercer County, Rep. Mark Longietti, Sen. Michele Brooks and Rep. Tedd Nesbit.
April 20, 2015, Harrisburg, PA - Taken at the 2015 Legislative Reception during the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors Annual Conference. Front row L-R, Cindy McCoy, Secretary-Treasurer Summit Twp, Crawford Co; Cecil Stevenson, Supervisor Greenwood Twp, Crawford Co; Bonnie Smith, Supervisor Sadsbury Twp, Crawford Co; Sen. Michele Brooks; and Debbie Muir, Greenwood Twp, Crawford Co. Back row L-R, Rep. Parke Wentling; Mark Sobieski, Road Crew Sadsbury Twp, Crawford Co; Kevin VanHonk, Supervisor Sadsbury Twp, Crawford Co; Lyle Hoovler, Supervisor Sadsbury Twp, Crawford Co; Rich Muir, Supervisor Greenwood Twp, Crawford Co; and Rose Muman, Secretary-Treasurer Sadsbury Twp, Crawford Co.
April 16, 2015, Sharpsville - Senator Brooks took time recently to read to students at Sharpsville Gardens Learning Center Keystone S.M.I.L.E.S. during the celebration of Week of the Small Child. "Number One Sam" written and illustrated by Greg Pizzoli was read to the children.
April 15, 2015 - Senator Michele Brooks with students from Edinboro University on the Senate floor. The students pictured here were in Harrisburg lobbying legislators for higher education funding in the state budget.
April 13, 2015 - Harrisburg, PA. Madeline Chavara of Mercer County and MacKenzie Grieser of Crawford County, both pharmacy students who were visiting the capitol building, met with Senator Michele Brooks (left) and Senate President Pro-Temp Joseph Scarnati.
April 11, 2015, Edinboro, PA – Senator Michele Brooks spent time with family and friends of Sedona Albright to celebrate her 100th birthday. Mrs. Albright has been blessed with 5 children, 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
March 31, 2015 – Harrisburg – Senator Michele Brooks and other legislators from Northwest Pennsylvania had an opportunity to meet with local farms during the Farm Bureau’s Legislative Day in Harrisburg. This was an opportunity for local farmers from the northwest to discuss with area legislators their thoughts on a number of legislative issues.
March 31, 2015 – Harrisburg – Senator Michele Brooks and other legislators from Northwest Pennsylvania had an opportunity to meet with local farms during the Farm Bureau’s Legislative Day in Harrisburg. This was an opportunity for local farmers from the northwest to discuss with area legislators their thoughts on a number of legislative issues.
March 31, 2015 – Harrisburg – Senator Michele Brooks and other legislators from Northwest Pennsylvania had an opportunity to meet with local farms during the Farm Bureau’s Legislative Day in Harrisburg. This was an opportunity for local farmers from the northwest to discuss with area legislators their thoughts on a number of legislative issues.
March 31, 2015 – Harrisburg – Senator Michele Brooks and other legislators from Northwest Pennsylvania had an opportunity to meet with local farms during the Farm Bureau’s Legislative Day in Harrisburg. This was an opportunity for local farmers from the northwest to discuss with area legislators their thoughts on a number of legislative issues.
March 3, 2015 – Harrisburg – Ashley Anderson (center) a student at Jamestown Area High School and guest of Senator Michele Brooks had the opportunity to meet Lt. Governor Michael Stack on the Senate floor following session.
March 3, 2015 – Harrisburg – Senator Michele Brooks with her guest, Ashley Anderson, a student at Jamestown Area High School taken on the second floor of the capitol rotunda.
March 2, 2015, Harrisburg – Ashely Anderson a student at Jamestown Area High School (left) had the opportunity to shadow Senator Brooks (center) during her two days at the Pennsylvania Capitol Building. During her visit Ashley had the opportunity to meet Governor Tom Wolf (right), the day prior to his budget address.
January 18, 2015 - Meadville, PA. Senator Brooks presents to Opal Seber a Senate citation recognizing her 100th birthday. Opal has been blessed with 5 children, 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
January 15, 1015 - Hermitage, Mercer County – Senator Michele Brooks, pictured far right, with students of the Entrepreneurship Academy. This pilot program consists of 21 high school seniors from seven different school districts in Mercer County. The students study business and entrepreneurship by creating their own businesses in a team environment.
January 6, 2015 - Michele Brooks today (January 6) made history by becoming the first woman to be sworn in as the Senator representing the 50th Senatorial District
January 6, 2015 - Senate Republican freshman class – Sen. McGarrigle, Sen. Scavello, Sen. Bartolotta, Sen. Brooks, Sen. Aument and Sen. Stefano
January 6, 2015 - The Republican Senators taking their oath of office.
January 6, 2015 - Senator Michele Brooks seated at her desk on the Senator floor during swearing in day.
January 6, 2015 - Senator Michele Brooks and her family and friends standing behind her desk on the Senate floor following her swearing in as the Senator representing the 50th Senatorial district.
January 6, 2015 - Senator Michele Brooks seated at her desk on the Senate floor following swearing in day with her husband Guy and son Brandin and daughter Taylor.
December 17, 2014 – Linesville, Senator Brooks attended the annual “Light up Route 6 for Safety” at the Knickerbocker Hotel, formally The Arlington Hotel located in Linesville. The hotel was built over 130 years ago and is in the process of being restored to its former glory. Every year the switch is flipped, lighting a Christmas tree located on top of the hotel along Route 6 in Linesville.
December 17, 2014 – West Middlesex, PA – Senator Brooks along with Rep. Longietti joined Bryce Veon, President and CEO of Autosoft for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Autosoft’s newly renovated technology center. Autosoft develops and supports integrated software solutions that simplify business operations to produce better business results for automotive retailers across the United States.
November 22, 2014 - Mercer County. Senator Michele Brooks, second from right, presents a Senate citation to Joshua Gilkey in honor of his achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Joshua’s Eagle Scout project was building 10 new picnic tables and benches for the Brandy Springs Park in Mercer, PA. Pictured along with Joshua and Senator Brooks are Joshua’s family and Mercer County Judge Dobson.
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