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April 25, 2007 - Members of the Tunkhannock Area High
School Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Ryan
Zellner, recently traveled to Harrisburg to entertain
area legislators and visitors to the state capitol. The
students performed as part of the 12th Annual Arts in
Education Month celebration organized by the
Pennsylvania Art Education Association. Above, Senator
Baker poses with the student musicians during
intermission. |
April 25, 2007 Students from Western Wayne and Wayne
Highlands school districts recently traveled to Harrisburg
to discuss the Clean Indoor Air Act, which is currently
being considered by the General Assembly. Senator Lisa
Baker, Representative Sandy Major, and Representative Mike
Peifer listened while students shared their views on making
Pennsylvania work places and public spaces smoke-free. The
students are members of Wayne County Drug and Alcohol
Commission's Anti-Tobacco Youth Coalition, led by Michelle Erbach, Tobacco Program Manager. Above, the group poses for
a picture in the Senate Caucus Room at the state capitol. |
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April 25, 2007 Fourth graders from Resica Elementary
School visited the capitol. |
April 25, 2007 Fourth graders from Resica Elementary
School visited the capitol.
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April 20, 2007 - Senator Baker joined community leaders
in Susquehanna County to announce the county's designation
as a Keystone Enterprise Zone. From left to right: Cindy
Campbell, DCED; Commissioner Roberta Kelly; Senator Lisa
Baker; Commissioner Mary Ann Warren; Commissioner Jeff
Loomis; Senator Roger Madigan; Jim Bralla, Susquehanna
Economic Development Board; Representative Sandy Major; and
Janet Haulton, Susquehanna County Economic Development
Board. |
April 20, 2007 - Senator Baker discusses budget issues
at the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry
legislative breakfast. More than 400 community leaders
attended the event to learn what state legislators are doing
to assist business owners and improve economic growth in the
region. |
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 April 19, 2007
Senator Baker served as the keynote speaker at the Times
Leader's Jefferson Awards ceremony. The Jefferson Awards
honor individuals for their contributions through community
service. Dr. Doug Ayers was selected as the 2007 recipient
and recognized for his environmental efforts. (Photo
provided courtesy of the Times Leader)
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April 13, 2007 Dallas Fire and Ambulance and State Sen.
Lisa Baker honored two members for their 50 years of active
service with the fire and ambulance department. Robert
Richardson and Robert Besecker were honored at the
organizations annual installation of officers dinner. Both
men were presented with a Pennsylvania Senate proclamation
by Baker for their accomplishments and continual
contribution to the community. |
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April 10, 2007
Senator Baker presents a certificate to John Toft, White Haven Community Library
Board President, in honor of the library's 10th anniversary. Senator
Baker was the guest speaker at the groups annual meeting.
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April 4, 2007 - Senator
Baker hosted the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. The committee
heard testimony from local farmers in Wayne, Wyoming and Susquehanna counties
regarding dairy, crops, livestock and other issues. Above, she tours Rickard's
Farm in Wayne County to learn more about issues impacting local farmers. From
left to right Dave Williams, Wayne/Pike Farm Bureau, Senator Baker and Bert
Rickard. |
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April 4, 2007 - Fourth and Fifth graders from St. Vincent's School
visited the Capitol. |
April 4, 2007 - Senator Baker asks a farmer a question at the
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee hearing. Testimony will be used to
develop an agenda for the committee moving forward. From left to right Representative
Sandy Major, Senator Baker and Senator Mike Brubaker. |
