2008 Photo Gallery

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April 30, 2008 - Senator Lisa Baker prepares to sign the National Guard Family Covenant while surrounded by wives and children of Pennsylvania servicemen. The covenant was created specifically to pay tribute to military families and the sacrifices they endure. From left back row are Representative John Payne, Mrs. Corrie Wadel, Mrs. Kimberly Houk, Mrs. Amanda Pueyes holding daughter Haven, Mrs. Melinda Mendoza holding daughter Angelica, Mrs. Deanna Cole, and Representative Bryan Lentz. Second row from left are Alex Wadel, Larissa Cole, Alexis Cole, Sawyer Cole, and Molly Cole. Front row from left are Senator Bob Robbins holding Katie Houck, Representative Jerry Nailor, Senator Baker, and Pennsylvania Adjutant General Jessica Wright.

April 30, 2008 - Senator Lisa Baker, chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, joins Pennsylvania Adjutant General Jessica Wright in signing the National Guard Family Covenant. The covenant honors the sacrifices that military families make every day.

April 29, 2008 – Reverend Beverly Butler of the Lehman-Idetown United Methodist Church was invited by Senator Baker to serve as guest chaplain by leading the interfaith prayer at the opening of the legislative session. From left, Senator Baker, Reverend Butler, and Janet Mackay, executive director of the Victim’s Resource Center, stand on the Senate floor.

April 28, 2008 - Five juniors from Dallas High School recently had the opportunity to experience government in action when they spent the day shadowing Senator Lisa Baker. The students traveled to the state capitol in Harrisburg to learn more about their shared interest in pursuing careers in government. Throughout the day, the students were able to attend meetings with Senator Baker and also took a tour of the capitol. The participating students are pictured in Senator Baker's office. Clockwise from left are: Molly Gilligan, David Scherer, Kristina Toussaint, Hillary Schaub, Christian Szot, and Senator Lisa Baker.

April 28, 2008 - Fourth grade students from St. Vincent's School, Wayne County, join Representative Mike Peifer and Senator Baker for a photo during their visit to the state capitol.

April 23, 2008 - Fourth grade students from Resica Elementary School, Monroe County, visit the state capitol.

April 21, 2008 – Senator Baker congratulates Nathan Hill, Boy Scout Troop 336, Centermoreland, Luzerne County. Nathan recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout. His community service project was the renovation of the Tunkhannock Youth Soccer fields.

April 17, 2008 - Senator Baker spends time with Pre-K students at the Forest City Elementary School as part of their Week of the Young Child festivities.

April 16, 2008 - Senator Baker reads to students during story time at the Dingman Delaware Primary School.

April 16, 2008 - Senator Baker spends time with students at the Dingman Delaware Primary School as part of their Week of the Young Child festivities.

April 8, 2008 - Following the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities breakfast, Misericordia University students and President Michael MacDowell speak with Senator Baker and Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker-Knoll.

April 8, 2008 - Students from Keystone College participate in Lobbying Day at the Capitol. Above, from left to right are Janet Wrightnour, Associate Professor and Chair of Social and Behavioral Sciences Division; Katie Bower; Jennifer Holeva; Senator Baker; Katie Brown; and Kierstan Dozack.

April 8, 2008 - Wayne County Business Manager John Haggarty and Wayne County Chief Clerk Vicky Lamberton join Senator Baker on the Senate floor during a visit to the Capitol.

April 7, 2008 - Courtney Thorsen takes a break from activities at the NRA’s Youth Education Summit to join Senator Baker and Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker-Knoll on the Senate floor.

April 7, 2008 - Students from Penn State Worthington Campus join the American Cancer Society for a visit the capitol. From left to right are Phil Andujar, Senator Baker, Julius Rivera, Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll, and Vincent Yazurlo.

April 5, 2008 - Senator Baker shares information about cyber safety at the Lake-Lehman School District Media Fair. The fair was designed to provide students and parents with information on how to be safe when surfing the internet. From left to right are Senator Baker, Lake-Noxen Elementary Principal Ms. Demming, Lehman-Jackson Elementary Principal Ms. Glogowski and PTO President Heather Hospoder.

April 2, 2008 – Senator Baker congratulates Katrina Lynn, Berwick, who received the 2007 Athletic Award of Honor from the Keystone State Games in honor of her outstanding achievements in singles and doubles tennis.