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March 24, 2010 – The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee and the Senate Communications and Technology Committee held a joint public hearing on the 911 Emergency Response System.  Pictured in the Senate Chamber following the hearing are: Aaron Shenck, Executive Director of the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee; Fred Rosencrans, Luzerne County 911 Data and Addressing Manager/Technical Support Supervisor; Senator Baker and Joseph Lynch, Luzerne County 911 Inter-Agency Coordinator/QA.
 

March 23, 2010 - Pennsylvania Farm Bureau members from throughout the 20th District met with Senator Baker to discuss agriculture issues during their State Legislative Conference in Harrisburg.

March 22, 2010 - National Honor Society members from Western Wayne High School, Wayne County, join Senator Baker in the Senate Chamber during a visit to the state Capitol.

March 19, 2010 – Angela Wagner interviewed Senator Baker as part of her public administration class.  Angela is a student at King's College majoring in political science.

March 16, 2010 – The Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts (PACD) held an event at the state Capitol today focusing on legislative issues important to conservation districts across the Commonwealth.  Senator Baker, joined representatives Sandra Major and Karen Boback, to speak with Conservation District representatives within their legislative districts.  From left to right are, sitting: MaryAnn Warren, Susquehanna County Commissioner/Susquehanna County Conservation District Board Member/PACD President; Vic Cappucci, Wyoming County Conservation District Board Member; Bob Robinson, Wyoming County Conservation District Board Chairman; and standing: Representative Major; Representative Boback; Jack Hanish, Luzerne Conservation District Board Member; Jim Garner, Susquehanna County Conservation District Manager; Senator Baker; Josh Longmore, Luzerne County Conservation District Manager.
 

March 16, 2010 – Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas judicial nominees Attorney Joseph Van Jura and Attorney Lewis Wetzel were unanimously confirmed by the Senate.  Above, they tour the Senate floor prior to the final vote.  From left to right, row 1 are Senator Baker, Joseph Van Jura, Rebecca Van Jura, Veronica Wetzel, Lewis Wetzel, and Senator John Gordner.  From left to right, row 2 are Senator Charles Lemmond (Ret.), Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association President Attorney Robert Schaub, Attorney Brian Caverly and Pat Solano.
 

March 16, 2010 - Left to right:  Senator Lisa Baker; Major General Jessica L. Wright; Tech Sgt. Monica Scarazzo; Lu-Ann Kubicar, vice chair of the 28th Combat Aviation Brigade Family Readiness group and Staff Sgt. Joshua Hedetniemi were recognized on the Senate Floor as part of National Guard Day in Pennsylvania.

March 15, 2010 - Senator Baker presented Tom Foley, President and CEO of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross, with a citation designating March 2010 as "American Red Cross Month" in Pennsylvania. Senator Baker's grandfather – Ervin Calhoun – was a soldier in the Spanish-American War of 1898 and was part of the 1st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Voluntary Infantry. While encamped in Chickamauga, Georgia, some members of the regiment contracted malaria. In partnership with the American Red Cross, a train picked up the sickened soldiers and transferred them to the City of Philadelphia to receive medical attention. The Red Cross flag pictured in the photo was on the train when this transfer occurred. It currently hangs in Senator Baker's Harrisburg office.
 

March 15, 2010 - Senator Baker met with Susquehanna County resident Nicole Tarbox, a student at Lock Haven University majoring in psychology. She is interning with the Board of Probation and Parole through The Harrisburg Internship Semester (THIS) program offered by the State System of Higher Education.

March 13, 2010 - Cole Chamberlin, Boy Scout Troop 76, Milford, recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout. His community service project was the construction of three crosses for the front lawn of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Dingman's Ferry. Above from left are: Senator Baker, Cole Chamberlin and Representative John Siptroth.

March 11, 2010 - The Roamingwood Sewer and Water Association held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off five major water and sewer infrastructure improvement projects to be completed this year. Pictured above from left to right are: Jack Lennox, General Manager, Roamingwood Sewer & Water Association; Jim Marzolino, Kriger Construction; John Egan, President, Roamingwood Sewer & Water Association Board of Directors; Lou Critelli, President, Wayne Bank; John Devine, BCM Engineers; Charlie Dunn, President, South Wayne County Water & Sewer Authority; Senator Baker; Representative Ed Staback; Mike Gallagher, PENNVEST; Kevin Clancy, Vice President, Roamingwood Sewer & Water Association Board of Directors; Joan Murphy, South Wayne County Water & Sewer Authority; Nick Altomare, Chairman, Roamingwood Sewer & Water Association Board of Directors; and Betty Sullivan, Treasurer, Roamingwood Sewer & Water Association Board of Directors.

March 10, 2010 - Senator Baker presents Josephine Zimniski with a Senate Citation at her 90th birthday celebration. She is pictured above with Josephine, and her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Jim Harris.

March 9, 2010 - Senator Baker greets Pittsburgh Steeler, Deshea Townsend, who offered his support for free clinic legislation introduced last year by Senator Ted Erickson.

March 9, 2010 - Emily Marshall (left to right), Shelby McElhinny 8th graders at St. Michael School in Greenville, PA, are serving as guest pages today for Senator Bob Robbins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. They were recognized during the committee meeting by Senator Baker. 

March 9, 2010 - Members of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today voted out of committee Senate Resolution 226 which would officially declare the Senate's support of the Military Community Covenant Program.  From left to right are: Senator Tommy Tomlinson; Senator Bob Mensch; Senator Baker; Lieutenant Colonel Stephen B. Lockridge, Commander of the United States Army Recruiting Battalion Harrisburg; and Senator Bob Robbins.
 

March 7, 2010 - Senator Baker presents Ken Hoover with a Senate certificate in honor of his retirement from the Lake-Lehman School District. Ken proudly served the district for more than 14 years. His family and friends marked the occasion with a party at Grotto Pizza, Harvey's Lake. 

March 7, 2010 - Raymond John Walton, Boy Scout Troop 106, Mountain Top, recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout. His community service project was the installation of a commercial swing bench and U.S. flag pole flower box at Ice Lakes Park, Rice Township. Raymond also designed a parking lot and painted lines at the park. Above, Senator Baker congratulates Raymond during his Eagle Scout Court of Honor. (Photo courtesy of Sue Gannis, Mountain Peaks)

March 4, 2010 - Senator Baker joins Senator Costa and members of the Senior Center Association during their annual conference at the Nittany Lion Inn in State College.

March 3, 2010 - As part of the annual state budget proceedings, the Senate Appropriations Committee held a budget hearing with state-related universities.  Members, including Senator Baker, questioned the effects of reduced funding levels with representatives from Pennsylvania's state-related universities. 

March 2, 2010 – Senator Baker, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, participates in the Department of Corrections/Probation and Parole Budget Hearing.  During the hearing, Senator Baker stated that Pennsylvania has a large number of veterans in its prisons.  She wanted assurances that they are receiving appropriate services – either from state or local entities.

March 2, 2010 - Dallas High School students are State Champions after competing in the LifeSmarts competition in Harrisburg. Senator Baker had the honor of congratulating these students and wishing them luck as they prepare to compete in the National LifeSmarts Championship in Miami Beach, FL from April 24-27. Pictured above are: Coach Kevin West, Tim Reinert, Senator Baker, Kevin Hunter, Team Captain Katelyn Reinert, Pierce Donovan, Monica Esopi and Co-Coach Lois Redmond.