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SESSION OF 2011 195TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 2

SENATE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TUESDAY, January 18, 2011 (The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those assembled.) The Senate met at 10 a.m., Eastern Standard Time. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Joseph B. Scamati III) NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE in the Chair. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- PRAYER munications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred to the The Chaplain, Monsignor MICHAEL C. PICARD, Pastor of Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: Saint Andrew Parish, Newtown, offered the following prayer: COMMONWEALTH TRUSTEE OF THE UNIVERSITY Good morning. May our God be praised today. OF PITTSBURGH OF THE COMMONWEALTH Almighty and eternal God, You have revealed Your glory to SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION all nations. God of power and might, through Your authority, wisdom and justice are rightly administered, laws are enacted, January 7, 2011 and judgment is decreed. Assist with Your spirit of counsel and fortitude the Members of this body today, especially Jim Cawley, To the Honorable, the Senate the Lieutenant Governor-elect of this great Commonwealth of of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania. Grant that this administration may be conducted in righteous- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the ness and be eminently useful to Your people over whom he and advice and consent of the Senate, Morgan K. O'Brien, 151 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Apartment 1901, Pittsburgh 15222, Allegheny County, others will preside. We ask You to help Jim execute his responsi- Forty-second Senatorial District, for reappointment as a Commonwealth bilities with justice and integrity. May he be enabled by Your Trustee of the University of Pittsburgh of the Commonwealth System powerful protection to discharge his duties with honesty and of Higher Education, to serve until October 5, 2014, and until his suc- ability. May Your divine wisdom shine forth in all the delibera- cessor is appointed and qualified. tions here, and may all seek to preserve peace, promote happi- EDWARD (3. RENDELL ness, and continue to bring us the blessings of liberty and equal- Governor ity. We likewise commend Your unbounded mercy and protection SECRETARY OF EDUCATION to Jim's wife, Suzanne; his son, Nicholas; and all citizens of this great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, that all may be blessed in January 10, 2011 the knowledge of Your love and sanctified in the observance of Your holy law. May we be preserved in unity, in that peace To the Honorable, the Senate which only You can give. And after enjoying the blessings of this of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: life, may we all be admitted to those which are eternal. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Almighty Father, in Your goodness, shower Jim Cawley, Gov- advice and consent of the Senate, Stephanie Moore, 349 Orchard Road, ernor Corbett, and all in this government administration with Millerstown 17062, Juniata County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, Your favor. We ask that You continue to protect them and guide for appointment as Secretary of Education, to serve for a term of four them and shelter them in the warmth of Your love. We pray to years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice The Hon- orable Gerald Zahorchak, Johnstown, resigned. You today, our God, who is Lord, forever and ever. Amen. EDWARD Ci RENDELL The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Monsignor Picard, who Governor is the guest and pastor today of Lieutenant Governor-elect Cawley and his family. 22 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL -SENATE JANUARY 18,

JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of four CARBON COUNTY years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice James Kelly, Telford, whose term expired. January 10, 2011 EDWARD G RENDELL To the Honorable, the Senate Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: CORRECTION TO NOMINATION In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Gregory E. Dunlap, Esquire, 613 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE Sweetbriar Drive, Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senato- rial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Carbon The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com- County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Hon- munication in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the orable David W. Addy, deceased. Commonwealth, which was read as follows and referred to the EDWARD G RENDELL Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: Governor SHERIFF, COUNTY JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, LUZERNE COUNTY January 13, 2011

January 10, 2011 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Please note the nomination dated January 3, 2011, for the appoint- ment of The Honorable Barbara Deeley, 100 South Broad Street, 51 Floor, Philadelphia 19110, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial Dis- In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the trict, as Sheriff, in and for the County of Philadelphia, to serve until the advice and consent of the Senate, Gregory E. Dunlap, Esquire, 613 first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable John D. Green, Sweetbriar Drive, Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senato- resigned, should be corrected to read: rial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Luzerne County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable Barbara Deeley, 100 South Broad Street, 51 Floor, The Honorable Hugh F Mundy, resigned. Philadelphia 19110, Philadelphia County, Fifth Senatorial District, as Sheriff, in and for the County of Philadelphia, to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable John D. Green, resigned. EDWARD G RENDELL Governor EDWARD G. RENDELL Governor JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, PHILADELPHIA COUNTY SENATE COMMITTEE APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SENATE CONCURRENT January 10, 2011 RESOLUTION No.7

To the Honorable, the Senate The PRESIDENT. Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: No. 7, as President pro tempore of the Senate I have appointed the following Senators to represent the Senate of Pennsylvania as In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the a committee to participate in the Inaugural ceremonies for the advice and consent of the Senate, Gregory E. Dunlap, Esquire, 613 Sweetbriar Drive, Harrisburg 17111, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senato- Honorable Tom Corbett, Governor-elect of the Commonwealth rial District, for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Phila- of Pennsylvania: delphia County, to serve until the first Monday of January 2012, vice The Honorable Tama Myers Clark, resigned. Senator Dominic F Pileggi Senator Senator Senator Anthony H. Williams EDWARD G RENDELL Senator Patrick M. Browne Senator Christine Tartaglione Governor Senator Edwin B. Erickson Senator Richard A. Kasunic Senator John R. Gordner Senator Lisa M. Boscola MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE Senator Robert D. Robbins Senator Vincent J. Hughes Senator Michael L. Waugh Senator James Ferlo MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS Senator Robert M. Tonthnson Senator Joseph Scarnati 111, Chairman January 10, 2011 LEAVES OF ABSENCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Senator PILEGGI asked and obtained a leave of absence for Senator ORIE, for today's Session, for personal reasons. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Senator COSTA asked and obtained a leave of absence for advice and consent of the Senate, Amy K. Kokos, 22 Woodview Drive, Senator KITCHEN, for today's Session, for personal reasons. Mount Holly Springs 17065, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senato- rial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Vehicle 2011 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL -SENATE

SENATE RESOLUTION LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR-ELECT COMMITTEE TO WAIT UPON PRESENTED TO SENATE THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR-ELECT The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the Sergeant-at- Senator PILEGGI, offered the following resolution, which Arms. was read as follows: The SERGEANT-AT-ARMS. Mr. President, I have the honor to present the committee appointed by you to escort the Lieuten- In the Senate, January 18, 2011 ant Governor-elect. The PRESIDENT. Would you bring the committee forward, RESOLVED, That a committee of three Senators be appointed to please. wait upon The Honorable Jim Cawley, Lieutenant Governor-elect, and escort him to the Senate Chamber to take the Oath of Office and assume REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO WAIT UPON the duties of the Office of Lieutenant Governor and President of the Senate. THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR-ELECT The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the Sergeant-at- On the question, Arms. Will the Senate adopt the resolution? The SERGEANT-AT-ARMS. Mr. President, the chairman of the committee, Senator Pileggi. The yeas and nays were required by Senator PILEGGI and Senator PILEGGI. Mr. President, the committee appointed by were as follows, viz: you to wait upon and escort the Lieutenant Governor-elect and his party to the Senate Chamber has performed its duty. The YEA-47 Lieutenant Governor-elect, Jim Cawley, is present and ready to receive the oath of office. Alloway Eichelberger Mensch Vance Argall Erickson Piccola Vogel The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks the committee for per- Baker Farnese Pileggi Ward forming its duties and asks the committee to escort the Lieutenant Blake Ferlo Pippy Washington Governor-elect and his party to their seats. Boseola Folmer Rafferty Waugh Brewster Fontana Robbins White Donald (Whereupon, the committee escorted the Lieutenant Gover- Browne Gordner Scarnati White Mary Jø nor-elect to his seat.) Brubaker Greenleaf Smucker Williams The PRESIDENT. The committee is discharged with the Coiman Hughes Solobay Wozniak Costa Kasunic Stack Yaw thanks of the Senate. Dinniman Leach Tartaglione Yudichak Earli Mdllhinney Tomlinson INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR-ELECT NAY-0 JIM CAWLEY

A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the question The PRESIDENT. The hour having arrived for the adminis- was determined in the affirmative. tration of the oath of office to the Lieutenant Governor-elect, the Senate will come to order. COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO WAIT UPON The ceremony will be opened with the invocation, which will THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR-ELECT be offered by Reverend Terence Henry, President of the Francis- can University of Steubenville, Ohio. The PRESIDENT. As President pro tempore, I appoint the following committee to escort Lieutenant Governor-elect Jim INVOCATION Cawley and his official party to the Senate Chamber: The gentle- The Chaplain, Reverend TERENCE HENRY, TOR, President man from Delaware, Senator Pileggi, chairman; the gentleman of the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, offered the from Bucks, Senator Tomlinson; and the gentleman from Alle- following prayer: gheny, Senator Costa. The committee will leave immediately and proceed to the Heavenly Father, in Your parable of the talents, You have told office of the Lieutenant Governor. us that with use of gifts, greater responsibilities are given to us. The Senate will be at ease. We ask You today to bless our Governor Corbett and our Lieu- (The Senate was at ease.) tenant Governor Cawley. We thank You for their service and for their sacrifices. We ask You to help them as You did Saint Fran- GOVERNOR-ELECT AND MRS. TOM cis, who prayed to be an instrument in Your hands, to be instru- CORBETT PRESENTED TO THE SENATE ments in serving the Commonwealth. It was the Commonwealth The PRESIDENT. The Governor-elect of the Commonwealth, that led the way in America's struggle for freedom and independ- the Honorable Tom Corbett, and the First Lady-to-be, Susan ence. It was the Commonwealth that led the way in the struggle Corbett, are entering the Senate Chamber. to make men free. May they, in the exercise of their responsibili- Will Members and guests please rise. ties, help to promote a culture of love, a culture of life. May they (Applause.) focus on the legitimate purposes of government. May they refrain 24 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL -SENATE JANUARY 18, from those responsibilities better left to families and to the citi- ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE zens of the Commonwealth. And above all, Lord, when they turn TO LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR-ELECT to You for guidance and wisdom, be with them and help them every day to discharge their duties. We offer You this prayer in The PRESIDENT. At this time, will Lieutenant Gover- Your name and in the name of all that is good and holy. Amen. nor-elect Cawley please present himself at the rostrum of the Senate for the administration of the oath of office. The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Father Henry, who is the It is indeed an honor to have with us today the Honorable D. guest of Lieutenant Governor-elect Jim Cawley. Michael Fisher, Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The Chair also points out that Judge Fisher was REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT at one time a Member of the Senate who served 8 years as Attor- ney General of Pennsylvania. Judge Fisher will now administer The PRESIDENT. Before proceeding to the administration of the oath of office to Lieutenant Governor-elect Cawley. the oath of office to Lieutenant Governor-elect Jim Cawley, the Please rise. Chair would like to ask the cooperation of the news photogra- Judge FISHER. Lieutenant Governor-elect Cawley, please phers and others who would like to take pictures or videotape, so place your left hand on the Bible, raise your right hand and re- that during the actual ceremony there will be no picture taking. peat after me: Several photographers have been granted permission to take still I, Jim Cawley, do solemnly swear that I will support, obey, photographs during today's ceremonies. At the conclusion of the and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Consti- administration of the oath of office, there will be a short pause in tution of this Commonwealth, and that I will discharge the duties the proceedings so that news photographers and others who so of my office with fidelity, so help me God. desire will be able to take photographs. The rest of us will be at Congratulations. ease for a few moments. Your cooperation is appreciated. (Applause.)

CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION The PRESIDENT pro tempore (Senator Joseph B. OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR-ELECT Scarnati III) in the Chair.

The PRESIDENT. The Clerk of the Senate will at this time The PRESIDENT pro tempore. You may be seated. The Sen- read the Certificate of Election of the Honorable Jim Cawley, ate will now be at ease to allow any photographers to take pic- Lieutenant Governor-elect of the Commonwealth of Pennsylva- tures or videos. nia. (The Senate was at ease.) The Certificate of Election was read by the Clerk as follows: GAVEL PRESENTED TO LIEUTENANT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR JIM CAWLEY Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 The PRESIDENT pro tempore. It is now my honor and happy privilege to present the gavel of authority of the Senate to the January 4, 2011 Honorable Jim Cawley, Lieutenant Governor of the Common- We, the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Repre- wealth of Pennsylvania and President of the Senate. Lieutenant sentatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do certify that the Governor Cawley, I congratulate you. President of the Senate did, on the fourth day of January, A.D., two thousand eleven, in the Hall of the House of Representatives at the State (Applause.) Capitol, open the returns of the election for Lieutenant Governor of this Commonwealth, and publish the same in the presence of both houses of The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley) in the General Assembly, conforming to the provisions of the Constitution the Chair. and laws of said Commonwealth, and upon counting the votes by a Teller appointed on the part of each house, it appeared that The Honor- INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF able James F. Cawley IV had the highest number of votes; whereupon The Honorable James F. Cawley IV was declared to have been duly LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JIM CAWLEY elected Lieutenant Governor of this Commonwealth. In testimony whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and affixed The PRESIDENT. Governor-elect Corbett, President pro our seals the day and year written above. tempore Scarnati--Joe, where are you? There you are--I want to thank you and your staff for being so gracious and so kind during (SEAL) JOSEPH B. SCARNATI lii President of the Senate our transition. We greatly appreciate it. Lieutenant Governor Jubelirer, Lieutenant Governor Singel, Auditor General Wagner, (SEAL) SAMUEL H. SMITH Attorney General Ryan, Judge Fisher, Congressman Fitzpatrick, Speaker of the House of Representatives Congressman Kelly, Congressman Dent, Congressman Thomp- son, Congressman Tim Murphy, Congressman Patrick Murphy, DONALD C. WHITE Congresswoman Melissa Hart, Father Terry Henry, Monsignor Teller on the part of the Senate Michael Picard, and of course, my friend and our former Gover- WILLIAM F. ADOLPH, JR. nor, Mark Schweiker. Governor Schweiker, you have been a Teller on the part of the House mentor to me, and you have taught us all by example the impor- of Representatives 2011 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 25

tant role that State government plays in emergencies and our and, in fact, deserve nothing less. They are looking for us to work need to always be prepared, and we thank you for that. smarter, without calling on them for more funding to do so. They (Applause.) want us to be vigilant and results-oriented in the programs, ser- Friends, family, fellow Pennsylvanians, I stand before you vices, and policies that we craft on their behalf. They are seeking today humbled by the incredible honor that has been bestowed a more basic State government that is less intrusive and operates upon me by the people of Pennsylvania. I truly understand and within the means of the governed, thus precluding any call for appreciate that I, and we, must continue to earn their faith and higher taxes. trust each and every day as we perform the works that they have We will renew a positive relationship with Pennsylvania's charged us to do, to be good stewards of their government and businesses and manufacturing, with new levels of respect and dedicated public servants. I made a personal commitment to that cooperation. Working in partnership with our business commu- dedication several years ago as I walked these very historic halls, nity, we will find ways to reduce, and perhaps even eliminate, working for another mentor, Senator , as his job-crushing government regulation. That process must also in- chief of staff, then later as a Bucks County commissioner, meet- clude reestablishing a fair, equitable, and predictable legal sys- ing and working with many of you on the issues that were impor- tem in which everyone knows and understands boundaries that tant to the people I represented. Today, I ask all of you to join me are consistent and uniform. Clearly, our intention with this new in rededicating ourselves to that commitment to public service, spirit of cooperation and partnership is to encourage businesses service to the people of Pennsylvania who have entrusted their that are here in Pennsylvania to stay here, to grow here, and to let future to the decisions we make and the actions we take in these it be known to other businesses that Pennsylvania is once again particularly challenging times. open for business. Now, we could look at these challenging times and wring our Our reboot also gives us a unique opportunity to resolve the hands in desperation and seek Band-Aid fixes, as some have distressed fiscal condition which many of our counties, cities, done in the past. We could do that, but that would be entirely and communities are facing. Working with local governments, contrary to the message that hardworking Pennsylvanians, tax- we will have to make some hard decisions. Those hard decisions, payers, and voters sent to their public officials, each and every however, are tempered with a general acknowledgment by one of us, this past election day. The message they sent was that elected officials, hardworking municipal employees, and taxpay- what has been done in the past is not working. It is not working ers that current spending levels are unsustainable. We can, and for them. It is not working for us. So that door is closed, but a we will, strengthen the fiscal condition of our counties, cities, new door has opened. It is a door of opportunity. and communities. As Ralph Waldo Emerson so fittingly stated, "What lies be- Among those solutions, we will seek meaningful and workable hind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what pension reform. Admittedly, these solutions will require tough lies within us." What lies within us, ladies and gentlemen, is re- decisions and a lot of sacrifices. But the alternative, the bankrupt- silience, Pennsylvania resilience, rooted in ingenuity, innovation, ing of our future, is entirely unacceptable. Let me add, that while independence, and endurance; ingenuity to learn from past mis- we are going to send a message that Pennsylvania is open for takes and think anew of ways to encourage entrepreneurs to be business, please understand that we can and will be good Stew- inventive and build their dreams here in Pennsylvania; innovation ards of the environment and ardent protectors of the people's to create State service models that work at a price that we can all health, safety, and welfare. afford; independence to let people and businesses succeed on The first test of our ability to balance our many responsibili- their own without the intervention of the heavy hand of govern- ties has already begun. You see, Pennsylvania changed the ment regulation; and endurance to avoid the tawdry lure of in- course of mankind in 1859 with the Drake Oil Well. We have stant gratification. We must understand that our success will not that same potential today with the Marcellus and Utica Shale be measured tomorrow, but only over the course of time. formations, which in and of themselves possess the ability to As we boldly seize this opportunity, I want you all to under- produce energy for this nation well into the next century, as well stand that I and the entire Corbett-Cawley administration are as creating thousands of jobs for Pennsylvanians. Those forma- prepared to work with you to be your partners, as together we tions are an incredible opportunity, but we really pass the test rebuild our Pennsylvania. You see, I am certain you think, as I when we do it smart and we do it right. think, that with great challenges come great opportunities and On our part, it is a recognition that it is business people, entre- great solutions. We have an opportunity to reexamine what it is preneurs, risk takers, and the job creators who are going to see us that we do and how we do it, to, in effect, reboot the system. That Out of this recession. If we provide the proper environment, busi- reboot gives us a clean slate to establish meaningful priorities ness and manufacturing in this State will once again be hiring and which are effective and productive that will help put Pennsylva- putting Pennsylvania workers back to work. Make no mistake, nians back to work. We must be bold and understand that this is jobs are our number-one priority. not going to be an easy process. There will be pessimists, those Our walk through this new door of opportunity is not going to who have become complacent in their sense of entitlement, who be tranquil. Indeed, the tasks we face are going to be difficult and will loudly protest our new direction, but in time, I am confident daunting, but please, do not ever forget that the best days of our that they, too, will come to appreciate the greater good of what Pennsylvania lie ahead. To get there, we will need our resilience, it is that we will all accomplish together. along with all the ingenuity, innovation, independence, and en- We must also accept accountability for our actions and our durance that we can muster. Now, I do not expect that we will accomplishments. The good people who have sent us here expect find all the solutions to all of our issues here in this building, but 26 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL -SENATE JANUARY 18, we will find them. We may not find them within this State here with us today. First is former Senator Bob Rovner, and also Capitol, within this city, but we will find them. We may find the mayor from the great city of Philadelphia, Mayor Michael them around kitchen tables, family farms, small businesses, Nutter. Thank you. chambers of commerce, and you. (Applause.) Now, let me take a moment to put our challenges in a proper perspective. The challenges we face pale when compared to this ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT man, this great President, what he faced when unifying and pre- PRO TEMPORE serving our great nation. To unite the diverging views of a nation The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senate will be at ease on the verge of dissolution, President Lincoln relied not on what while the Lieutenant Governors party leaves the Chamber. All was behind him, nor on what was before him, but what was Senators and visitors should remain seated. I now call upon Sena- within him: ingenuity, innovation, independence, and endurance. tor Pileggi, Senator Tomlinson, and Senator Costa to come for- So when we become a bit discouraged, I ask that you recall those ward and escort the official party from the Senate Chamber. difficult days in 1863 on a Pennsylvania battlefield. Let that be (Applause.) our inspiration. Working together, this is our time, and this is our The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair now asks all guests place for unlimited opportunity and great achievements. Recall to please leave the Senate Chamber as quickly as possible so the not what is behind you or before you, but what is within you. Members of the Senate can prepare to go to the inaugural cere- What was within Abraham Lincoln is within each and every one monies of the Governor. of us. What is within us, ladies and gentlemen, is resilience, Pennsylvania resilience. CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS Thank you all very much. God bless you, and God bless the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate the fol- (Applause.) lowing resolutions, which were read, considered, and adopted by The PRESIDENT. I now call upon the President pro tempore, voice vote: Senator Scarnati, to preside again. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Caleb D. Wil- son, D. Sloan Kaas and to Brandon Cooper by Senator Alloway. The PRESIDENT pro tempore (Senator Joseph B. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the Riverside Scarnati III) in the Chair. High School Varsity Football Team by Senator Blake. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Chief Barry BENEDICTION Weidman, Helen Hamilton, Connor Michael MacKenzie, Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center of Lancaster and to the citizens The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The ceremony will be con- of the Borough of Adamstown by Senator Brubaker. cluded with a benediction. The Chair once again calls upon Fa- Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. ther Terence Henry for prayer. Randy E. Jacobs by Senator Corman. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Andrew J. The Chaplain, Father TERENCE HENRY, TOR, President of Matejunas, George C. Zumbano and to the Central Presbyterian the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, offered the fol- Church of Downingtown by Senator Dinniman. lowing prayer: Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Edward James McKlindon by Senator Erickson. Heavenly Father, bless our new Governor and Lieutenant Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Aaron Mat- Governor as they discharge their duties here in the Common- thew Krum, Zachary Michael Whitenight, John M.E. Schultz and wealth. Bless the Members of the Senate and the House as well. to Wade Conrad Joline, Jr., by Senator Gordner. We thank You for their sacrifices of time, energy, and resources. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Robert M. In a particular way, bless their families, who often share in those Rowland and to Keith Valley Middle School of Horsham by sacrifices. May their leadership inspire and bring out what is best Senator Greenleaf. in every citizen here in the Keystone State. We offer You this Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Justin David prayer in Your name. Amen. Dunn and to Cory Siegfried by Senator Leach. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Robert C. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair again thanks Father Potts by Senator Mcllhinney. Henry. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Lloyd Heckman and to Harold (1 Leibenson by Senator Piccola. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Walter Fedor GUESTS OF SENATOR JAY COSTA by Senator Solobay. PRESENTED TO THE SENATE Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the Gene Amsler by Senator M.J. White. gentleman from Allegheny, Senator Costa. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Ryan L. Senator COSTA. Mr. President, before we leave the Chamber, Girven and to Laura Faux by Senator Yaw. I want to take a moment to recognize two other guests who are 2011 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 27

CONDOLENCE RESOLUTIONS The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate the fol- lowing resolutions, which were read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the late Olga Gidlewski and to the family of the late Denver Lindley, Jr., by Senator Mcllhinney. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Will all Members of the Sen- ate and spouses form a line in the center aisle behind the Sergeant-at-Arms and the Senate mace. Members of the inaugu- ral committee should line up first behind the mace. RECESS The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Delaware, Senator Pileggi. Senator PILEGGI. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do now recess until Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at 10 a.m., East- em Standard Time. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. The Senate recessed at 11:07 a.m., Eastern Standard Time.