COMMONWEALTH OF

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5,2001

SESSION OF 2001 185TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 47

SENATE MEMBER OF THE ERIE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY FRIDAY, October 5, 2001 The Senate met at 1 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time. October 2, 200I

The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mary Jo White) in the Chair. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

PRAYER In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Roger W. Richards, 969 Dutch Road, The Chaplain, The Most Reverend JOSEPH V. ADAMEC, Fairview 16415, Erie County, Forty-ninth Senatorial District, for ap­ Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona and pointment as a member ofthe Erie County Convention Center Author­ Johnstown, offered the following prayer: ity, to serve for a tenn offour years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, newly created pursuant to section 2399.4 ofthe Third Blessed are You, Lord, God ofall creation, whose goodness Class County Convention Center Authority Act. fills our hearts with joy. In You all things have their beginning, THOMAS 1. RIDGE continuation, and end. Grace us with Your saving presence. You Governor have brought us together this day to witness the inauguration of new leadership for this Commonwealth ofPennsylvania. We pray MEMBER OF THE ERIE COUNTY that what is begun this day with Your inspiration, may continue CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY with Your help. Strengthen Your servant Robert with Your grace and wisdom, October 2, 200I that he might always work toward harmony, justice, and peace for Your people. May hope accompany his journey through all To the Honorable, the Senate the days ofhis life. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Glory and praise to You forever and ever, and let us all re­ In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the spond, amen. advice and consent ofthe Senate, Susan N. Sutto, 3112 Madeira Drive, Erie 16506, Erie County, Forty-ninth Senatorial District, for appoint­ The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair thanks Bishop ment as a member ofthe Erie County Convention Center Authority, to serve for a term offour years and until her successor is appointed and Adamec, who is the guest today ofSenator Jubelirer. qualified, newly created pursuant to section 2399.4 ofthe Third Class County Convention Center Authority Act. JOURNAL APPROVED THOMAS J. RIDGE The PRESIDING OFFICER. A quorum ofthe Senate being Governor present, the Clerk will read the Journal ofthe preceding Session ofOctober 2, 2001. MEMBER OF THE INDUSTRIAL BOARD The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the preceding Session, when, on motion ofSenator BRIGHTBILL, and agreed October 2, 2001 to by voice vote, further reading was dispensed with and the Journal was approved. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE advice and consent ofthe Senate, Gilbert L. Snyder, 6308 Blue Ridge Avenue, Harrisburg 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial Dis­ The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate the follow­ trict, for appointment as a member ofthe Industrial Board, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 2003, and until his successor is appointed ing communications in writing from His Excellency, the Gover­ and qualified, vice Greg Woodring, Trumbauersville, whose tenn ex­ nor ofthe Commonwealth, which were read as follows and re­ pired. ferred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor 928 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE OCTOBER 5,

MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION advice and consent ofthe Senate, Carol R. Brown, 5029 Amberson Place, Pittsburgh 15232, Allegheny County, Forty-third Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Commonwealth ofPenn­ October 3, 2001 sylvania Council on the Arts, to serve until July 1, 2004, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Elaine Cassalia, Huntingdon To the Honorable, the Senate Valley, whose term expired. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS J. RIDGE In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent ofthe Senate, The Honorable Kim Pizzingrilli, 411 Sioux Drive, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-first MEMBER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Pennsylvania PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS Public Utility Commission, to serve until April I, 2002, or until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Nora Mead Brownell, Spring House, resigned. October 5,2001

THOMAS J. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania; MEMBER OF THE ARCHITECTS In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the LICENSURE BOARD advice and consent ofthe Senate, Marcia M. Gomberg, 1045 Parish Lane, Pittsburgh 15213, Allegheny County, Forty-third Senatorial Dis­ trict, for reappointment as a member ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsyl­ October S, 2001 vania Council on the Arts, to serve until July 1, 2003, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania; THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, John C. Haas, 14 High Meadow Lane, MEMBER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF State College 16803, Centre County, Thirty-fourth Senatorial District, PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS for reappointment as a member ofthe Architects Licensure Board, to serve for a term offour years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. October 5, 2001

THOMAS 1. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

MEMBER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS advice and consent of the Senate, Adrienne Snelling, 1280 Church Street, Fogelsville 18051, Lehigh County, Forty-eighth Senatorial Dis­ trict, for appointment as a member ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylva­ October S, 2001 nia Council on the Arts, to serve until July 1,2004, and until her suc­ cessor is appointed and qualified, vice Ruth Ganister, West Chester, To the Honorable, the Senate whose term expired. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS J. RIDGE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent of the Senate, Sally Bohlin, Carbondale Road, Waverly 18471, Lackawanna County, Twenty-second Senatorial Dis­ MEMBER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF trict, for appointment as a member ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylva­ PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS nia Council on the Arts, to serve until July 1,2003, and until her suc­ cessor is appointed and qualified, vice Vivian Potamkin, Philadelphia, whose term expired. October 5, 2001

THOMAS 1. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

MEMBER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS advice and consent ofthe Senate, Nancy Stein, 109 Jem Drive, Ambler 19002, Allegheny County, Twelfth Senatorial District, for reappoint­ ment as a member ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania Council on October S, 2001 the Arts, to serve until July I, 2004, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 929

MEMBER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF ber), 4507 Cherry Street, Erie 16504, Erie County, Forty-ninth Senato­ PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS rial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board ofDen­ tistry, to serve for a term of six years and until her successor is ap­ pointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that pe­ October 5,2001 riod.

To the Honorable, the Senate THOMAS J. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor

In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, advice and consent ofthe Senate, Lee C. Swartz, Esquire, 2224 Goose PHILADELPHIA COUNTY Valley Road, Harrisburg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Commonwealth ofPenn­ sylvania Council on the Arts, to serve until July 1, 2002, and until his October 5, 2001 successor is appointed and qualified. To the Honorable, the Senate THOMAS 1. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF advice and consent of the Senate, Leslie Fleisher, 241 South Sixth PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS Street, Apartment 1203, Philadelphia 19106, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial District, for appointment as Judge ofthe Court ofCommon Pleas ofPhiladelphia County, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary October 5, 2001 2004, vice The Honorable Stephen E. Levin, resigned.

To the Honorable, the Senate THOMAS J. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor

In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL advice and consent ofthe Senate, Myron H. Tomb, Esquire, 1536 In­ THERAPY EDUCATION AND LICENSURE dian Springs Road, Indiana 15701, Indiana County, Forty-first Senato­ rial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, to serve until July 1,2003, and until October 5, 2001 her[sic] successor is appointed and qualified. To the Honorable, the Senate THOMAS 1. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD advice and consent ofthe Senate, Gale W. Du Pont, 1901 Esther Drive, OF CHIROPRACTIC Carlisle 17013, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board ofOccupational Therapy Education and Licensure, to serve for a term ofthree years and until her October 5,2001 successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Nancy 1. Semmel (Public Member), MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL 3620 Excelsior Road, Schnecksville 18078, Lehigh County, Forty­ THERAPY EDUCATION AND LICENSURE eighth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board ofChiropractic, to serve for a term offour years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months October 5, 2001 beyond that period. To the Honorable, the Senate THOMAS J. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD advice and consent of the Senate, Melanie A. Wennick, 6507 OF DENTISTRY Chambersburg Road, Fayetteville 17222, Adams County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board ofOccupational Therapy Education and Licensure, to serve for a term October 5,2001 ofthree years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Gwendolyn M. White (Public Mem- 930 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE OCTOBER 5,

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board ofVehicle THERAPY EDUCATION AND LICENSURE Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term offour years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. October 5,2001 THOMAS J. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE advice and consent of the Senate, John F. Yaninek, Esquire, (Public MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS Member), P.O. Box 6192, Harrisburg 17112, Dauphin County, Fif­ teenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board ofOccupational Therapy Education and Licensure, to serve for October 5, 2001 a term ofthree years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Raymond H. Miley, Jr., 212 Foulkeways, Gwynedd 19436, Montgomery County, Twelfth Senatorial MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State Board ofVehicle OF PSYCHOLOGY Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a teno offour years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer October 5,2001 than six months beyond that period. To the Honorable, the Senate THOMAS J. RIDGE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: Governor In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the DISTRICT JUSTICE advice and consent ofthe Senate, Patricia M. Bricldin, Ph.D., 470 Gen­ eral Washington Road, Wayne 19087, Montgomery County, Seven­ teenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe State October 5, 2001 Board ofPsychology, to serve for a term offour years, or until her suc­ cessor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months be­ To the Honorable, the Senate yond that period. ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: THOMAS 1. RIDGE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the Governor advice and consent ofthe Senate, Francis J. Bernhardt, III, Esquire, 101 Cardinal Drive, Conshohocken 19428, Montgomery County, Seven­ MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE teenth Senatorial District, for appointment as District Justice, in and for the County ofMontgomery, Magisterial District 38-1-13, to serve until MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS the first Monday ofJanuary 2004, vice John T. Sachaczenski, resigned.

October 5, 2001 THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: DISTRICT JUSTICE In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Richard Cessar (Public Member), October 5, 2001 4251 Chamberton Court, Allison Park 15101, Allegheny County, Forti­ eth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State To the Honorable, the Senate Board ofVehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: a term offour years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. In conformity with la\v, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Kathleen M. Valentine, Esquire, 5 THOMAS 1. RIDGE Shirley Road, Narberth 19072, Montgomery County, Seventeenth Sena­ Governor torial District, for appointment as District Justice, in and for the County of Montgomery, Magisterial District 38-1-07, to serve until the first MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF VEHICLE Monday ofJanuary 2004, vice Caroline Culley Liberti, resigned. MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor October 5, 2001 RECALL COMMUNICATIONS To the Honorable, the Senate REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate the follow­ advice and consent ofthe Senate, Michael D. Lieberth, 729 Fifteenth ing communications in writing from His Excellency, the Gover- Street, Oakmont 15139, Allegheny County, Thirty-eighth Senatorial 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 931 nor ofthe Commonwealth, which were read as follows and re­ CORRECTIONS TO NOMINATIONS ferred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate the follow­ PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION ing communications in writing from His Excellency, the Gover­ nor ofthe Commonwealth, which were read as follows and re­ October 3, 2001 ferred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations:

To the Honorable, the Senate MEMBER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated October 5, 2001 August 30, 2001 for the appointment ofStephanie Moore, 40 Red Bar­ berry Drive, Etters 17319, York County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, To the Honorable, the Senate as a member ofthe Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, to serve ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: until April 1, 2002, or until her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Nora Mead Please note the nomination dated October 5, 2001 for the reap­ Brownell, Spring House, resigned. pointment ofNancy Stein, 109 Jem Drive, Ambler 19002, Allegheny I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of County, Twelfth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of nomination on the premises. the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania Council on the Arts, to serve until July I, 2004, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, should THOMAS J. RIDGE be corrected to read: Governor Nancy Stein, 109 Jem Drive, Ambler 19002, Montgomerv County, Twelfth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Com­ monwealth ofPennsylvania Council on the Arts, to serve until July 1, JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, 2004, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. PHILADELPHIA COUNTY JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, October 5,2001 PHILADELPHIA COUNTY

To the Honorable, the Senate October 5, 2001 ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated September 20, 200I for the appointment ofHenry Hart, III, Esquire, Please note the nomination dated October 5, 2001, for the appoint­ 7100 McCallum Street, Philadelphia 19119, Philadelphia County, ment ofLeslie Fleisher, 241 South Sixth Street, Apartment 1203, Phila­ Fourth Senatorial District, as Judge ofthe Court ofCommon Pleas of delphia 19106, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial District, for ap­ Philadelphia County, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary 2004, pointment as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia vice The Honorable Stephen E. Levin, resigned. County, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary 2004, vice The Hon­ I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of orable Stephen E. Levin, resigned, should be corrected to read: nomination on the premises. Leslie Fleisher, Esquire, 241 South Sixth Street, Apartment 1203, Philadelphia 19106, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial District, for THOMAS 1. RIDGE appointment as Judge ofthe Court ofCommon Pleas ofPhiladelphia Governor County, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary 2004, vice The Hon­ orable Stephen E. Levin, resigned. DISTRICT JUSTICE MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL October 5, 2001 THERAPY EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

To the Honorable, the Senate October 5, 2001 ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gover­ ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania: nor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated August 29, 2001 for the appointment ofMichelle Grove, 220 Umberto Please note the nomination dated October 5, 2001 for the reap­ Street, New Cumberland 17070, Cumberland County, Thirty-first Sena­ pointment of Melanie A. Wennick, 6507 Chambersburg Road, torial District, as District Justice, in and for the County ofMontgomery, Fayetteville 17222, Adams County, Thirty-first Senatorial District, for Magisterial District 38-1-13, to serve until the first Monday ofJanuary reappointment as a member ofthe State Board ofOccupational Therapy 2004, vice John T. Sachaczenski, resigned. Education and Licensure, to serve for a term ofthree years and until her I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of successor is appointed and qualified, should be corrected to read: nomination on the premises. Melanie A. Wennick, 6507 Chambersburg Road, Fayetteville 17222, Franklin County, Thirty-third Senatorial District, for reappoint­ THOMAS J. RIDGE ment as a member ofthe State Board ofOccupational Therapy Educa­ Governor tion and Licensure, to serve for a term ofthree years and until her suc­ cessor is appointed and qualified. 932 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE OCTOBERS,

GENERAL COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ESCORT THEPRESIDENTPROTE~ORETO CERTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF RESIGNATION THE SENATE CHAMBER The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate the follow­ The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair appoints the follow­ ing communication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: ing committee to escort President pro tempore Robert C. Jubelirer and his official party to the Senate Chamber: the gentle­ COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA man from Lebanon, Senator Brightbill, chainnan; and the gentle­ Department ofState Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 man from Berks, Senator O'Pake. The committee will leave immediately and proceed to the October 5, 2001 Office ofLieutenant Governor. The Honorable Mark R. Corrigan GOVERNOR AND MRS. MARK S. SecretarylParliamentarian Senate ofPennsylvania SCHWEIKER PRESENTED TO SENATE 462 Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Governor ofthe Common­ wealth, the Honorable Mark S. Schweiker, and Kathy Schweiker Dear Mr. Corrigan: are entering the Chamber. Members and guests will please rise. Please find enclosed my certification ofthe filing ofthe notice of (Applause.) resignation from the Honorable ,. which was filed with my office on October 5, 2001. COMMITTEE PRESENTED TO THE SENATE Sincerely, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair recognizes the Ser­ geant-at-Anns. KIM PIZZINGRILLI The SERGEANT-AT-ARMS. Madam President, I have the Secretary ofthe Commonwealth honor to present the committee appointed by you to wait upon the President pro tempore. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Please bring the committee and COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA guests forward. TO HIS EXCELLENC~ THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF TIlE (Applause.) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE PRESIDENT PRO The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair again recognizes the TEMPORE OF THE SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE SPEAKER Sergeant-at-Arms. OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMMON­ The SERGEANT-AT-ARMS. Madam President, the chairman WEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE MEMBERS OF THE GEN­ ERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVA­ ofthe committee, Senator Brightbill. NIA, THE HONORABLE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE COMMON­ Senator BRIGHTBILL. Madam President, the committee WEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AND THE HONORABLE JUS­ appointed by you to wait upon and escort the President pro tem­ TICES OF THE SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA, GREET­ pore and his party to the Senate Chamber has performed its duty. INGS: The President pro tempore, Senator Robert C. Jubelirer, is pres­ HONORABLE SIRS AND MESDAMES: ent and ready to receive the oath ofoffice as Lieutenant Gover­ nor ofthis Commonwealth. I wish to infonn you that the Honorable Tom Ridge, Governor of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair thanks the committee the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania, has filed the attached notice with me this fifth day of October, 2001, that he shall resign the office of for performing its duty. Governor ofPennsylvania, effective this date. (Applause.)

(SEAL) Witness my hand and the seal ofmy INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF office this fifth day ofOctober, 200 I. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR KIM PIZZINGRILLI The PRESIDING OFFICER. The hour having arrived for the Secretary ofthe Commonwealth administration ofthe oath ofoffice to the President pro tempore SENATE RESOLUTION ADOPTED as Lieutenant Governor, the Senate will come to order. Senator BRIGHTBILL offered the following resolution, INVOCATION which was read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: The Chaplain, Rabbi BURT E. SCHUMAN, ofTemple Beth In the Senate, October 5, 2001 Israel, Altoona, offered the following prayer: Governor Schweiker, Senator Specter, Attorney General RESOLVED, That a committee oftwo Senators be appointed to Fisher, Speaker Ryan, Senator Jubelirer, and distinguished Mem­ wait upon The Honorable Robert C. Jubelirer, President Pro Tempore ofthe Senate, and escort him to the Senate Chamber to take the Oath of bers ofthe State Senate and the State community, it is an honor Office and assume the duties ofthe Office ofLieutenant Governor and and a source ofpride to be offering an opening prayer for the President ofthe Senate. inauguration of Blair County's native son, Senator Robert 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 933

Jubelirer, as the Commonwealth's new Lieutenant Governor. And COMMUNICATION FROM THE GOVERNOR before I begin a prayer, ifI may be pennitted a moment ofethnic particularism on behalfofthe members ofTemple Beth Israel, RESIGNATION OF GOVERNOR TOM RIDGE Senator Jubelirer's home congregation, and the Jewish communi­ ties ofhis district, we shepen naches with you at this moment. The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate the follow­ ing communication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: Eternal, our God, Sovereign ofthe universe, we gather this COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA afternoon at a time ofnational crisis, at national mobilization, of GOVERNOR'S OFFICE mourning and sadness over the horrific events ofSeptember 11, events which will forever be seared in our consciousness, but To Secretary Pizzingrilli and the People ofPennsylvania: also at a time ofgreat national unity and steely national resolve. We gather at a time ofnostalgia and pride, as our beloved Gover­ As required by law, I write today to officially notify the Secretary ofthe Commonwealth ofmy resignation. I will resign as Governor of nor Tom Ridge has been elevated to the position ofDirector of the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania, effective 2:00 p.m. Eastern Day­ Homeland Security, and we wish him Godspeed and discernment light Time today, Friday, October 5. in the year 2001. At that same and leadership in his mission. hour, and in accordance with the Pennsylvania Constitution, Lt Gov. And we ask Your blessing also upon Governor Schweiker, will be sworn in as governor, to serve the remainder of my term. who has so ably served the Commonwealth as Lieutenant Gover­ I am resigning to become the director of the new U.S. Office of nor and brings such enormous talents to the task ofGovernor. Homeland Security. I am honored that President Bush has turned to me And may You grant Your favor and blessing to Your most for this essential task, at this crucial time. I accept his appointment with gifted and dedicated servant, , as he ascends to commitment and resolve. The challenge is great, but even greater is the strength I draw from the President's leadership; from the courage ofthe the position ofLieutenant Governor. May You continue to grant victims' families; from the resilience ofthe rescuers; and from the resur­ him all ofthe strengths ofcharacter and personal qualities that gent patriotism ofour nation. I will do everything in my power to fulfill have earned him the admiration and respect ofhis colleagues in the President's faith in me. the Pennsylvania Senate, and may he work to unite our Common­ And yet, as I commence this mission with vigor and enthusiasm, I also wish that it did not have to be so. It has been difficult for me to wealth around common concerns, a common agenda, and com­ accept the necessity ofresigning this office. Serving as the Governor of mon resolve. Pennsylvania has been the greatest privilege ofmy professional life. I Bless all ofour elected leaders, from the President on down, have worked with some ofthe most talented people in our nation. to as they face extraordinary challenges of leadership and State govern the most wonderful, hard-working, good-hearted people in the world. Together. we have made Pennsylvania a better place. There is a craft. Bless our Commonwealth, that it might continue to be the new optimism in Pennsylvania, a sense ofrestoration to our rightful beacon ofjustice, tolerance, and inclusion envisioned by William place as a leader in the nation and in the world. We have governed Penn, and bless our nation, that it may continue to be a model of honorably and with integrity, and we have kept our promises. I am unity and freedom, a model which no terrorist can ever tear asun­ proud ofwhat we have done, and I am proud ofhow we have done it. I still am humbled by the confidence and trust the People ofPenn­ der. And at this time ofcrisis, may the various so-called red and sylvania first placed in me on November 8, 1994. I have worked to blue zones ofour nation merge into a single red, white, and blue justify that confidence and trust every day since. zone. United in Your service, may it be God's will. Michele and I will always be grateful for the opportunity to serve and the kindness and generosity Pennsylvanians have extended to our family. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Thank you, Rabbi Schuman. I am leaving Pennsylvania, but it will always be my home. Until I Please remain standing for the singing ofthe Star Spangled see you next, please know that I remain. Banner by Ms. Cleo Pherribo from the House ofRepresentatives, accompanied by Ms. Renee Cohn ofLehigh County. Your fellow Pennsylvanian, and your friend. (Whereupon, the singing of"The Star Spangled Banner" was TOM RIDGE perfonned by Ms. Cleo Pherribo, accompanied on piano by Ms. October 5. 2001 Renee Cohn.) (Applause.) STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER The PRESIDING OFFICER. Before the oath ofoffice is ad­ ministered to Senator Jubelirer, I have been asked to give a short The PRESIDING OFFICER. Before proceeding to the admin- explanation ofhow we got here, for both family and friends, as istration of the oath of office to Senator Jubelirer, the Chair well as for the record. would like to ask for the cooperation ofthe news photographers As you know, Governor Ridge resigned his office as Governor and others who would like to take photographs, so that during the today. A short time ago, Lieutenant Governor Schweiker was actual ceremony there will be no picture taking. At the conclu­ administered the oath ofoffice as the new Governor. This was sion ofthe administration ofthe oath ofoffice, there will be a done in accordance with Article I~ Section 13, ofour Constitu­ short pause in the proceedings so that news photographers and tion, which provides in part, "In the case ofthe...resignation of others who so desire will be able to take photographs. The rest of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor shall become Governor us will then be at ease for a few moments. Your cooperation is for the remainder ofthe term...." appreciated. 934 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE OCTOBERS,

The very next section ofthe Constitution states in part, that if Lieutenant Governor Jubelirer. the Lieutenant Governor"...should become Governor...the Presi­ (Applause.) dent pro tempore...shall become Lieutenant Governor for the remainder ofthe term." The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Robert C. This section continues to state that the President pro tempore Jubelirer) in the Chair. would become Governor should there be no Lieutenant Gover­ nor. And ifthat were to occur, he would have to relinquish his The PRESIDENT. You make it tough. Here I am at home. Senate seat. But there is no requirement that the Senate seat be Thank you so much. vacated while the President pro tempore is also the Lieutenant I need to tell you, this almost did not happen. Four­ Governor. teen-month-old Rebecca Faye Langman grabbed the sheet out Looking further to Article II ofthe Constitution, which is the of--that is why we were laughing--ludge Smith's hand, and we legislative Article, Section· 9 states in part, that "The Senate were afraid we would not be able to complete the oath, so per­ shaIl...elect one ofits members President pro tempore, who shall haps that might go down in history that Becca almost caused a perform the duties of the Lieutenant Governor...whenever constitutional crisis. the...office ofLieutenant Governor shall be vacant." In light ofthe foregoing, Senator Jubelirer will, in a few mo­ DISTINGmSHED GUESTS AND FAMILY ments, be administered the oath ofoffice as Lieutenant Governor PRESENTED TO THE SENATE ofthe Commonwealth, but will continue to serve as the President The PRESIDENT. Before I give my fonnal remarks, I would pro tempore ofthe Senate, as well as the Senator from the 30th like to introduce some very special people, and let me tell you, Senatorial District. every one ofyou who are here are extremely special to me, and COMMI'ITEE CALLED UPON TO ESCORT THE I thank you from the bottom ofmy heart for being here. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE TO ROSTRUM First ofall, I want to thank Judge Smith, who has been a long­ time friend, the Chief Judge of the Western District Court in The PRESIDING OFFICER At this time, the Chair will again Pittsburgh, who is soon to be serving on the Third Circuit Court call upon Senator Brightbill and Senator O'Pake to proceed to ofAppeals. He has been nominated by President Bush, and when Senator Jubelirer's desk and escort him and his party to the ros­ he was nominated to be a Federal judge, he was the second youn­ trum ofthe Senate. gest Federal judge in the country, and I have no doubt he will continue to distinguish himself, and I am deeply honored that ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE Brooks is here. And also, as Rabbi Schuman said, I am one ofhis The PRESIDING OFFICER The oath ofoffice will be ad­ congregants and deeply honored that he is here, and he is joined ministered to Senator Robert C. lubelirer by the Honorable D. by Bishop Adamec of the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese, and I Brooks Smith, Chiefludge ofthe District Court for thank them both for being here to make this day very special for the Western District ofPennsylvania, and a current nominee by me. President Bush for a seat on the Third Circuit Court ofAppeals. I would like to introduce my immediate family, first ofall. My son leff, my daughter, Laurie Jubelirer Langman, and her hus­ Please rise. Judge SMITH. Senator, will you please place your left hand band, Chuck Langman; and ofcourse the stars ofour show, my on your Bible and raise your right hand and repeat after me: grandchildren, Sam and Rebecca Langman, are here today. And I, Robert Carl Jubelirer, do solemnly swear that I will support, then I would like to introduce a very special friend, Renee Cohn, obey, and defend the Constitution ofthe United States and the who is here with her three SODS, Gideon, Jonathan, and Michael. Constitution ofthis Commonwealth, and that I will discharge the And I am not going to introduce the rest ofmy family because I duties ofmy office with fidelity. know you have things to do. I have a lot offamily and very close Judge SMITH. My heartfelt congratulations. friends here today. I would just ask ifmy family and close friends The PRESIDENT. Thank you. who are over here will rise, and I am going to introduce the dig­ nitaries as well, but ifyou would all rise, I just want to tell you (Applause.) how much love I have. STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER (Applause.) Without the support of family, none of us could do a very The PRESIDING OFFICER. Please be seated. The Senate good job, and I have been very blessed to have a wonderful fam­ wiD now be at ease for a few moments for those who wish to take ily, close relationships, and things that make me a better person. photographs. Obviously, when we get to dignitaries it gives me a great (The Senate was at ease.) honor, I think for the first time since he has been sworn in, to GAVEL PRESENTED TO LIEUTENANT introduce Pennsylvania's Governor, a man I have shared this podium with many, many times over the past 7 years, have grown GOVERNOR ROBERT C. JUBELIRER to admire and respect, worked closely with, talked about State The PRESIDING OFFICER The Senate will come to order. government and his love ofState government, his desire to make It is now my honor and happy privilege to present the gavel of a difference, as he will always tell you for the greater good, a authority of the Senate to the Honorable Robert C. Jubelirer, man who really, when he talks "team," understands what that Lieutenant Governor ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania. 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 935

tenn means. Will you welcome for the fIrst time in this Senate man of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania and its national Chamber Governor and Kathy Schweiker. committeeman, Alan Novak and Bob Asher. (Applause.) (Applause.) No Lieutenant Governor could look fOlWard more to working One ofthe nice things about a ceremony like this, it brings with a Governor with whom he has worked for so long, to con­ back some ofour fonner colleagues. I have four ofthem who are tinue our efforts. Mark, I cannot tell you how pleased I am that back today, and I would like to reintroduce them and thank them you are here today. for being here, because they will always be a part ofus, and let And we have another Governor here today, someone who me just introduce all ofthem at once: Senator Doyle Connan, served this Commonwealth with great distinction. Will you wel­ fonner Majority Leader Jack Stauffer, Senator Tim Shaffer, and come Governor Dick and Ginny Thornburgh. Senator Joe Uliana. (Applause.) (Applause.) Pennsylvania is very blessed to have hardworking elected I am very fortunate to have some very fIne House Members officials, and the senior United States Senator from Pennsylvania with whom I serve. They have been helpful, we have cooperated, has honored us with his presence today, Senator . we work for the better good ofour respective districts, but more (Applause.) importantly, I have two very good friends here from the 30th I have knowD Mike Fisher for over 30 years as a friend and District, Representative Dick Hess and Representative Jerry then a colleague from the House ofRepresentatives, and then as Stern. a State Senator and a Member of our leadership, and now as (Applause.) Attorney General ofPennsylvania, where he does such a fine job. I look over and I see all ofthe Governor's Cabinet, to whom Welcome the Attorney General ofPennsylvania, our friend, back I am going to refer, but one ofthem happens to be my constitu­ to his roots, Mike Fisher. ent, and I cannot ignore the fact that the two ofus served as Ma­ (Applause.) jority Leaders in the Senate and House in 1980, ifI am not mis­ I do not know how many ofyou saw Wednesday morning's taken. And Representative Sam Hayes, who is now the Secretary Philadelphia Inquirer. On the front page there was a picture taken ofAgriculture, I would be remiss ifI did not recognize you. after Governor Tom Ridge's remarks on Tuesday. They took a (Applause.) picture of then-Lieutenant Governor Schweiker and Governor There can only be one first, and he was a very good one and Ridge and someone who was identified as the Senate President set the standard, Pennsylvania's first elected Attorney General, pro tempore who was soon to be Lieutenant Governor. I want to LeRoy Zimmerman. introduce that man right now, because it happened to be Pennsyl­ (Applause.) vania's longtime, outstanding Speaker ofthe House, Matt Ryan. It is my understanding that the Lieutenant Governor ofColo­ (Applause.) rado is here. I think we have met before. Welcome. We are de­ I told him I got better looking, and does that mean I get his lighted to have you here. You honor us with your presence, and pension when he retires? It does not seem to work out that way. I look fOlWard to working with you. I think. we have had a chance (Laughter.) to meet before. You have already met Judge Smith. Let me introduce some (Applause.) fonner Lieutenant Governors who are here and who served with This is a wonderful gathering, and it comes under circum­ distinction. Lieutenant Governor Ernie Kline and Josephine stances that were not so wonderful. It comes as a result ofa trag­ Kline, and Lieutenant Governor . Will you stand and edy, but certainly to be here in a Chamber that has been my home be recognized. for 27 years, to be sworn into this very, very distinguished office (Applause.) is something that I will never, ever, ever forget, and it has been There are a lot ofgreat public officials in Pennsylvania. I was an emotional time for me. privileged to serve with an incredible human being and the most Before I move on, there are two other people whom I would tireless worker and I think the most effective Congressman in the like to recognize. They are not here today. I should say there are United States Congress. He is now a professor, I want you to two people whom I want to recognize who could not be here know, teaching at St Francis University. Please welcome a good today and some others who will not be here at all. One is my son friend and a very effective Congressman, Bud Shuster. Andy, who is in Pittsburgh and could not be here because he (Applause.) could not get out ofa commitment he had made, and I certainly Someone who has made his mark in a very short time and has want to remember him. The other is my brother, Jim, who lives really changed the landscape ofwestern Pennsylvania, and he has in Florida and could not get up from there, and I want to remem­ been a friend to all ofus certainly in this Chamber and I know to berthem. my colleagues in the House ofRepresentatives. He is the County But perhaps the two people I want to remember the most are Executive ofAllegheny County, Jim Roddey. the two people who put me here, and they are my mother and (Applause.) father. I think they would be awfully proud today looking down Obviously, each ofus gets here by running for election, and and seeing what their son has done, and I really cannot open my we run on a partisan basis. That does not mean we have to be remarks without remembering the two most special people who partisan in the matters that affect Pennsylvania, but we get here had the greatest influence on my life, my mom and my dad. that way. I would like to introduce two very, very good friends (Applause.) who have been very helpful to me and part ofour team, the chair- 936 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE OCTOBERS,

INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF LIEUTENANT have more than 127 years pass before a national trial would again GOVERNOR ROBERT C. JUBELDffiR necessitate succession. So this is not a time ofpolitical opportu­ nity, it is a time of necessity and responsibility. Our necessity The PRESIDENT. There are two major stories being written comes from the need to deal with the economic disruption that today: Tom Ridge moving to the extremely vital position in has rippled across our State and our communities in the wake of Washington directing Homeland Security, and Mark Schweiker the terrorist attacks. It is not just their physical security that has being sworn in as Governor ofPennsylvania. You see, this pro­ people worried, it is their job security, too. ceeding is a closing act to those two significant assumptions of On Tuesday, in his farewell address, Tom Ridge referenced an great authority and extensive responsibility. But there is prece­ impressive list ofsubstantial accomplishments. These reflected dence for the nation drawing on Pennsylvania leadership at a not just his personal commitment to changing Pennsylvania, but time ofnational trial. In early 1861, Abraham Lincoln sent Gov­ the broader realization that reform was imperative and remains ernor Andrew Curtin a brief but prophetic letter: til think the imperative. He cataloged the formidable challenges ahead, and necessity ofbeing ready increases. Look to it." he issued a timely warning against sliding back toward the old We did not have that much warning when Governor Tom ways ofdoing business. Fifteen months is not so long a time as Ridge was called to take on a responsibility essential to the inter­ to transform Pennsylvania, but it is enough time to move major est and security of our country. Tom Ridge has always been issues to a productive conclusion, for our efforts do not have to ready to serve. Where duty called, his performance, his excep­ be restarted or retooled. tionalleadership as Governor, showed. We could depend on him As Lieutenant Governor, Mark Schweiker was a trusted and to look to it. involved member ofthe team. He shares in responsibility for the At a time when we are still mourning the victims ofterrorism, progress we have experienced over the past 6 1/2 years. He does when we are all still determining the extent ofthe damage in­ not have to invent a strategy or an agenda to move Pennsylvania flicted in so many ways, when there are still many questions forward. It is available, it is tested, and he had a hand in shaping about how we will respond, there is not much cause for celebrat­ it. As Governor he is ready to lead, prepared to push forward, ing the rites ofpolitics. There is abundant cause, however, for and he will make a difference. celebrating democracy, for celebrating the spirit of patriotism (Applause.) reawakened throughout America, and that is the true context for We offer Governor Schweiker support ofthe best sort, not just our gathering today. Taking an oath ofoffice in ordinary times is ceremonial good wishes, but the desire to attack the problems a solemn and very, very humbling moment, let me assure you. In and respond to the needs facing families and communities, and these unprecedented times, it holds even more meaning. Public to build on the successes realized under the Ridge-Schweiker officials and private citizens alike are reflecting more intently on administration. We owe a very special thanks to the Cabinet, who the duties ofpublic service, the obligations ofholding office, and have agreed to stay on. They are as talented, let me tell you, as the strengths ofour system ofgovernment. I would not be here any group in my experience. They will ensure continuity in our without the consistent support ofthe people ofBedford, Blair, State efforts. I applaud their commitment and their devotion to Huntingdon, and Fulton Counties. I am so honored to have so service on behalf ofthe people ofPennsylvania. many friends and local leaders who have come down from the Thank you. district today. Serving as State Senator is a great privilege, and (Applause.) that is the position to which I will seek election in 2002. For Governor Schweiker, having an experienced team to work Nor would I be here without the trust and confidence extended with preserves the positive direction that Pennsylvania is headed by the Members ofthe Senate, my distinguished colleagues. I am and sustains the momentum we have generated. This will be a grateful for the continuing opportunity to serve as President pro time ofuncommon challenges. Because ofthe progress ofrecent tempore, to work with each Member so that we each can realize years, expectations are high in what might be accomplished in the goals and make the contributions that compelled us to seek education, health care, environmental protection, and many, elective office. many other areas. We will have to work hard to make these goals The writers of Pennsylvania's Constitution could not have fit into the tighter financial picture we will have to live with for imagined the circumstances we confront, but they did anticipate some time. Despite aggressive efforts ofgood faith inside and that one day, one day there would be the need for succession. outside ofgovernment, the economy is not going to just bounce This affirms how our system works and why it has endured and back tomorrow or next week or even next month. So we cannot met the interests ofPennsylvania and our people so well for so discard fiscal responsibility and act as ifthe days ofhuge sur­ long. This is a temporary assignment, an added layer ofresponsi­ pluses are right around the comer. At the same time, this is not bility. Just as I must carefully weigh my actions as President pro a time to shut down the agenda. It is not a time to defer action in tempore to respect the institution ofthe Senate and to fairly rep­ addressing the concerns held by families and communities. It is resent the Members, so must I make certain that the constitution­ not a time to have problem solving take a back seat to the politics ally mandated dual role does not result in conflict or unintended ofpartisan advantage. advantage. Unquestioned integrity and sound ethical judgment The titles are changing today, but the formula for Pennsylva­ are valued assets in any public office, but they are even more nia progress and success remains the same. There is a special indispensable here. This is not a matter ofpersonal ambition or unity ofpurpose in evidence since the events ofSeptember 11, power acquisition, it is a prescribed transition when events over­ but bipartisanship has been evident well before. Perhaps the best take the normal course ofaction. I think we will all be happy to example was the constructive collaboration for an extended pe- 2001 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 937

riod oftime that yielded such responsible results on the tobacco SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA settlement. Such bipartisan work is a credit to every Member in this Chamber and in the House ofRepresentatives. COMMITIEE MEETINGS The tragedies brought out the strengths and virtues ofPenn- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9. 2001 sylvanians. The continuing volunteer efforts, the ongoing charita­ ble and relief efforts, show this is not just a passing fad. In the 12:30 P.M. AGING AND YOUTH (to consider Room8E-A Senate Bill No. 533 and Senate East Wing wake ofterrorism, there are an extraordinary number ofpeople Resolution No. 114) who know what they must do, what is right and necessary to do to help their fellow citizens. Our leadership in the months ahead WEDNE~DAY. OCTOBER 10.2001 must show we know the right things to do for Pennsylvania, for the job climate, for health care, for educational improvement, for 10:00 AM. JUDICIARY (to consider Senate Bill Room8E-B No. 1014; and House Bills No. 1541, East Wing community development, for sustaining crucial professions rang- 1546 and 1603) ing from caregivers to rescue workers. My friends, today is a unique page in our history, but what we THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18.2001 do over the next 15 months will not just write history, it will II:OOAM. 2001 LEGISLATIVE REAPPORTION­ Rooms8E-A shape our future. MENT COMMISSION (public hearing and8E-B (Applause.) to consider public comment on the pre­ East Wing An American naturalist observed that wisdom is knowing liminary reapportionment plan filed with what to do next; virtue is doing it. In the crucial times ahead, let the Secretary ofthe Commonwealth on September 25,2001) us summon both the wisdom and the virtue needed to continue Pennsylvania's economic revival and the renewal ofour leader­ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19.2001 ship among States. Thank you all for making this one ofthe most special days of 1l:00AM. 2001 LEGISLATIVE REAPPORTION­ Rooms8E-A MENT COMMISSION (public hearing and8E-B my life. to consider public comment on the pre­ East Wing (Applause.) liminary reapportionment plan filed with the Secretary ofthe Commonwealth on The PRESIDING OFFICER (Senator M. J. White) in the September 25,2001) Chair. MONDAY, OCTOBER 22.2001 The PRESIDING OFFICER. To conclude the ceremony, the Chair would again call upon Ms. Cleo Pherribo and Ms. Renee 10:00 AM. JUDICIARY (public hearing to consider Room 8E-B Senate Bill No. 1084) CAN C ELL ED East Wing Cohn tojoin us in singing "God Bless America." Please rise. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25. 2001 (Whereupon, Ms. Cleo Pherribo led in the singing of "God Bless America," accompanied on piano by Ms. Renee Cohn.) 10:00 AM. MILITARY AND VETERANS Majority AFFAIRS (joint informational meeting Caucus Rm. (Applause.) with the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee COMMITTEE CALLED UPON TO ESCORT on Veterans' legislative issues) LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND PARTY FROM THE SENATE CHAMBER ADJOURNMENT The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate will be at ease while The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair recognizes the gentle­ the Lieutenant Governor and his party leave the Chamber. All man from Dauphin, Senator Piccola. other Senators and visitors please remain seated. Senator PICCOLA Madam President, I move that the Senate The Chair calls upon Senator Brightbill and Senator O'Pake do now adjourn until Tuesday, October 9,2001, at 1 p.m. East­ to come forward and escort the official party here on the rostrum ern Daylight Saving Time. and those to the left of the rostrum to the rear of the Senate The motion was agreed to by voice vote. Chamber. The Senate adjourned at 4:25 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time. CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTION The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate the follow­ ing resolution, which was read, considered, and adopted by voice vote: Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to St. Barnabas Health System's PRESENTS FOR PATIENTS by Senator Orie. ANNOUNCEMffiNTSBYTHESECRETARY The following announcements were read by the Secretary of the Senate: