COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA 1fi-egi51atifl1~ JJllurnal

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1995

SESSION OF 1995 179TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 62

SENATE COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR MONDAY, November 13,1995 APPROVAL OF SENATE BILLS The Senate met at 2 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate comnmnications in The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Matk S. Schweiker) writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the Common­ in the Chair. wealth, advising that the following Senate Bills had been ap­ proved and signed by the Govemor: PRAYER SB 665, SB 667, SB 858 and SB 946. The Chaplain, Reverend 1HOMAS LICHNER, of St Paul's NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE Lutheran Church, Allentown, offered the following prayer: The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ May we gather always in openness to God, God who cre­ munications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of ates us and loves us and God who nurtures us and guides us, the Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred God who sustains us and continually invites us to be this way to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: for others. Let us pray. MEMBER OF mE HEAL1H POLICY BOARD Dear Lord God, we are Your people above all else, grateful to You for Your spirit, which is our breath of life. All of Your November 2, 1995 people are honored and precious to You, and so You will al­ To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth of ways be present to carry us through all that life brings our Pennsylvania: way. And so I ask You, God, to be with Your people gathered In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for here, people who hold office in our government of the Com­ the advice and consent of the Senate, Hon. Thomas F. Goldsmith, monwealth of Pennsylvania. Be with them and their families. City Hall, Easton 18042, Northampton County, Eighteenth Senatorial Be with their support staffs. Uplift them this day and evety day District, for appointment as a member ofthe Health Policy Board, to with wholeness and healing. Fill them with joy in the midst of serve for a tenn of three years and until his successor is appointed difficult work. Let them know that they are loved, respected, and qualified, vice Sally S. Klein, Harrisbmg, resigned. and appreciated. THOMAS J. RIDGE Dear Lord God, open their hearts to Your spirit of wisdom, Governor compassion, and justice so that they might use their authority MEMBER OF mE STATE BOARD to be faithful servants for their people and for the general wel­ OF MEDICINE fare of Pennsylvania. Trusting in Your guiding presence, dear God, I say, amen. November 2, 1995 The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Reverend Lichner, who To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth of is the guest today of Senator AflleIbach. Pennsylvania: JOURNAL APPROVED In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Dr. Richard E. Wright, 1419 The PRESIDENT. A quorum of the Senate being present, Stoltz Road, Bethel Park 15102, Allegheny County, Thirty-seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board the Clerk will read the Journal of the preceding Session of ofMedicine, to serve for a teno of four years or until his successor October 31, 1995. is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond 1hat The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the preceding period, vice Victor F. Greco, MD., Drums, resigned. Session, when, on motion of Senator LOEPER, further reading THOMAS J. RIDGE was dispensed with and the Journal was approved. Governor 1122 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE NOVEMBER 13,

MEMBER OF TIlE AGRICULTURAL LANDS serve mtil the third Tuesday of January 2001, and mtil his successor CONDEMNATION APPROVAL BOARD is appointed and qualified. November 6, 1995 THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor To the Honorable. the Senate ofthe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF TIlE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SCRANTON STATE SCHOOL FOR TIlE DEAF In confonni1y with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Norman L. Morrison, 90 Mor­ November 6, 1995 timer Road, Transfer 16154, Mercer Coun1y, Fiftieth Senatorial Dis­ trict, for appointment as a member of the Agricultural Lands Con­ To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of denmation Approval Board, to serve for a tenn of four years and tmtil Pennsylvania: his successor is appointed and qualified. vice R. Edwin Nehrig. Ho­ mer Ci1y, resigned. In conformity with law. I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Robert Boyce, R. D. 1, Box THOMAS 1. RIDGE 190-A, Tunkhannock 18657, Wyoming County. Twentieth Senatorial Governor District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Scranton State School for the Deaf, to serve until the third Tuesday MEMBER OF TIlE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of January 1997. and until his successor is appointed and qualified, OF HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL vice Harold Diamond, Esquire, Philadelphia, resigned. THOMAS 1. RIDGE November 6, 1995 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF lHE BOARD OF TRUS1EES OF SCOlLAND SCHOOL FOR In confonnity with law. I have the honor hereby to nominate for VETERANS' CHILDREN the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Barbara G. Edmiston, 15 Sun­ fue Avenue, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland Coun1y, Thirty-ftrst November 6, 1995 Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Harrisbmg State Hospital, to serve tmtil the third Tuesday To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of of January 1999, and until her successor is appointed and qualifted. Pennsylvania: THOMAS 1. RIDGE In conformi1y with law. I have the honor hereby to nominate for Governor the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Ronald G. Tyler. Sr., 28 North 20th Street, Camp Hill 17011. Cumberland County, Thirty-frrst Sena­ MEMBER OF TIlE BOARD OF TRUSTEES torial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees OF HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL of Scotland School for Veterans' Children. to serve until the third Tuesday of January 1999. and until his successor is appointed and November 6, 1995 qualifted. vice Joseph 1. Maldet, Camp Hill. resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of THOMAS 1. RIDGE Pennsylvania: Governor In confonnity with law. I have the honor hereby to nominate for MEMBER OF THE BERKS COUN1Y the advice and consent ofthe Senate. Robert Koser Hafer, D.O.• 690 BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Maria Drive, Harrisburg 17109, Dauphin Coun1y. Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of November 6, 1995 Harrisburg State Hospital. to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 1997. and tmtil his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Richmd To the Honorable. the Senate of the Commonwealth of P. Fallinger. York Springs. resigned. PennsyIvania: THOMAS 1. RIDGE In conformity with law. I have the honor hereby to nominate for Governor the advice and consent ofthe Senate. Beverly J. Dulaney-Thompson (Democrat). 64 Cheltenham Drive. Wyomissing Hills 19610. Berks MEMBER OF TIlE BOARD OF TRUS1EES Cotmty. Forty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member OF NORRISTOWN STATE HOSPITAL of the BeIks Cotmty Board ofAssistance, to serve tmtil December 31, 1995, and until her successor is appointed and qualifted, vice Joseph November 6, 1995 1. Rotell. Reading, whose term expired. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of THOMAS J. RIDGE Pennsylvania: Governor In confonni1y with law. I have the honor hereby to nominate for MEMBER OF THE COLUMBIA COUN1Y the advice and consent of the Senate. Anthony J. Swanick. 1117 BOARD OF ASSISTANCE South Cmolina Avenue. S.E., Washington, D.C., for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Norristown State Hospital, to November 6, 1995 1995 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1123

To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of MEMBER OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY Pennsylvania: BOARD OF ASSISTANCE In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for November 6, 1995 the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Murray Holdren (Republican), 601 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg 17815, Cohnnbia County, Twen­ To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of ty-seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania: Columbia Comty Board ofAssistance, to serve mtil December 31, 1997, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Anne K In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Wilson, Ph.D., Bloomsburg, whose tenD. expired. the advice and consent of the Senate, Ronald L. Chamberlin (Republi­ can), R. R. #2, Shamokin 17872, Northumberland Comty, 1\venty­ THOMAS J. RIDGE seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Nor­ Governor thumberland County Board ofAssistance, to serve mti1 December 31, 1995, and mtil his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Michael MEMBER OF THE COLUMBIA COUNTY S. Repella, Elysburg, whose tenD. expired. BOARD OF ASSISTANCE THOMAS J. RIDGE November 6, 1995 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of MEMBER OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY Pennsylvania: BOARD OF ASSISTANCE In confonnity With law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for November 6, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Donna Horsfall (Republican), RR 3, Box 3109, Berwick 18603, Columbia Comty, Twenty-seventh To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Columbia Pennsylvania: Comty Board ofAssistance, to serve mtil December 31, 1995, and mtil her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Donald J. Watts, In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Millville, whose tenD. expired. the advice and consent of the Senate, Thomas M Culver (Republi­ can), 217 Walnut Street, 5mbury 17801, Northumberland Comty, THOMAS J. RIDGE Twenty..seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of Governor the Northumberland Comty Board ofAssistance, to serve mtil De­ cember 31, 1997, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, MEMBER OF THE COLUMBIA COUNTY vice Lloyd W. Baysore, Watsontown, whose tenD. expired. BOARD OF ASSISTANCE THOMAS J. RIDGE November 6, 1995 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of MEMBER OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY Pennsylvania: BOARD OF ASSISTANCE In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, The Reverend Thomas E. Light, November 6, 1995 Jr. (Republican), Buckhorn Lutheran Parish, 74 Schoolhouse Road, To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Bloomsburg 17815, Columbia County, Twenty-seventh Senatorial Pennsylvania: District, for appointment as a member of the Cohnnbia Comty Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 1997, and until his succes­ In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for sor is appointed and qualified, to add to complement. the advice and consent of the Senate, Robert E. Milbrand (Republi­ can), 169 North Grant Street, Shamokin 17872, Northumberland THOMAS J. RIDGE Comty, Twenty-seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a Governor member of the Northumberland County Bow of Assistance, to serve MEMBER OF THE COLUMBIA COUNTY until December 31, 1995, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Louise L. Hubler, Shamokin, whose tenD. expired. BOARD OF ASSISTANCE THOMAS J. RIDGE November 6, 1995 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of MEMBER OF THE TIOGA COUNTY Pennsylvania: BOARD OF ASSISTANCE In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Lee R. Milroy (Republican), P. November 6, 1995 0. Box 9, Millville 17846, Columbia County, Twenty-seventh Senato­ To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of rial District, for appointment as a member of the Columbia Comty Pennsylvania: Board ofAssistance, to serve mtil December 31, 1996, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Ralph J. Palmiero, In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Bloomsburg, whose term expired. the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Bertha W. Janeski (Democrat), R. R. I, Wellsboro 16901, Tioga County, Twenty-third Senatorial THOMAS J. RIDGE District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Tioga County Board Governor 1124 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL _. SENATE NOVEMBER 13,

ofAssistance, to serve will December 31, 1996, and will her suc~ In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for sor is appointed and qualified. the advice and consent of the Senate, Oleta E. Amsler, P. O. Box 771, Clarion 16214, Clarion County, Twenty-first Senatorial District, mOMAS J. RIDGE for appointment as a member of the COlmcil of Trustees of Clarion Governor University ofPennsylvania ofthe State System ofHigher Education, to serve until the third Thesday of Janumy 2001, and until her succes­ MEMBER. OF THE TIOGA COUNTY sor is appointed and qualified, vice Lucille M. Tabler, Oil City, BOARD OF ASSISTANCE whose term expired. November 6, 1995 mOMAS J. RIDGE Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF 1HE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OF CLARION UNIVERSITY OF In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Angelo Serva (Republican), 17 PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM Conway Street, Wellsboro 16901, Tioga Cowty, Twenty-third Senato­ OF HIGHER EDUCATION rial Dis1rict, for appointment as a member of the Tioga Cowty Boanl of Assistance, to serve wtil December 31, 1997, and wtil his succes­ November 8, 1995 sor is appointed and qualified, vice Marion L. Webb, Wellsboro, whose tenn expired. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of PennsyIvania: mOMAS J. RIDGE Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, H. John Drayer, R D. #1, Box MEMBER. OF THE STATE BOARD 384, Clarion 16214, Clarion County, Twenty-frrst Senatorial District, OF ACCOUNTANCY for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Clarion University ofPennsylvania ofthe State System ofHigher Education, November 8, 1995 to serve mill the third Tuesday of Janumy 1999, and unill his succes­ sor is appointed and qualifJed, vice Dana S. Still, Ph.D., Clarion, To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of whose term expired. Pennsylvania: mOMAS J. RIDGE In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Governor the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Anthony P. Emmi, 1015 West Linden Street, Scranton 18504, Lackawanna Cowty, Twenty-second MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES Senatorial Dis1rict, for reappointment as a member of the State Board OF CLARION UNIVERSITY OF ofAccowtancy, to serve for a tenn of four years and will his succes­ PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM sor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond OF HIGHER EDUCATION that period. mOMAS J. RIDGE November 8, 1995 Governor To the Honomble, the Senate of the Commonwealth of BRIGADIER GENERAL, PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania: NATIONAL GUARD In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Fred McIlhattan, Box 27, Peter­ November 8, 1995 son Avenue, Knox 16232, Clarion County, Twenty-first Senatorial Dis1rict, for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Clarion University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher PennsyIvania: Education, to serve mtil the third Tuesday of Janumy 2001, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Colonel Frank A. Mitolo, 807 mOMAS J. RIDGE Pine Street, Ambridge 15003-1734, Beaver County, Forty-seventh Governor Senatorial District, for appointment as Brigadier General, Pennsylva­ nia Air National Guard, with assignment as Air National Guard Assis­ MEMBER OF THE CORONERS' tant to the Chief of Chaplains, to serve until tenninated. EDUCATION BOARD mOMAS J. RIDGE November 8, 1995 Governor To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth of MEMBER. OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES Pennsylvania: OF CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STATE SYSTEM In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for OF HIGHER EDUCATION the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Isidore Mihalakis, M.D., 1024 Highland Avenue, Bethlehem 18018, Lehigh County, Sixteenth Sena­ November 8, 1995 torial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Coroners' Educa­ tion Board, to serve until March 31, 1997 and until his successor is To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 1995 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1125 appointed and qualified, vice Sidney A. Goldblatt, M.D., Johnstown, Third Street, Hamburg 19526, Berks County, Forty-eighth Senatorial resigned. District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Board ofTros1ees of Hamburg Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 1999, mOMAS 1. RIDGE and until her successor is appointed and qualified. Governor mOMAS J. RIDGE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Governor OF DANVILLE STAlE HOSPITAL MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES November 8, 1995 OF HAVERFORD STATE HOSPITAL To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of November 8, 1995 PennsyIvania: to the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for PennsyIvania: the advice and consent of the Senate, Leonard P. Majikas, Ph.D., 312 McGuire Drive, Bloomsburg 17815, Columbia County, Twenty-sev­ In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for enth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Board the advice and consent of the Senate, Joseph G. Cirillo, 128 East of Trustees of Danville State Hospital, to serve mtil the third Tuesday Turnbull Avenue, Havertown. 19083, Delaware County, Seventeenth of January 1997, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. Senatorial District, for reappoin1ment as a member of the Board of Trustees ofHaverford State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday mOMAS 1. RIDGE of January 1997, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. Governor mOMAS J. RIDGE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF Governor EASlERN STAlE SCHOOL AND HOSPITAL MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES November 8, 1995 OF HAVERFORD STATE HOSPITAL To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of November 8, 1995 Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Pennsylvania: the advice and consent of the Senate, Joseph J. Pilieri, 2049 Brown. Avenue, Bensalem 19020, Bucks Comty, Sixth Senatorial Dis1rict, for In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Eastern State the advice and consent of the Senate, Thomas V. Gmgan, 1107 Wilde School and Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2001, Avenue, Drexel Hill 19026, Delaware County, Twenty-sixth Senatori­ and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joseph S. al District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees Cymbor, Langhorne, whose tenn expired. ofHaverford State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanu­ ary 1999, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. mOMAS J. RIDGE Governor mOMAS J. RIDGE Governor MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF EMBREEVILLE CENTER MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF HAVERFORD STATE HOSPITAL November 8, 1995 November 8, 1995 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, John A. Haiko, 1350 Telegmph In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Road, West Chester 19380, Chester County, Nineteenth Senatorial the advice and consent of the Senate, Rev. Barnabas W. Glenn, 1503 District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of East Johnson Street, Philadelphia 19138-1109, Philadelphia County, EmbreeviUe Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2001, Fourth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Susan C. Max­ Board of Trustees of Haverford State Hospital, to serve until the third field, Oxford, whose tenn expired. Tuesday of January 2001, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. mOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor mOMAS J. RIDGE Governor MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF HAMBURG CENlER MEMBER OF TIlE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF HAVERFORD STATE HOSPITAL November 8, 1995 November 8, 1995 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Rachel E. Rentschler, 21 South 1126 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE NOVEMBER 13,

In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for To the Honomble, the Senate of the Commonwealth of the advice and consent of the Senate, Mary Ellen Rehnnan, 10 Pennsylvania: Bertolet School Road, Spring City 19475, Chester County, Forty­ fourth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for BoaId of Trustees of Haverfoni State Hospi1al, to serve until the 1hini the advice and consent of the Senate, Fmnces V. Pierce, 1209 Locust Tuesday of January 1999, and until her successor is appointed and Street, Norristown 19401, Montgomery County, Twenty-fourth Sena­ qualified. torial District, for reappoinlment as a member ofthe Boani ofTrust­ ees ofNorristown State Hospital, to serve until the thini Tuesday of THOMAS 1. RIDGE January 1997, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. Governor THOMAS J. RIDGE MEMBER. OF TIlE BOARD OF lRUSTEES Governor OF HAVERFORD STATE HOSPITAL MEMBER OF TIlE BOARD OF lRUSTEES November 8, 1995 OF NORRISTOWN STATE HOSPITAL

To the Honomble, the Senate of the Commonwealth of November 8, 1995 Pennsylvania: To the Honomble, the Senate of the Commonwealth of In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Pennsylvania: the advice and consent of the Senate, Nicholas A. Sacchetti, 813 Dover Road, Wynnewood 19096, Montgomery County, Seventeenth In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Boani of the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Judith A. Swanson, 168 Coun1Iy Trustees ofHaverfoni State Hospital, to serve until the thini Tuesday Lane, Pottstown 19464, Montgomery County, Forty-fourth Senatorial of January 1997, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, District, for appoinlment as a member of the Boani of Trustees of vice Julie A. Chain, Ardmore, whose tenn expired. Norristown State Hospi1al, to serve until the 1hini Tuesday of January 1999, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Francis THOMAS 1. RIDGE D. Caffrey, whose tenn expired. Governor THOMAS 1. RIDGE MAJOR GENERAL, PENNSYLVANIA Governor NATIONAL GUARD MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF lRUSTEES November 8, 1995 OF NORRISTOWN STATE HOSPITAL

To the Honomble, the Senate of the Commonwealth of November 8, 1995 Pennsylvania: To the Honomble, the Senate of the Commonwealth of In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Pennsylvania: the advice and consent of the Senate, Brigadier Geneml William B. Lynch, 746 State Rt. 30, Clinton 15026, Beaver County, Forty-sixth In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Senatorial District, for appointment as Major Geneml, Pennsylvania the advice and consent of the Senate, Sally S. Thomas, 325 East Air National Guard, as Commander of Headquarters, Pennsylvania Air Church Road, Telfoni 18969, Montgomery County, Twenty-fourth National Guani, to serve until tenninated. Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Boani of Trustees of Norristown State Hospital, to serve until the thinl Tuesday THOMAS 1. RIDGE of January 1999, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. Governor THOMAS 1. RIDGE MEMBER. OF TIlE BOARD OF lRUSTEES Governor OF MAYVIEW STATE HOSPITAL MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF lRUSTEES November 8, 1995 OF POLK CENTER

To the Honomble, the Senate of the Commonwealth of November 8, 1995 Pennsylvania: To the Honomble, the Senate of the Commonwealth of In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Pennsylvania: the advice and consent of the Senate, Fronces Cohen-Knoenie1, 111 Horizon Drive, Venetia 15367, Washington County, Thirty-seventh In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Boani of the advice and consent of the Senate, Alvin G. Kessler, 58 Horne Trustees of Mayview State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday Lane Road, Oil City 16301, Venango County, Twenty-fIfth Senatorial of January 1999, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Boani of Trustees of vice Timothy W. Pawol, Pittsburgh, whose tenn expired. Polk Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 2001, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor MEMBER OF TIlE BOARD OF lRUSTEES OF NORRISTOWN STATE HOSPITAL

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MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Warren State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of Janumy OF POLK CENlER 1999, and until her successor is appointed and qualifted. THOMAS J. RIDGE November 8, 1995 Governor

To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Pennsylvania: OF WARREN STATE HOSPITAL In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Peter M Winkler, R D. I, Box November 8, 1995 384, Franklin 16323, Venango County, Twenty-first Senatorial Dis­ trict, for reappoin1ment as a member of the Board of Trustees of .Po~ To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 200!, and mtil his Pennsylvania: successor is appointed and qualifted. In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for THOMAS 1. RIDGE the advice and consent of the Senate, Samuel 1. Wagner, RD. 1, Box Governor 54-A, Tionesta 16353, Forest County, Twenty-fifth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Warren MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of Janumy 200I, and EXAMINERS IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE until his successor is appointed and qualifted. AND HEARING THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor November 8, 1995 MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of OF WARREN STATE HOSPITAL Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for November 8, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Elise L. Dell Hazel, 6 Sunrise Drive, Yeagertown 17099, Mifflin County, Thirty-fomth Senatorial To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board ofExamin­ Pennsylvania: ers in Speech-Language and Hearing, to serve for a term of three In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for years and until her successor is appointed and qualifted, but not lon­ the advice and consent of the Senate, Joann G. Zartman, 239 East ger than six months beyond that period, vice Judith A. Lapinski, Logan Avenue, DuBois 15801, Cleameld County, Twenty-fifth Sena­ Shickshinny, whose term expired. torial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrost­ THOMAS J. RIDGE ees of Warren State Hospital, to serve mtil the third Tuesday of Janu­ Governor ary 200I, and until her successor is appointed and qualifted. THOMAS 1. RIDGE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Governor OF WARREN STATE HOSPITAL MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES November 8, 1995 OF WESTERN CENTER To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of November 8, 1995 Pennsylvania: In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of the advice and consent of the Senate, Kathy L. Glarner, 167 Follett Pennsylvania: Road, Warren 16365, Warren County, Twenty-fifth Senatorial Dis­ In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for trict, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of War­ the advice and consent of the Senate, Julian I. Fine, 25 West Beau ren State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 1999, Street, Washington 15301, Washington County, Forty-sixth Senatorial and until her successor is appointed and qualifted, vice R Dennis District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Hetrick, Ph.D., Clarion, whose term expired. Western Center, to serve mtil the third Tuesday of January 1997, and THOMAS J. RIDGE until his successor is appointed and qualifted. Governor THOMAS J. RIDGE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Governor OF WARREN STATE HOSPITAL MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTERN CENTER November 8, 1995

To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of November 8, 1995 Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Pennsylvania: the advice and consent of the Senate, Martha E. Pfusch, 215 South In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Center Street, Corry 16407, Erie County, Twenty-fifth Senatorial the advice and consent of the Senate, Beatrice F. Goldszer, 5808 District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Ferree Street, Pittsburgh 15217, Allegheny County, Forty-third Sena- 1128 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE NOVEMBER 13, torial District, for reappointment as a member of the Board ofTrust­ rial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ees of Western Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January of Western Center, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanuary 1999, 2001, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. and until his successor is appointed and qualified. mOMAS 1. RIDGE mOMAS J. RIDGE Governor Governor MEMBER OF 1HE BOARD OF lRUSTEES MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF lRUSTEES OF WESTERN CENTER OF WESTERN CENTER November 8, 1995 . November 8, 1995

To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania: In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Stella W. Kandzer, 154 the advice and consent of the Senate, Angela Zondos, Ed.D., 233 Elmwood Drive, Glenshaw 15116, Allegheny County, Fortieth Sena­ Union Street, California 15419, Washington County, Thirty-second torial District, for reappointment as a member ofthe Board ofTrust­ Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of ees of Western Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January Trustees ofWestern Center, to serve until the third Tuesday ofJanu­ 1999, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. ary 200I, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. mOMAS 1. RIDGE mOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor Governor MEMBER OF 1HE BOARD OF lRUSTEES MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF lRUSTEES OF WESTERN CENTER OF WHITE HAVEN CENTER November 8, 1995 November 8, 1995

To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania: In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, J. Robert Ondulick, 136 Galley the advice and consent of the Senate, James W. Burke, Jr., R. R. 2, Road, Canonsburg 15317, Washington County, Forty-sixth Senatorial Box 244, Sugarloaf 18249, Luzerne County, Fourteenth Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of District, for reappointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Western Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of Janumy 1999, and White Haven Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January until his successor is appointed and qualified. 2001, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. mOMAS J. RIDGE mOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor Governor MEMBER OF TIlE BOARD OF lRUSTEES MEMBER OF TIlE CLEARFIELD COUNTY OF WESTERN CEN1ER BOARD OF ASSISTANCE November 8, 1995 November 8, 1995 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: PennsyIvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Selina S. Roth, 383 Kane Bou­ the advice and consent of the Senate, Harry F. Bigler (Republican), levanl, Pittsbmgh 15243, Allegheny Comty, Thirty-seventh Senatorial 1317 Riverview Road, ClearfIeld 16830, ClearfIeld County, Thirty­ District, for reappointment as a member of the Board ofTrustees of fifth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Clear­ Western Center, to serve mtil the third Tuesday of Janumy 1997, and field County Board ofAssistance, to serve until December 31, 1997, until her successor is appointed and qualified. and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Mary E. Smith, DuBois, whose term expired. mOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor mOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor MEMBER OF 1HE BOARD OF lRUSTEES OF WESTERN CENTER MEMBER OF THE CLEARFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE November 8, 1995 November 8, 1995 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Daniel A. Torisky, 738 Green­ In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for leafDrive, Monroeville 15146, Allegheny County, Forty-fifth Senato- the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Martha F. Lynch (Republican), 1995 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1129

121 Clearlield S1reet, Clearlield 16830, Clearlield County, Thirty-fifth DISTRICT JUSTICE Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Clearlield County Board ofAssistance, to serve until December 31, 1997, and November 9, 1995 until her successor is appointed and qualified, to add to complement To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of maMAS J. RIDGE Pennsylvania: Governor In. accoIdance with the power and authority vested in me as Gov­ RECALL COMMUNICATIONS ernor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby reca1l my nomination dated REFERRED TO COMMITTEE June 12, 1995 for the appointment of Joseph Zola, 110 1/2 Butler Drive, Hazleton 18201, Luzerne County, Fourteenth Senatorial Dis­ The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ trict, as District Justice, in and for the County of Luzerne, Magisterial munications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of District 11-1-03, to seJVe until the first Monday of Janumy 1996, vice Michael T. Conahan, Esquire, resigned. the Commonwealth, which were read as follows and referred I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations: nomination on the premises. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF lRUSlEES OF THOMAS J. RIDGE SCRANTON STAlE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Governor November 6, 1995 HOUSE MESSAGES

To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of BOUSE CONCURS IN SENATE AMENDMENTS PennsyIvania: TO BOUSE BILLS In. accoIdance with the power and authority vested in me as Gov­ The Clerk of the House of Representatives informed the ernor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated Senate that the House has concurred in amendments made by October 13, 1995 for the appointment ofPaula Vitz, 265 Brookview Drive, Red Lion 17356, York County, Twenty-eighth Senatorial Dis­ the Senate to BB 1085 and BB 1086. trict, as a member ofthe Board ofTrustees ofScranton State School for the Deaf, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 1997, and BOUSE BILLS FOR CONCURRENCE until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Harold Diamond, Esquire, Philadelphia, resigned. The Clerk of the House of Representatives presented to the I respectfully request the return to me of the official message of Senate the following bills for concunence, which were referred nomination on the premises. to the committees indicated: maMAS J. RIDGE October 31. 1995 Governor BB 233, 1711, 1924 and 2022 -- Committee on Game and MEMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL POLICE Fisheries. OFFICERS' EDUCATION AND BB 294 - Committee on Local Government. 1RAINING COMMISSION BB 774 and 1582 -- Committee on Militaty and Veterans November 9, 1995 Affairs. DB 2008 -- Committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of BB 2009 -- Committee on Public Health and Welfare. Pennsylvania: In. accoIdance with the power and authority vested in me as Gov­ November 2. 1995 ernor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby reca1l my nomination dated October 4, 1995 for the appointment of Robert E. Shaffer, R. D. 1, BB 1868 and 1869 - Conunittee on Agriculture and Rmal Box 270A, Sigel 15860, Jefferson County, Twenty-fIfth Senatorial Affairs. District, as a member of the Municipal Police Officers' Education and BB 2042 -- Committee on Banking and Insurance. Training Commission, to serve until February 21, 1996, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Joseph M. Kletch, Bethel November 9, 1995 Park, whose tenn expired. I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of DB 1944 -- Committee on Game and Fisheries. nomination on the premises. BB 1973 and 2082 -- Committee on Finance. maMAS J. RIDGE BB 2033 -- Committee on State Government. Governor BB 2063 -- Committee on Aging and Youth. RECALL COMMUNICATION LAID ON THE TABLE BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Sen­ munication in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of ate Bills numbered, entitled, and referred as follows, which the Commonwealth, which was read as follows and laid on the were read by the Clerk: table: 1130 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE NOVEMBER 13,

October 31. 1995 Senators BRIGHTBILL, HELFRICK, PETERSON, WENGER, GERLACH, O'PAKE, HART, MUSTO, Senator O'PAKE presented to the Chair SB 1289, entitled: LEMMOND and CORMAN presented to the Chair SB 1295, A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonweal1h of Pennsylvania, reducing the size of the Gen­ entitled: eral Assembly. An Act providing for the creation ofa privilege for environmen­ tal audit reports; and prohibiting the imposition of penalties when a Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV­ person voluntarily discloses a violation under certain circumstances. ERNMENT, October 31, 1995. Which was committed to the Committee on ENVIRON­ Senators HART, SALVATORE, HELFRICK, PETERSON, MENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, October 31,1995. MOWERY, TOMLINSON, HECKLER, BRIGHlBILL, Senators WENGER, HELFRICK, SALVATORE, DELP, LEMMOND and RHOADES presented Chair SB 1290, to the STAPLETON, AFFLERBACH, PORTERFIELD, PETERSON, entitled: BRIGHlBILL, MADIGAN, KASUNIC, ROBBINS and MUS­ An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsyl­ vania Consolidated Statutes, providing for false identification to law TO presented to the Chair SB 1296, entitled: enforcement personnel. An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consol­ idated Statutes, providing permits for the movement of specja1 mobile Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, equipment. October 31, 1995. Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPOR­ Senators ULIANA, TILGHMAN, GERLACH, AF­ TATION, October 31, 1995. FLERBACH and HECKLER presented to the Chair SB 1291, Senator WAGNER presented to the Chair SB 1297, entitled: entitled: An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (p. L. 744, No. An Act amending the act of June 29, 1953 (p. L. 304, No. 66), 222), entitled, as amended, "Pennsylvania Human Relations Act," entitled "Vital Statistics Law of 1953," further providing for local further providing for the powers ofthe Pennsylvania Human Relations registrars' fees. Commission relating to assignment of students and for educational programs. Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALlH AND WELFARE, October 31,1995. Which was committed to the Committee on EDUCATION, October 31, 1995. Senators LEMMOND, SALVATORE, HELFRICK, GER­ LACH, AFFLERBACH, CORMAN, BODACK, HECKLER, November 2. 1995 MuSTO, RHOADES, PORTERFIELD, TARTAGLIONE and FUMO presented to the Chair SB 1292, entitled: Senators STEWART, GREENLEAF, FUMO, AF­ An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (p. L. 1333, No. 320), FLERBACH, SALVATORE, MUSTO, BELAN, WAGNER, entitled "Pennsylvania Election Code," increasing the compensation RHOADES, HELFRICK, WILLIAMS, LEMMOND, of election officers; and providing for the transmitting of returns. STAPLETON, HART, KASUNIC and BRIGHTBILL presented to the Chair SB 1298, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on STATE GOV­ An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of ERNMENT, October 31, 1995. the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for civil penalties for actions related to hearing or service dogs or dog guides for indi­ Senators HELFRICK, TOMLINSON, BRIGHlBILL, viduals who are blind, deaf, auditorily impaired or physically limited. HECKLER, PElERSON, KASUNIC, HART, AFFLERBACH, RHOADES and ULIANA presented to the Chair SB 1293, Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIARY, entitled: November 2, 1995. An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for electric service to a locallibmry RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED or a county library. The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following Sen­ Which was committed to the Committee on CONSUMER ate Resolutions numbered, entitled, and referred as follows, PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Octo­ which were read by the Clerk: ber 31, 1995. October 31. 1995 Senators HELFRICK, WENGER, PETERSON, KASUNIC MEMORIALIZING THE PRESIDENT AND and RHOADES presented to the Chair SB 1294, entitled: CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO An Act amending the act of June 2, 1988 (p. L. 452, No. 74), entitled "An act exempting owners ofshooting ranges from any civil CONSIDER THE SERIOUS EFFECTS TBAT or criminal actions relating to noise pollution," further deftning the SIGNIFICANTLY REALIGNING THE FEDERAL granted immunity from nuisance actions. MEDICARE SYSTEM MAY HAVE ON THE SENIOR CITIZENS OF THIS COMMONWEALTH Which was committed to the Committee on GAME AND FISHERIES, October 31, 1995. Senators RHOADES, BELL, ULIANA, PORTERFIELD, GREENLEAF, SALVATORE, BELAN, FUMO, MELLOW, 1995 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1131

O'PAKE, BODACK, SCHWARTZ, TARTAGLIONE, WHEREAS, All state and local governments have a substantial LAVALLE, WAGNER, STEWART, HUGHES, MUSTO and need to l.Uldertake capital projects to build or improve new or existing schools, roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, waste disposal facil­ STOUT offered the following resolution (Senate Resolution ities, public housing units, public buildings and environmental im­ No. 78), which was read and referred to the Committee on provements; and Intergovernmental Affairs: WHEREAS, The Federal Government is in a much better position than state and local governmental units to mise laIge amounts of In the Senate, October 31, 1995 capital to fimd major capital projects; and WHEREAS, The Treasmy of the Fedem1 Government has an A RESOLUTION ongoing program utilizing treasury bills, bonds, notes and other finan­ cial instruments to mise its needed opemting capital; therefore be it Memorializing the President and Congress of the United States to RESOLVED, That the Senate ofPennsylvania memorialize Con­ consider tlle serious effects that significantly realigning tlle Feder­ gress to support tlle concept of creating interest-free loans to state and al Medicare system may have on tlle senior citizens of 1his Com­ local governments to provide for capital projects for schools, roads, monwealth. bridges, water and sewer projects, waste disposal projects, public WHEREAS, There are approximately 1,900,000 residents ofthis housing, public buildings and environmental projects; and be it fur1her Commonwealth who are 65 years of age and older, and RESOLVED, That copies ofthis resolution be transmitted to the WHEREAS, Many of tllese Pennsylvanians rely on Medicare for presiding officers ofeach house ofCongress and to each member of some or all of their medical care expenses; and Congress from Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Proposals cunently before tlle Congress of the Unit­ ed States propose to reduce the mte ofincrease for appropriations to· GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS the Medicare progmm and so proportionally reduce the benefits re­ ceived by an expanding pool ofeligible Medicare recipients, thereby LIST OF LOBBYISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS reducing the medical buying power of tlle Pennsylvanians who rely on Medicare for some or all of their medical care expenses; and The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ WHEREAS, These Pennsylvanians are concerned that Congres­ munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: sional approval of proposals to reduce their Medicare benefits will place tlleir access to medical care benefits in considemble jeopardy; SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA and November 1, 1995 WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's Medicare recipients deserve the dig­ nity that fair access to medical care services affords tllem and should, To the Honomble, tlle Senate of tlle tllerefore, continue to have tlleir Medicare benefits adjusted at the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania present mte of increase; therefore be it To the Honomble, tlle House ofRepresentatives RESOLVED, That tlle Senate ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsyl­ of tlle Commonwealth ofPennsylvania vania memorialize the President and Congress to oppose legislation tllat would reduce Medicare benefits for Pennsylvanians, for the rea­ In compliance wi1h Act No. 712 of the 1961 Session and Act No. sons herein stated; and be it fur1her 212 ofthe 1976 Session ofthe Genem1 Assembly titled the "Lobby­ RESOLVED, That copies ofthis resolution be tmnsmitted to the ing Registration and Regulation Act," we herewith jointly present a President of tlle United States, to tlle presiding officers of each House list containing the names and addresses of the persons who have of Congress and to each member of Congress from Pennsylvania. registered from October I, 1995 through October 31, 1995 inclusive, for tlle 179th Session of the General Assembly. This list also contains November 2. 1995 tlle names and addresses of the organizations represented by these registmnts. MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE CONCEPT OF CREATING INTEREST-FREE LOANS Respectfully submitted: TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO MARK R. CORRIGAN PROVIDE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR Secretary SCHOOLS, ROADS, BRIDGES, WATER AND SEWER Senate of Pennsylvania PROJECTS, WASTE DISPOSAL PROJECTS, PUBLIC TEDMAZIA HOUSING, PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND Chief Cleric ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS House of Representatives Senators MOWERY, MUSTO, HELFRICK, (See Appendix for complete list.) PORTERFIELD, GERLACH, STOUT, AFFLERBACH, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH O'PAKE and FUMO offered the following resolution (Senate 1995 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Resolution No. 79), which was read and referred to the Com­ mittee on Intergovernmental Affairs: The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: In the Senate, November 2, 1995 UNIVERSITY OF PIITSBURGH A RESOLUTION 3017 Cathedml of Learning Memorializing Congress to support tlle concept of creating Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260 interest-free loans to state and local governments to provide for October 30, 1995 capital projects for schools, roads, bridges, water and sewer pro­ jects, waste disposal projects, public housing, public buildings and environmental projects. 1132 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE NOVEMBER 13,

The Honorable Robert C. Jubelirer LEGISLATIVE LEAVES President Pro Tem Senate ofPennsylvania The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Senate Post Office Delaware, Senator Loeper. Harrisburg, PA 17120 Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, I request a legislative Dear Senator Jubelirer: leave on behalf of Senator Armstrong. In accordance with the requirements ofour annual appropriation The PRESIDENT. Senator Loeper requests a legislative from the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania, enclosed is a copy ofthe leave for Senator Armstrong. Without objection, that leave is University of Pittsburgh's annual fmancial report for the year ended granted. June 30, 1995. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Lackawanna, Please do not hesitate to call me at 4121624-6050 ifyou have any Senator Mellow. questions or comments. Senator MELLOW. Mr. President, I request legislative Sincerely, leaves for Senator Helan and Senator Williams, and a tempo­ WILLIAM G. LAIRD rary Capitol leave for Senator Jones. Controller and Assistant Treasurer The PRESIDENT. Senator Mellow requests a temporary Capitol leave for Senator Jones, and legislative leaves for Sen­ The PRESIDENT. This report will be filed in the Library. ator Belan and Senator Williams. Without objection, those 1994 ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO THE leaves are granted. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL EMERGENCY PLANNING LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND RESPONSE ACT 1990-165 Senator LOEPER asked and obtained leaves of absence for The PRESIDENT. The Chair lays before the Senate the Senator HELFRICK, Senator SHAFFER, Senator TOMLIN­ 1994 Amma1 Report submitted by The Pennsylvania Emergen­ SON, and Senator TILGHMAN, for today's Session, for cy Management Agency, pursuant to the Hazardous Material personal reasons. Emergency Planning and Response Act 1990-165. Senator MELLOW asked and obtained a leave of absence This report will be filed in the Library. for Senator HUGHES, for today's Session, for personal rea­ BILLS SIGNED sons. The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Mark S. Schweiker) SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION in the presence of the Senate signed the following bills: WEEKLY ADJOURNMENT DB 1085, DB 1086, DB 2037 and DB 2078. Senator LOEPER offered the following resolution, which SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS was read as follows: ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SECRETARY In the Senate, November 13, 1995

The SECRETARY. Consent has been given for the Com­ RESOLVED, (the House of Representatives concurring), That mittee on Rules and Executive Nominations to meet during when the Senate adjowns this week it reconvene on Monday, Novem­ today's Session to consider certain nominations. ber 20, 1995, unless sooner recalled by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and be it fwther REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE RESOLVED, That when the House ofRepresentatives adjourns this week it reconvene on Monday, November 20, 1995, unless sooner Senator BELL, from the Committee on Appropriations, recalled by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. reported the following bills: On the question, SB 315 (pr. No. 325) (Rereported) Will the Senate adopt the resolution?

An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) ofthe Pennsylvania The yeas and nays were required by Senator LOEPER and Consolidated Statutes, further providing for pay for State service. were as follows, viz:

SB 1122 (pr. No. 1556) (Amended) (Rereported) YEAS-43

An Act amending the act of October 15, 1975 (P. L. 390, No. Aftlerbach Furno Loeper Salvatore 111), entitled "Health Care Services Malpractice Ac!," further provid­ Andrezeski Gerlach Madigan Schwartz ing for defmitions, for statutes of limitation, for professional liability Armstrong Greenleaf Mellow Stapleton insurance and the Medical Professional Liability Catastrophe Loss Belan Hart Mowery Stewart Fund, for administration of that fund, for liability of excess carriers, Bell Heckler Musto Stout for plan operation and rates, for reports to the Insurance Commission­ Bodack Holl O'Pake Tartaglione er, for fonns of doing business and for the Joint Study Committee. Brightbill Jones Peterson Uliana Connan Jubelirer Porterfield Wagner Dawida Kasunic Punt Wenger Delp LaValle Rhoades Williams Fisher Lemmond Robbins 1995 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1133

NAYS-o WE, The undersigned members of the Senate, pursuant to section 8 (b) of Article IV of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, do hereby A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the question request that you place the nomination of Glendell E. Ambrose, as a was determined in the affinnative. member of the Elk: County Board of Assistance, before the entire Ordered, That the SecretaIy of the Senate present the same Senate body for a vote, the nomination not having been voted upon within 15 legislative days: to the House of Representatives for concurrence. William 1. Stewart SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Robert 1. Mellow GUESTS OF SENATOR EUGENE E. Leonard 1. Bodack Michael A. O'Pake PORTERFIELD PRESENTED TO THE SENATE Vmcent 1. Furno Patrick 1. Stapleton The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Anthony B. Andrezeski Westmoreland, Senator Porterfield. Senator PORTERFIELD. Mr. President, it is a pleasure for The PRESIDENT. This communication will be laid on the me today to introduce to the Senate of Pennsylvania some table. .constituents from my area who are here to observe our govern­ RECESS mental ways here in beautiful Harrisburg and observe our Cap­ itol. In the gallery today we have Bob Noel, Lirio Fallavolliti, The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Louie D'Angelo, George Timms, and Ed Noel. Delaware, Senator Loeper. If the Senate would please give them its usual warm wel­ Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, at this time I request a come, I would appreciate it, Mr. President. recess of the Senate for the pwpose of a Republican caucus to The PRESIDENT. Would our guests please rise so that the take place immediately in the first floor caucus room, with an Senate may acknowledge you. expectation of returning to the floor at approximately 3:45. (Applause.) The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from GUESTS OF SENATOR RICHARD A. KASUNIC Allegheny, Senator Bodack. Senator BODACK. Mr. President, I also request that the PRESENTED TO THE SENATE Members of the Democratic Caucus meet in the Democratic The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Caucus room immediately for a brief caucus. Fayette, Senator Kasunic. The PRESIDENT. For purposes of caucus for each party, Senator KASUNIC. Mr. President, it is certainly my plea­ recess has been requested. The Republican caucus will convene sure to introduce to the Senate constituents from my district. immediately following this announcement in their regular They are members ofthe Ligonier Volunteer Fire Department meeting room, with the intention of returning at approximately and they are visiting the Capitol this afternoon They are chief, 3:45 this afternoon The Democratic Members are encouraged Tom Hoover~ assistant chief, Tom Freeman~ president, R. K. to make their way to their caucus room. For these purposes, Smithley~ vice president, Bill Stablei~ treasurer, John Shaffer, the Senate stands in recess. and Bert Lambert. AFTER RECESS I would ask my colleagues in the Senate to give them a warm welcome. The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having expired, the The PRESIDENT. Would the chief and his men please rise Senate will come to order. so that the Senate may acknowledge you. (Applause.) LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Delaware, Senator Loeper. The PRESIDENT. The temporary Capitol leave of Senator Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, Senator Shaffer was on Jones is cancelled. personal leave. He has returned to the Capitol, and I request DISCHARGE PETITION that his personal leave be cancelled for today. The PRESIDENT. Senator Loeper requests that the personal The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following com­ leave for Senator Shaffer be cancelled. That leave is cancelled munication, which was read by the Clerk as follows: CALENDAR In the Senate, November 13, 1995 BILL WmCH HOUSE HAS NONCONCURRED A PETITION IN SENATE AMENDMENTS To place before the Senate the nomination of Glendell E. Ambrose, BILL OVER IN ORDER as a member of the Elk County Board of Assistance. DB 701 - Without objection, the bill was passed over in its TO: The President Officer of the Senate order at the request of Senator LOEPER. 1134 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE NOVEMBER 13,

THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR RECESS BILL RECOMMITIED The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from SB 31 (pr. No. 32) - The Senate proceeded to consider­ Delaware, Senator Loeper. ation of the bill entitled: Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, at this time I ask for a very brief recess of the Senate for the purpose of a meeting of An Act regulating the sale of life insurance and annuities; provid­ ing for additional powers and duties of the Insurance Deparbnent; the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations to take defming certain unfair fmancial planning practices; and providing for place immediately in the Rules room at the rear of the Senate the establishment and filing of internal audit and compliance proce­ Chamber. dures, for procedural matters, for policy copies, for records retention, The PRESIDENT. The Senate stands in recess for a brief for the use ofillus1rations, for the regulation ofreplacements within the same insurer or insurer group and for enforcement meeting of the Committee on Rules and Executive Nomina­ tions. Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill was recommitted to the Committee on Banking and Insurance. AFTER RECESS BILL OVER IN ORDER The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having expired, the Senate will come to order. SB 564 - Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the request of Senator LOEPER. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES BILL ON TIlIRD CONSIDERATION AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS AND FINAL PASSAGE Senator SALVATORE, from the Committee on Rules and SB 872 (pr. No. 1540) - The Senate proceeded to consid­ Executive Nominations, reported communications from His eration of the bill, entitled: Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, recalling the An Act providing for negotiated environmental regulation and following nominations, which were read by the Clerk as fol­ policy guidance proceedings; creating the Public Rulemaking Assis­ lows: tance Ftmd; and authorizing the fonnation of advisory committees and stakeholder groups, the scheduling of woIkshops and public meetings MEMBER OF TIlE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES and the fonnation of procedures for giving the public access to de­ OF CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY OF partment documents. PENNSYLVANIA OF TIlE STATE SYSTEM Considered the third time and agreed to, OF HIGHER EDUCATION And the amendments made thereto having been printed as October 30, 1995 required by the Constitution, To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of On the question, Pennsylvania: Shall the bill pass finally? In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gov­ The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions emor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated October 24, 1995 for the appointment of Charles M Greene, 7024 of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: Marion Lane, Philadelphia 19119, Philadelphia Cotmty, Fourth Sena­ torial District, as a member of the Cotmcil of Trustees of Cheyney YEAS-44 University ofPennsylvania ofthe State System ofHigher Education, to serve tmtil the thini Tuesday of January 1997, and tmtil his succes­ Aftlerbach Furno Loeper Salvatore sor is appointed and qualified, vice Robert W. Bogle, Yeadon, re­ Andrezeski Gerlach Madigan Schwartz signed. Armstrong Greenleaf Mellow Shaffer I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of Belan Hart Mowery Stapleton nomination on the premises. Bell Heckler Musto Stewart Bodack Holl O'Pake Stout THOMAS J. RIDGE Brightbill Jones Peterson Tartaglione Governor Corman Jubelirer Porterfield Uliana Dawida Kasunic Punt Wagner MEMBER OF TIlE MUNICIPAL POLICE Delp LaValle Rhoades Wenger OFFICERS' EDUCATION AND Fisher Lemmond Robbins Williams TRAINING COMMISSION NAYS-o November 9, 1995 A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to the House of Representatives for concurrence. In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Gov­ ernor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated October 4, 1995 for the appointment of Robert E. Shaffer, R. D. 1, 1995 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1135

Box 270A, Sigel 15860, Jefferson County, Twenty-ftfth Senatorial MEMBER OF TIlE ANIMAL HEALlH District, as a member of the Municipal Police Officers' Education and AND DIAGNOSTIC COMMISSION Training Commission, to serve until February 21, 1996, and until his successor is appointed and qualifted, vice Joseph M. Kletch, Bethel August 31, 1995 Park, whose term expired. I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of nomination on the premises. Pennsylvania: TIIOMAS 1. RIDGE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Governor the advice and consent ofthe Senate, John I. Enck, Jr., VMD., 120 Garfield Drive, Carlisle 17013, Cumberland Comty, Thirty-first Sena­ NOMINATIONS RETURNED TO THE GOVERNOR torial District, for reappointment as a member of the Animal Health and Diagnostic Commission, to serve for a term of four years and Senator SALVATORE. Mr. President, I move that the nom­ until his successor is appointed and.qualifted, but not longer than six inations just read by the Clerk be retUrned to His Excellency, months beyond that period. the Governor. TIIOMAS 1. RIDGE The motion was agreed to. Governor The PRESIDENT. The nominations will be returned to the Governor. MEMBER OF TIlE ANIMAL HEALlH AND DIAGNOSTIC COMMISSION COMMUNICATION FROM THE GOVERNOR TAKEN FROM THE TABLE September 28, 1995 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Senator SALVATORE called from the table a communica­ Pennsylvania: tion from His Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, recalling the following nomination, which was read by the In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Clerk as follows: the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Jack Post, R. D. 4, Centerville 16404, Crawford County, Fiftieth Senatorial District, for appointment DIS1R.ICT mSTICE as a member of the Animal Health and Diagnostic Commission, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor is appointed and November 9, 1995 qualifted, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Thomas E. McIlwain, Spring Church, whose term expired. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of TIIOMAS J. RIDGE Pennsylvania: Governor In accoroance with the power and authority vested in me as Gov­ ernor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination dated MEMBER OF TIlE APPALACHIAN STATES June 12, 1995 for the appointment of Joseph Zola, 110 1/2 Butler LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE COMMISSION Drive, Hazleton 18201, Luzerne County, Fowteenth Senatorial Dis­ trict, as District Justice, in and for the COlmty of Luzerne, Magisterial August 4, 1995 District 11-1-03, to serve until the first Monday of January 1996, vice Michael T. Conahan, Esquire, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of I respectfully request the return to me ofthe official message of Pennsylvania: nomination on the premises. In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for TIIOMAS 1. RIDGE the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Brenda McLaughlin (Alternate Governor Member), 3496 North Fourth Street, Hamsburg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of NOMINATION RETURNED TO THE GOVERNOR the Appalachian States Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission, to serve at the pleasure ofthe Governor, vice Robert S. Zimmerman, Senator SALVATORE. Mr. President, I move that the nom­ Jr., Mechanicsburg, resigned. ination just read by the Clerk be returned to His Excellency, TIIOMAS J. RIDGE the Governor. Governor The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDENT. The nomination will be returned to the MEMBER OF TIlE COMMONWEALlH OF Governor. PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON 1HE ARTS REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON September 20, 1995 RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Senator SALVATORE, from the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, reported the following nominations In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for made by His Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, the advice and consent of the Senate, Robert FrankeL 6641 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh 15206, Allegheny County, Forty-third Senatorial which were read by the Clerk as follows: District, for appointment as a member of the Commonwealth of Penn­ sylvania Council on the Arts, to serve until July 1, 1996 and mtil his 1136 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE NOVEMBER 13, successor is appointed and qualified, vice Robert N. Lettieri, Scran­ SECRETARY OF CONSERVATION ton, whose tenn expired. AND NATURAL RESOURCES THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor July 10, 1995 To the Honomble, the Senate of the Commonwealth of MEMBER OF TIlE COMMONWEALllI OF Pennsylvania: PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON TIlE ARTS In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for September 20, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, John C. Oliver, ill, Scaife Road, Sewickley 15143, Allegheny County, Forty-second Senatorial District, To the Honomble, the Senate of the Commonwealth of for appointment as Secretary ofConservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania: to serve until the third Tuesday of Janumy 1999 and until his succes­ sor shall have been appointed and qualified, pursuant to Act 18, ap­ In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for proved 6-28-95. the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Ruth Gannister, 916 Rondalay, West Chester 19382, Chester County, Nineteenth Senatorial District, THOMAS 1. RIDGE for appointment as a member ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania Governor COlU1Cil on the Arts, to serve until July 1, 1998 and until her succes­ sor is appointed and qualified, vice Lois L. Gmss, Hanisburg, re­ MEMBER OF TIlE STATE BOARD signed. OF EDUCATION THOMAS 1. RIDGE October 12, 1995 Governor To the Honomble, the Senate of the Commonwealth of MEMBER OF TIlE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES Pennsylvania: OF BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA OF TIlE STATE SYSTEM In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for OF HIGHER EDUCATION the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Edward R. Donley, 326 North 27th Street, Allentown 18104, Lehigh County, Sixteenth Senatorial October 18, 1995 District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Educa­ tion, to serve until October I, 2001 or until his successor is appointed To the Honomble, the Senate of the Commonwealth of and qualified. Pennsylvania: THOMAS J. RIDGE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Governor 1he advice and consent of 1he Senate, Ted Stuban, 1335 Second Ave­ nue, Berwick 18603, Columbia County, Twenty-seventh Senatorial MEMBER OF TIlE STATE BOARD D~ct, for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of OF EDUCATION BloomsbuIg University ofPennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Thesday of Janumy 2001, and until October 13, 1995 his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Gemld E. Malinowski, Esquire, Mount Cannel, whose tenn expired. To the Honomble, the Senate of the Commonwealth of PennsyIvania: THOMAS J. RIDGE Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Edith Walker Isacke, 516 27th MEMBER OF TIlE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES Street, Altoona 16601, Blair County, Thirtieth Senatorial District, for reappoinlment as a member of the State Board of Education, to serve OF CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF until October 1,2001 or until her successor is appointed and quali­ PENNSYLVANIA OF TIlE STATE SYSTEM fied. OF HIGHER EDUCATION THOMAS 1. RIDGE July 20, 1995 Governor

To the Honomble, the Senate of the Commonwealth of MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Pennsylvania: OF LAURELTON CENTER

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for October 6, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Annetta D. Ganassi, 1750 Wtl­ liam Flynn Highway, Glenshaw 15116, Allegheny County, Fortieth To the Honomble, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Council of PennsyIvania: Trustees of California University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of Janumy 200 I, In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Gail Lese, the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Stephen 1. Pancoe, R. D. #1, Bethel Park, whose tenn expired. New Columbia 17856, Union County, Twenty-third Senatorial Dis­ I trict, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of THOMAS 1. RIDGE Laurelton Center, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 1997, Governor 1995 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1137 and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice William W. MEMBER OF 1HE MUNICIPAL POLICE Wilkinson, Williamsport, whose tenn expired. OFFICERS' EDUCATION AND mOMAS J. RIDGE TRAINING COMMISSION Governor September 28, 1995 COMMONWEALlH TRUSlEE OF LINCOLN To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth of UNIVERSITY - OF THE COMMONWEALlH Pennsylvania: SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for June 26, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Tim Murray, 680 High Street, Conneaut Lake 16316, Crawford County, Fiftieth Senatorial District, To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of for appointment as a member ofthe Municipal Police Officers' Edu­ PennsyIvania: cation and Training Commission, to serve until Februmy 21, 1996, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Vmcent P. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for Wiercinski, Dickson City, whose tenn expired. the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Joseph H. Tucker, Jr., Esquire, 100 North 17th Street, Philadelphia 19103, Philadelphia County, F~ mOMAS 1. RIDGE Senatorial District, for appointment as a Commonwealth Trustee of Governor Lincoln University - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Educa­ tion, to serve until August 31, 1998, and until his successor is ap­ MEMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL POLICE pointed and qualified, vice Herbert Hutton, Esquire, resigned. OFFICERS' EDUCATION AND mOMAS J. RIDGE TRAINING COMMISSION Governor August 31, 1995 MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of OF MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY OF Pennsylvania: PENNSYLVANIA OF 1HE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION ~ conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent ofthe Senate, Paul L. Pennypacker, 851 Mil­ October 24, 1995 ford Road, Downingtown 19355, Chester County, Nineteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Municipal To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Police Officers' Education and Training Commission, to serve until Pennsylvania: February 21,1998 and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Donald K. MacConnell, Allentown, whose tenn expired. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Thomas W. Abell, 10 Cherry mOMAS 1. RIDGE Street, Towanda 18848, Bradford County, Twenty-third Senatorial Governor District, for appointment as a member of the Council ofTrustees of Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ofthe State System ofHigher MEMBER OF mE STATE BOARD Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of Janwu:y 1997, and until OF NURSING his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Robert M Jones, Sr., Blossburg, whose tenn expired. October 12, 1995 mOMAS 1. RIDGE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Governor Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF mE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for OF MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY OF the advice and consent of the Senate, Richard R. Kerr, 3952 Con­ PENNSYLVANIA OF mE STATE SYSTEM stance Road, Philadelphia 19114, Philadelphia COlDlty, Fifth Sena1Dri­ al District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board ofNurs­ OF HIGHER EDUCATION ing, to serve lDltil Much 31, 1999 or lDltil his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice September 28, 1995 Shirley A. FIYcklund, Indiana, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of mOMAS J. RIDGE Pennsylvania: Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for MEMBER OF STATE BOARD the advice and consent of the Senate, Howanl 1. Smith, R D. 3, Box mE 261, Troy 16947, Bradford County, Twenty-third Senatorial District, OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS for reappointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Mansfield University ofPennsylvania ofthe State System of Higher September 28, 1995 Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of Janwu:y 2001, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of PennsyIvania: mOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Dennis P. McManus (Public Member), 1153 Wightman Street, Pittsburgh 15217-1049, Allegheny County, Forty-third Senatorial District, for reappointment as a mem- 1138 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE NOVEMBER 13, her of the State Board of Social WOIk Examiners, to serve for a term MEMBER OF 1HE STAlE BOARD OF of four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, not longer than six months beyond that period. DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor June 15, 1995 MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of SOUlH MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CEN1ER Pennsylvania: In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for October 23, 1995 the advice and consent of the Senate, Neil J. Pufko, 130 Harvest Lane, Phoenixville 19460, Chester County, Forty-fourth Senatorial To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board of Vehicle PennsyIvania: Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of three In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for yems and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer the advice and consent of the Senate, Mildred W. Benner, 230 Benner than six months beyond that period, vice Robert G. Pickerill, Blakely, Road, Gettysburg 17325, Adams County, Thirty-third Senatorial Dis­ whose tenD expired. trict, for reappointment. as a member of the Board of Trustees of THOMAS 1. RIDGE South Mountain Restoration Center, to serve until the third Tuesday Governor ofJanuary 1997, and until her successor is appointed and qualified. NOMINATIONS LAID ON THE TABLE THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor Senator SALVATORE. Mr. President, I request that the MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES nominations just read by the Clerk be laid on the table. OF lHADDEUS SlEVENS STAlE SCHOOL The PRESIDENT. The nominations will be laid on the OF lECHNOLOGY table. October 18, 1995 EXECUTIVE NOMINATION To the Honorable, the Senate ofthe Commonwealth of EXECUTIVE SESSION Pennsylvania: Motion was made by Senator SALVATORE, In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for That the Senate do now resolve itself into Executive Session the advice and consent of the Senate, Edward D. Maley, M.D., 50 River Drive, Lancaster 17603, Lancaster Cmmty, Thirteenth Senatorial for the pwpose of considering a certain nomination made by District, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Governor. Thaddeus Stevens State School of Technology, to serve until the third Which was agreed to. Tuesday of January 200I, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Keith A. Lauderbach, D.Ed., Manheim, whose tenD NOMINATION TAKEN FROM mE TABLE expired. Senator SALVATORE. Mr. President, I ask for unanimous THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor . consent to consider a certain nomination reported from com­ mittee today. I call from the table the nomination of John C. MEMBER OF 1HE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Oliver III as the Secretary of the Department of Conservation OF THADDEUS SlEVENS STAlE SCHOOL and Natural Resources and ask for its immediate consideration OF lECHNOLOGY The PRESIDENT. The Chair hears no objection The Clerk will proceed with the reading of the nomination. October 18, 1995 The Clerk read the nomination as follows: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of PennsyIvania: SECRETARY OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, William M. Musser, Jr., Es­ July 10, 1995 quire, 222 South MaIket Street, Elizabethown 17022, Lancaster Coun­ ty, Thirty-sixth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of To the Honomble, the Senate of the Commonwealth of the Board of Trustees of Thaddeus Stevens State School of Technolo­ PennsyIvania: gy, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 1997, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Susan R. Friedman, Lititz, In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, John C. Oliver, ill, Scaife Road, whose tenD expired. Sewickley 15143, Allegheny County, Forty-second Senatorial District, THOMAS J. RIDGE for appointment as Secretary ofConservation and Natural Resources, Governor to serve 1ll1til the third Tuesday of January 1999 and until his succes­ sor shall have been appointed and qualified, pursuant to Act 18, ap­ proved 6-28-95. THOMAS 1. RIDGE Governor 1995 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1139

On the question, The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination? Lebanon, Senator Brightbill. Senator BRIGH1BILL. Mr. President, I rise to ask the The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Members to cast an affinnative vote for John Oliver to be our Venango, Senator Peterson. first Secretary of the new Department of ConseIVation and Senator PETERSON. Mr. President, I reluctantly rise today Natural Resources. In my judgment, as chairman of the com­ to explain why I will not be supporting the nomination of John mittee, Governor Ridge could not have made a better choice Oliver for SecretaIy of Conservation and Natural Resources. than nominating John C. Oliver ill to be the first SecretaIy. He While I applaud the breakup of DER and this new department, has shown a lifetime commitment to the conselVation of I do not agree with the choice of this person for this depart­ Pennsylvania's natural resources. He was with the Western ment for the following reasons. In northwestern Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Conservancy, which is a Pittsburgh-based land where the economy is in very tough times, there is great con­ conservancy, for 25 years. He was president from 1978 to cern about the mass purchasing of private land by State 1995, when he became the Acting SecretaIy of the department agencies. The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, under John The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is probably best Oliver's leadership, seems to seldom find a large tract ofland known not only here in Pennsylvania but, in my judgment, that comes for sale in northwestern Pennsylvania that they are nationwide, and maybe even worldwide, for its acquisition of not interested in. Most recently, the present tract which has the land that includes Falling Water, Frank Lloyd Wright's ar­ brought a lot of attention to the General Assembly here and chitectural mastetpiece. I have been there several times myself across this State is a 14,000-acre tract where over 200 people and it is, frankly, a tenific facility, and if the Western Pennsyl­ resided. Those people were promised by the prior owners that vania ConselVaIlCy did nothing else, it would deselVe credit for they would have the right to purchase this land at any time that that one single acquisition. it was sold. Unfortunately, those people died and part of the He is a fonner chainnan of DER's Citizens Advisoty Coun­ family wanted to honor that, but the heirs were divided and it cil, he is a fonner member of DER's Mining and Reclamation ended up in a court case, and the land was sold to the Western Advisoty Board. In case there are any new people here, DER Pennsylvania Conservancy. Originally, none ofthem were go­ was the agency that preceded the two modem agencies that we ing to get the right to buy their land, but after some hard nego­ created this year. He was chainnan of Governor Ridge's tmnsi­ tiating, over half of them did, but 81 remain unable to pur­ tion team. He will face an ominous challenge as the first Sec­ chase their properties, only given leases for a while and then retaIy of a new department. He will be the principal steward they would be asked to move with no compensation. of 114 State Parks, which are visited annually by 36 million I guess the part that has bothered me the most is some of people, and for our 2.1 million acres of State forest lands. As the tactics used. During that negotiation, it was said by con­ he recognized at his confirmation hearing, perhaps his biggest servancy officials that, yes, you can win in the courts locally challenge will be repairing and maintaining the infrastructure in Venango County, but we are prepared to go to the wall. We of our parks and forests. To this end, he has committed to have the will and the resources to fight all the appeals, and if work· with the General Assembly to make an unprecedented it goes into the next century, so be it. Of course, this is level of investment in roads, buildings, bridges, and sewer and heavy-handed. It scared many of the property owners because water facilities. they did not have the resources to fight back. Mr. Oliver has also promised to be a good steward in other The other question that I raise today is the timber cutting ways, which include: protecting fragile ecosystems in our parks practices of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. The di­ and forests; increasing environmental education to enhance the in has mension cut, only used rare occasions, been commonly public's appreciation of the nature and history of our parks and used in their timber purchases, and then after the land has been forests; providing grants to worthwhile projects that promote cut very heavily to a dimension of 12 or 14 inches, it is then and enhance greenways, trails and rivers conservation, grants sold to a State agency sometimes at a price that I feel is more of moneys raised and allocated by the Pennsylvania General than it is worth. Assembly; and by regenerating our forests for the benefit of In recent years it seems as if the Western Pennsylvania future generations. We. must remember that our forests are an Conservancy seldom found a piece of timber in that area that important renewable resource, and it is very important in they were unwilling to buy. In northern Pennsylvania there are Pennsylvania that we use that renewable resource in such a counties with 62 percent public ownership, 55 percent public way as to keep it viable and provide for the economic activity ownership, 48 percent public ownership, and when both the that is necessary to promote the use of our parks and our other conservancy and the Game Commission were asked on numer­ public facilities. ous occasions, do you really worry about how much land is I hope, Mr. President, and I expect, that John Oliver will already owned, how much tax base is left in that county, the bring a balanced viewpoint to the new department. For exam­ answer has always been in the negative. No, if we like the ple, he has stated that one of his priorities will be to increase property, we will buy it. the timber harvest in the State Forests, which has lagged be­ I have always liked John Oliver personally, but for the rea­ hind the allowable cut for many years. I think, Mr. President, sons I have given here today, I will be voting "no." that is very important. He has been a member of the Sewickley Heights Borough Council, and we all know that local govern- 1140 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE NOVEMBER 13,

ment is probably the toughest place to serve, and he was would be in a position then to perhaps interfere with the plan­ awarded the Pwple Heart and the Bronze Star for his service ning that comes from Harrisburg. I think if we turn things as a Navy Lieutenant in Vietnam. around, ifwe have the local people do the planning, ifwe have Mr. President, if John Oliver is confinned, and my expecta­ the local people involved, I think then our pa1ks will begin to tion is that he will be confirmed, it will be at a very, very dif­ take on a new cast and a new look. We need to be responsive ficult time. Not only do our parks and forests need to be to our local community, and I applaud Mr. Oliver for having rejuvenated and we need to pump new blood into those kinds the vision of seeing that. offacilities, but he is coming in at a time when we have some An example that occurs to me is an example that exists in serious public policy debates. The gentleman from Venango, one of the counties that I represent, Lebanon County. It is a Senator Peterson, in his comments has touched upon some of facility called Governor Dick. Governor Dick is held in trust those debates, and I think these are items that have to be taken by a trustee. Frankly, Mr: President, that trustee has done noth­ up by the General Assembly as the chiefpolicymaker of this ing but sit and let that facility stand idle. It is available for State. How much private land do we have versus public land? hikers and that sort of thing, but there has been little done over How much of the public properties are located in one county the last 30 or 40 years to enhance that. I have asked them to versus another county? Where should public property be and promote community development by getting local people in­ how should it be used? These are some of the kinds of ques­ volved. That can happen there, and I believe it can happen in tions that need to be answered. Senator Peterson raised some our State Parks. very difficult issues that we need to deal with, and I think, Mr: There are tremendous resources available from the public President, that as a General Assembly, we are going to have through voluntaty contributions to be used in our State Parks to, in the future, take a closer look at land acquisition not only if we in government are smart enough to use that and use by the Bureau of State Forests but by the Pennsylvania Game those facilities. I would applaud Mr. Oliver for being smart Commission and by others representing government. enough, and I think that he is able enough. Therefore, I ask for Recently, on October 20, Mr. Oliver, as Acting Secretaty, an affirmative vote. put out a memo to all DCNR employees setting forth some of Thank you, Mr. President. his first term priorities. I am going to read some of these into The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from the record, Mr. President, because I think it is important that Allegheny, Senator Wagner. we have this kind of report card available at the end of the Senator WAGNER. Mr. President, my colleagues of the next 3 years to see how he is doing. I think it is important that Senate, I also rise in support of John Oliver for this very im­ we have a department that goes after these goals and objec­ portant position in State government. Similar to the gentleman tives, and perhaps if he is back for reconfirmation in another from Lebanon, Senator Brightbill, there are many, many posi­ 3 1/2 years, we will be looking at this report card. Some of tive traits about John Oliver and positive reasons why we these are to improve and restore State Park and State Forest should be voting in the affirmative for him today, and I am facilities, conserve the natural integrity of our State PaIks and sure we will do that. Forests, promote community conservation partnerships, foster He is extremely qualified, personally and professionally, for excellence in agency programs and services, and encourage this position. He is a resident of Allegheny County. He has tourism and create economic development opportunities. been involved in local government. He has great sensitivity for One of those that I would like to comment on in particular the problems that we have in government, and, in my opinion, is to promote community conservation partnerships. In a little that is a very important reason to vote in the affirmative for more detail, what Mr. Oliver has said is that the new DCNR him. Senator Brightbill indicated that he is a Vietnam veteran, will be a leader in promoting and assisting the conservation of and to me that is very important, being a veteran myself. I greenways, open spaces, rail trails, river corridors, natural think someone who is committed to their countIy is also com­ areas, and providing recreation and environmental education mitted to their profession, and John Oliver has been committed opportunities in communities throughout Pennsylvania. He says to the profession that he has been in in excess of 20 years. As that we will launch a major community conservation partner­ the CEO of the Western Pennsylvania ConselVancy, he has, in ship initiative to promote the conselVation of this State's valu­ essence, done a fantastic job. He has had a very positive im­ able natural heritage through partnerships with UIban and rural pact in the western part of the State and throughout Pennsylva­ communities, regional interests, and counties. DCNR will pro­ nia. vide both leadership and assistance by linking agency programs Again, I rise in support of this nomination, and I believe with local efforts to conserve natural and historic resources, that John Oliver brings common sense, he brings leadership, provide outdoor recreation, enhance tourism, and create com­ and he brings another vel)' unique quality to this position: Mr. munity development opportunities. Oliver is a good listener, and I believe we in government must Mr. President, I think that that is very much the key to be good listeners. So therefore, Mr. President, and my col­ success for Mr. Oliver and for the new DCNR. There have leagues, I believe we should vote in the affirmative for an been some in the past who felt that we should not engage in excellent candidate for the newly created position of Secretary community involvement because the people of the community of Conservation and Natural Resources. Thank you, Mr. President. 1995 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1141

LEGISLATIVE LEAVES Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider­ The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from ation. Allegheny, Senator Bodack. Senator BODACK. Mr. President, Senator Furno, Senator PREFERRED APPROPRIATION BILL OVER IN ORDER Mellow, and Senator O'Pake have been called to their offices. I request temponuy Capitol leaves for them. SB 1167 -- Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the request of Senator LOEPER. The PRESIDENT. Senator Bodack requests temporaty Capi­ tol leaves for Senator Furno, Senator Mellow, and Senator BILL REREFERRED O'Pake. Those leaves are granted. SB 216 (pr. No. 1541) -- The Senate proceeded to consid­ And the question recurring, eration of the bill, entitled: Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination? An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consol­ The yeas and nays were required by Senator SALVAlORE idated Statutes, providing for a motor vehicle theft prevention pro­ and were as follows, viz: gmm. YEAS-42 Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. Afflerbach Furno Loeper Schwartz Andrezeski Gerlach Madigan Shaffer BILLS OVER IN ORDER Annstrong Greenleaf Mellow Stapleton Helan Hart Mowery Stewart SB 222, HB 269, HB 490, SB 496 and SB 597 -- Without Bell Heckler Musto Stout objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the re­ Bodack Holl Q'Pake Tartaglione quest of Senator LOEPER. Brightbill Jones Porterfield U1iana Connan Jubelirer Punt Wagner BILL REREFERRED Dawida Kasunic Rhoades Wenger Delp LaValle Salvatore Williams HB 640 (pr. No. 2727) - The Senate proceeded to consid­ Fisher Lemmond eration of the bill, entitled: NAYS-2 An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consol­ idated Statutes, further providing for special regis1mtion plates; pro­ Peterson Robbins viding for special registration plates for Vietnam veterans and for an agriculture registration plate; establishing the Agriculture-in-the-Class­ A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted room Fund; and making an appropriation. "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Governor be informed accordingly. Upon motion of Senator LOEPER, and agreed to, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. EXECUTIVE SESSION RISES BILLS OVER IN ORDER Senator SALVATORE. Mr. President, I move that the Exec­ utive Session do now rise. SB 785, SB 811, HB 917 and SB 960 - Without objection, The motion was agreed to. the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Sena­ tor LOEPER. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR RESUMED UNFINISHED BUSINESS SECOND CONSIDERATION CALENDAR CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS BILL REREPORTED FROM COMMITIEE The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following reso­ AS AMENDED OVER IN ORDER lutions, which were read, considered and adopted: SB 509 -- Without objection, the bill was passed over in its Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Maryann order at the request of Senator LOEPER. Haytmanek and to Judge Robert K. Young by Senator Af­ flelbach. BILL REREPORTED FROM COMMITIEE Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Dr. Vitginia AS AMENDED ON SECOND CONSIDERATION Gonzalez by Senators Afflelbach and Uliana. SB 790 (pr. No. 1538) -- The Senate proceeded to consid­ Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and eration of the bill, entitled: Mrs. Spencer F. WIlkerson, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. 1. Harold Ranck, Dr. and Mrs. Helbert Cooper, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of Mastros, Mr. and Mrs. Hemy Lloyd Beane, Mr. and Mrs. the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for collec­ Parke A. Ressel, Mr. and Mrs. Abram Landis, Mr. and Mrs. tion of restitution, reparation, fees, costs, fmes and penalties and for payment of court costs and fmes. Joseph H. Aurnent and to Jennifer Thompson by Senator Armstrong. 1142 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE NOVEMBER 13,

Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Glass, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Long, Mr. and Mrs. Augustine Marucci, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph 1. Fecondo and Mrs. Roy 1. Leppert, Mr. and Mrs. C. Curtis Knisely, Mr. and to Von H. Byre by Senator Bell. Mrs. John Drake, Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. Sponsler, Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and George M. Albright, Mr. and Mrs. W. Donald Creps, Violet R. Mrs. John Belz and to Mr. and Mrs. John R. Napoleon by Peterson, Boyd T. McCombs and to Dorothy McGregor by Senator Bodack. Senator Jubelirer. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Ardella Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Richard Brubaker by Senator Connan. Arthur Mitchell and to Michael Pavlisak by Senator Kasunic. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the Knights Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mary of Columbus, Homestead Council No. 2201, by Senator Arakelian by Senator Loeper. Dawida. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. John M. Riniker, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Howell, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Kump, Joyce and French Shift1ett, Russell G. Mrs. James L. Weiskopff, Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Wood, Mr. and Eleanor Gohn, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua C. Wisner, Sr., Mary and Mrs. Austin Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Bartlett, Sr., Lou Dorn, Thomas 1. Grove, Sr., Rosemary Grove, Nancy Mr. and Mrs. Harry Manley, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Carpenter, EimeIbrink, Doris Flaharty, Wayne Seibert, Julie Wohlforth, Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Statts, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Hamilton, Rosetta Sitar, Rosanne Freeburger, Sara MortorJI, Lisa Warfel, Mr. and Mrs. WIlliam 1. Carpenter, Walter Garrison, Eric Mat­ Karolyn Waller, Linda MortorJI, William Victor, Muriel Cuny, thew Keener, Keith Warren Hall and to the DuBoistown Fire Mary Strausbaugh, David M. Laucks, Jerri Zimmerman, Lois Department by Senator Madigan. Kulp, Jonathon P. Black, Michael David Kalpowsky, Leslee Congratulations of the Senate were extended to John Thom­ Pope, Tony Pastucci, Joseph Scannapieco, George W. Severns, as by Senator Mellow. Jr., Robert Pace, Penn Township Recycling of Hanover and to Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mark An­ Manito of York by Senator Delp. drew Vogelsong, Dr. John R. Smeltz, Roy G. Sutton, John A. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Has S. Johnson and to Dr. Gerald S. Brinton by Senator Mowery. Yoon, Timothy P. Kelly, Historical Society of Green Tree, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Bethel Park Public Library and to the Upper St. Clair High Mrs. Joseph Drake, Mr. and Mrs. Edward 1. Katarsky, Louis School Girls' Golf Team by Senator Fisher. Collacchi, John Stanky, Lt. Ronald 1. Craig, Joan Bucknavage, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Officer Ryan K. Evans, Jared Jordan, Mark D. Evans and to the Slo­ Walter 1. Hall, Reverend Monsignor John Patrick Carroll-Ab­ vak Catholic Sokol- Group Seven, of Wtlkes-Barre by Senator bing, Anna Sanders and to Richard F. McCleary by Senator Musto. Furno. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Licia Al­ Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mary CoOlin banese and to Laura Hoch by Senator O'Pake. Adams by Senator Gerlach. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Norma B. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Officer Hiller, Roland E. Bechtel, Philip F. Kearns and to the Zippo Robert Allmond and to Dennis Mueller by Senator Greenleaf. Manufacturing Company of Bradford by Senator Peterson. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Dam Flacker, John Siciliano, Dr. Robert 1. Carroll and to Mrs. Robert Soufl, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lynn and to Crossroads Raymond Woodcock by Senator Hart. Boutique of Greensburg by Senator Porterfield. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to John W. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Ralph Schroeder and to the Free Library of Northampton Township Gundrum by Senator Punt. by Senator Heckler. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Prehotsky, Mr. and Mrs. George I. LaRose, Mr. Mrs. Donald W. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Hower, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reimold, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Klaiber, and Mrs. Harold 1. Shultz, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Roat, Mr. Carmen A. DiCello and to Martha A. Bailey by Senator and Mrs. John Wargo, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Solomon, Mr. Rhoades. and Mrs. Lou DiCeglie, Linda M. Kniss, Michael Douglas Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Arthur W. Savidge, Mount Carmel Rotary and to the Youth Challenge Runkel, rimothy Moore, Michelle A. Lake, Cooper-Bessemer International Bible Institute by Senator Helfrick. Corporation of Grove City, Bethel Mrican Methodist Episcopal Congratulations ofthe Senate were extended to Charles T. Church of Meadville and to Better Baked Foods, Incorporated, Ludwig and to Arthur F. Loeben by Senator Holl. of North East by Senator Robbins. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Bernie Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Sue and Burns by Senators Holl and Salvatore. William Spiegel, Christopher James Howe, David Andrew Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Cyrenus Vollman, William Paul, Norman H. Yarnall III, John William Temple No. 75 of Steelton by Senator Hughes. Lang, George W. Stilwell and to Raymond Angelo by Senator Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Salvatore. Mrs. Dale E. Sigler, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Sunderland, Mr. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to the Hebron and Mrs. Donald D. Yingling, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stefula, Tabernacle of Philadelphia by Senator Schwartz. 1995 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE 1143

Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Michael A. WHEREAS, The leaseholders contend that the prior owner of the Olexsak, Jeremy Todd Jones, David Keith Duncil, Gaty A. tract stated that ifthe land were ever sold, they would have the rust opportunity to purchase it; and Gibson, Jr., and to Abie Abraham by Senator Shaffer. WHEREAS, The leaseholders were not given the opportunity to Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and purchase the land upon which they have established residences prior Mrs. Harry Bodnar and to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Panchik by to its sale to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy; and Senator Stapleton. WHEREAS, The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy intends to Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and tenninate the leases at some time in the future; and WHEREAS, The tennination of the leases will force the lease­ Mrs. Tony Levato, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dye, Mr. and Mrs. holders and their families to vacate their homes without receiving any Robert Baker, Mr. and Mrs. William Cole and to Louis R. compensation for same; and Martin by Senator Stout. WHEREAS, The most valuable asset that the average person will Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Jerome ever own is that person's home; and WHEREAS, The purchase of additional S1ate Game Lands by the Lincoln Corley, Sr., by Senator Tilghman. Pennsylvania Game Commission is subject to the approval of the Congratulations of the Senate were extended to A. Kiki General Assembly; therefore be it Rosado, RESOLVED, That in the event that the Pennsylvania Game Com­ William 1. Graf and to GeorgeW. Kaelin, Jr., by Senator mission intends to seek approval to pwchase the Presidents Oil Tmct Tomlinson. without giving the leaseholders the option of pwchasing the lots upon which their residences have been established, it is the intention of the Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Senate to disapprove such a purchase; and be it further Mrs. Harold Taylor, David Freytag and to Ray Greene by RESOLYED, That the Senate look with disfavor upon purchases Senator Uliana. of land by the Commonwealth for recreational purposes when such Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Reverend purchases cause the eviction of citizens from their homes without compensation; and be it further 1. Dr. James Robinson and Dr. Betty H. Robinson by Senator RESOLYED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Wagner. Pennsylvania Game Commission. CONDOLENCE RESOLUTIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SECRETARY The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following reso­ The following announcements were read by the SecretaIy of lutions, which were read, considered and adopted: the Senate: Condolences of the Senate were extended to the family of the late John R. Donnelly, Jr., to the family of the late Angelo SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA A. Thrsi, Sr., and to the family of the late Chester R. Stem by COMMITIEE MEETINGS Senator Uliana. TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 1995

SENATE RESOLUTION 9:30 A.M. CONSUMER PROTECTION AND Room 8E-B PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE (to East Wing DISAPPROVING THE PURCHASES OF LAND BY consider Senate Bills No. 131,271, THE COMMONWEALTH FOR RECREATIONAL 599,941, 1163 and 1165; House Bill PURPOSES WHEN SUCH PURCHASES CAUSE THE No. 416; Licensure Board Final Regu­ EVICTION OF CITIZENS FROM THEIR HOMES lations No. 16A-552, 16A-631, 16A­ WITHOUT COMPENSATION 511, 16A-370, 16A-661, 16A-483, 16A-472, 16A-574, 16A-652, 16A­ Senators PETERSON, ROBBINS, PORTERFIELD, STEW­ 681, 16A-544, 16A-411 and 16A-421; and PUC Final Regulations No. 57­ ART, FISHER and BRIGHTBILL, by unanimous consent, of­ 132 and 57-145) fered the following resolution (Senate Resolution No. 80), which was read, considered and adopted: 9:30 A.M. FINANCE (to consider Senate Bill Room 8E-A No.2) East Wing In the Senate, November 13, 1995 10:00 A.M. CONFERENCE COMMI1TEE on Rules Conm A RESOLUTION Senate Bill No. 282 (to consider the Conf. Rm. conference report of Senate Bill Disapproving the purchases of land by the Commonwealth for No. 282) recreational purposes when such purchases cause the eviction of citizens from their homes without compensation. 11:30 A.M. JUDICIARY (to consider Senate Bills Room 8E-B No. 160, 877, 1088, 1128, 1179 and East Wing WHEREAS, It has come to the attention of the Senate that the House Bills No. 800 and 908) Western Pennsylvania COnseIVancy has purchased a parcel of land in Venango County known as the President's Oil Tract; and WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29. 1995 WHEREAS, The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy intends, eventually, to transfer this parcel to the Pennsylvania Game Commis­ CANCELLED sion for use as State Game Lands; and 10:00 A.M. CONSUMER PROTECTION AND Room 8E-B WHEREAS, Eighty~ne leaseholders have established residences, PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE East Wing some of them pennanent residences, on this parcel; and (public hearing to consider Senate WHEREAS, The families of some of the leaseholders have resid­ Bills No. 1244 and 1248 - PECO-PP&L ed on the site for generations; and Merger Proposal: Part II) 1144 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL - SENATE NOVEMBER 13,

ADJOURNMENT Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do now adjourn until Tuesday, November 14, 1995, at 1 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. The motion was agreed to. The Senate adjourned at 5:27 p.m, Eastern Standard Time.