COMMONWEALTH OF

LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1991

SESSION OF 1991 175TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 3

SENATE mercy. May You grant to each a full measure of wisdom and TUESDAY, January 15, 1991. an even fuller measure of courage to stand against the wiles of The Senate met at 10:15 a.m., Eastern Standard Time. temptation and evil. For the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor we pray, be with them as they assume these special The PRESIDENT pro tempore (Robert C. Jubelirer) in the tasks a second time. Grant them Your blessings, that in the Chair. exercise of their continued duties, they may be a light to the The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Let me first clarify the path of others. Be with us all as each faithfully discharges the program. I am the President pro tempore of the Senate, responsibilities of government, and insured with this sacred Senator of Blair County who will be presid­ trust, help each to pass on to the next generation a vital Com­ ing over this ceremony, and the Lieutenant Governor will not monwealth prepared to embrace them and their dreams. have to preside over his own swearing in, so I call that correc­ For the people of Pennsylvania and the confidence they tion to your attention. have placed in those chosen to lead, we also on this day lift Let me welcome each and every one of you to this cere­ our thanks, and it is not as an afterthought, but effective gov­ mony, and I am sure that it will be a most enjoyable day for ernment reflects a strong relationship between leaders and all of us. those they lead. And so it is for their many faces, their daily The Chair requests the Sergeant-at-Arms to direct the tasks and the wealth of life they represent that we are grateful standees in the rear of the Chamber to the gallery where there to You, our Creator. is standing room. This is necessary in order to keep these 0 God, our faithful God, 0 fountain of life and light ever doorways open to facilitate the coming and going of the offi­ flowing, without whom nothing exists, keep us calm, keep us cial parties participating in today's ceremony. faithful. Hold us in Your powerful hand and help us to love The Senate will come to order. and so find joy in its abundance, for it is in thankfulness that we pray to You, 0 God. Amen. PRAYER The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair thanks Reverend Chottiner who, of course, is the guest today of The Chaplain, Reverend LARRY CHOTTINER, Pastor Lieutenant Governor Singel, as well as Senator Stewart. of Westmont Presbyterian Church, Johnstown, offered the following prayer: JOURNAL APPROVED And let us pray. Almighty and Sovereign God, on this day we lift our The PRESIDENT pro tempore. A quorum of the Senate thanks for the grace and guidance that has borne us to this being present, the Clerk will read the Journal of the preceding moment. Our lives unfold under Your watchful care. Session of January 14, 1991. Enriched by Your masterful hand, we have been endowed The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the preceding with blessings beyond our imagination. Fashioned in the Session, when, on motion of Senator LOEPER, further mystery of Your love, we are the inheritors of a hope that reading was dispensed with, and the Journal was approved. remains undefiled and unfaded. We celebrate Your presence in the midst of this assembly and pray that what we do is to LEGISLATIVE LEAVES Your praise and to Your glory. 0 God of peace, our minds this day are filled with many Senator MELLOW. Mr. President, I request temporary issues. Even as You are present with us, so also You are Capitol leaves for Senator Fattah and Senator Porterfield. present with those that wage the struggle to. find peace in our The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Senator Mellow requests world. For our leaders, our diplomats, our soldiers, even for temporary Capitol leaves for Senator Fattah and Senator those that we call our enemies, may You give us cause on this Porterfield. The Chair hears no objection. The leaves will be day to beat our swords into plowshares and so avoid the granted. treachery of war. Hear us we pray. And as this Senate convenes today, may You lead each man and woman who serves here in the ways of justice and of 26 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JANUARY 15,

LEAVES OF ABSENCE SENATE COMMITTEE APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SENATE CONCURRENT Senator FISHER asked and obtained leave of absence for RESOLUTION NO. 3 Senator PECORA, for today's Session, for personal reasons. Senator MELLOW asked and obtained leaves of absence The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Pursuant to Senate Con­ for Senator AFFLERBACH, Senator FUMO, Senator current Resolution No. 3, as President pro tempore of the LYNCH and Senator WILLIAMS, for today's Session, for Senate I have appointed the following Members of the Senate personal reasons. to represent the Senate of Pennsylvania as a committee partic­ ipating in the inaugural ceremonies for Robert P. Casey, Gov­ SENATE RESOLUTION ernor-elect of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: The gentleman from Delaware, Senator F. Joseph Loeper, COMMITI'EE TO WAIT UPON Chairman; the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator D. THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR-ELECT Michael Fisher; the gentleman from Lancaster, Senator Noah Senator LOEPER offered the following resolution, which W. Wenger; the gentleman from Philadelphia, Senator Frank was read as follows: A. Salvatore; the gentleman from Cumberland, Senator John D. Hopper; the gentleman from Bradford, Senator Roger A. In the Senate, January 15, 1990. Madigan; the gentleman from Chester, Senator Earl M. RESOLVED, That a committee of two Senators be appointed Baker; the gentleman from Mercer, Senator Robert D. to wait upon the Honorable Mark S. Singel, Lieutenant Gover­ Robbins; the lady from Allegheny, Senator Melissa A. Hart; nor-elect and escort him to the Senate Chamber to take the Oath the gentleman from Lackawanna, Senator Robert J. Mellow; of Office and assume the duties of the Office of Lieutenant Gov­ ernor and President of the Senate. the gentleman from Fayette, Senator J. William Lincoln; the gentleman from Allegheny, Senator Leonard J. Bodack; the Senator LOEPER asked and obtained unanimous consent gentleman from Berks, Senator Michael A. O'Pake; the gen­ for the immediate consideration of this resolution. tleman from Indiana, Senator Patrick J. Stapleton; the lady On the question, from Northampton, Senator Jeanette F. Reibman; and the Will the Senate adopt the resolution? gentleman from Beaver, Senator Gerald J. LaValle. SENATE RESOLUTION ADOPTED COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO WAIT UPON Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, I move that the Senate THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR-ELECT do adopt this resolution. On the question, The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The President pro ternpore Will the Senate agree to the motion? has appointed the following committee to escort Lieutenant Governor-elect Mark S. Singel and his official party to the The yeas and nays were required by Senator LOEPER and Senate Chamber: were as follows, viz: The gentleman from Delaware, Senator F. Joseph Loeper, YEAS---45 Chairman; and the gentleman from Lackawanna, Senator Robert J. Mellow. Andrezeski Greenleaf Lincoln Robbins Ann strong Greenwood Loeper Salvatore The committee will leave immediately and proceed to the Baker Hart Madigan Scanlon office of the Lieutenant Governor. Bel an Helfrick Mellow Schwartz At this time the Senate will be at ease. Bell Holl Musto Shaffer Boda ck Hopper O'Pake Shumaker (The Senate was at ease.) Bortner Jones Peterson Stapleton Brightbill Jubelirer Porterfield Stewart Corman La Valle Punt Stout GOVERNOR AND MRS. ROBERT P. CASEY Dawida Lemmond Reibman Tilghman PRESENTED TO SENATE Fattah Lewis Rhoades Wenger Fisher The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Governor-elect of the NAYS-0 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Mrs. Casey are entering the Chamber. Would the Senate please rise and give them a A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the ques­ round of applause. tion was determined in the affirmative and the resolution was (Applause.) adopted. REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO WAIT UPON IBE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR-ELECT

The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the Sergeant-at-Arms. 1991 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 27

The SERGEANT-AT-ARMS. Mr. President, I have the With Your help, our Heavenly King, may he dispense his honor to present the committee which was appointed by you awesome duties with honor and distinction. In a day when the to wait upon the Lieutenant Governor-elect. cynical speak disparagingly of our political structure, may the The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Please bring the committee light of 's integrity shine brightly. anctguests forward. We also pray for his wife and family, that they stand by his (Applause.) side fully understanding the high purposes of his office. 0 The SERGEANT-AT-ARMS. Mr. President, I have the God, please accept these petitions we offer You this day. honor to present the Chairman of the committee, Senator Amen. Loeper. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Thank you, Your Excel­ Senator.LOEPER. Mr. President, the committee appointed lency, for your beautiful prayer. by you to wait upon and escort the Lieutenant Governor-elect and his party to the Senate Chamber has performed its duty. REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The Lieutenant Governor-elect Mark S. Singel is present and The PRESIDENT pro tempore. This is an announcement prepared to take the oath of office. to those of you who wish to take photographs. Before pro­ The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair thanks the com­ ceeding to the administration of the oath of office to Lieuten­ mittee for performing its duty and asks the committee to ant Governor-elect Mark S. Singe), the Chair would like to escort the Lieutenant Governor-elect and his party to the ask for the cooperation of the news photographers and others rostrum. ·who would like to take pictures, so that during the actual cere­ Please proceed. The committee is discharged with the mony there will be no picture taking. thanks of the Senate. At the conclusion of the administration of the oath of You all may be seated. office, there will be a short pause in the proceedings so that The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Before we begin our the news photographers and others who so desire will, indeed, inaugural ceremonies today, the Chair would request the full be able to take photographs. The rest of us will be at ease for a cooperation of Members and guests. We have quite a lot to do few minutes at that time. Again, your cooperation is very and most of the ceremony is indeed on a timed basis. So, much appreciated and welcomed. when instructions are given, I would respectfully ask that you CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION OF comply with them as expeditiously as possible. The Chair LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR-ELECT thanks Members and guests. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. At this time the Clerk of INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF the Senate will read the Certificate of Election of the Honor­ LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR-ELECT able Mark S. Singe), Lieutenant Governor-elect of the Com­ MARK S. SINGEL monwealth of Pennsylvania. The Certificate of Election was read by the Clerk as The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The hour having arrived follows: for the administration of the oath of office to the Lieutenant Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Governor-elect, the Senate will come to order. January 14, 1991 The ceremony will be opened with the invocation, which We, the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of will be offered by The Most Reverend Thomas Dolinay, Arch­ Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Archdiocese of Pittsburgh. certify that the President of the Senate did, on the fourteenth day of January, A.D., one thousand nine hundred and ninety-one, in INVOCATION the Hall of the House of Representatives at the State Capitol, The Chaplain, The Most Reverend THOMAS DOLINAY, open the returns of the election for Lieutenant Governor of this Archbishop of the Byzantine Catholic Archdiocese of Commonwealth, and publish the same in the presence of both houses of the General Assembly, conformably to the provisions Pittsburgh, offered the following prayer: of the Constitution and laws of said Commonwealth, and upon 0 God, Who has gifted our country with a freedom so counting the votes by a Teller appointed on the part of each house, it appeared that The Honorable Mark S. Singe! had the lacking in many parts of the world today, a freedom that highest number of votes; whereupon the said Honorable Mark S. many can only secretly long for, send down Your Holy Spirit Singe) was declared to have been duly elected Lieutenant Gover­ upon Mark Singe) as he assumes his second term as the Lieu­ nor of the Commonwealth. tenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. May the spirit of truth guide him as he strives to serve the people of this state. Let neither race nor origin of nationality or religious persuasion of any deter him as he serves his fellow citizens in this State of Pennsylvania. May he ever have charity and compassion towards the less fortunate members of our society. 28 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JANUARY 15,

In testimony whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and nity to serve the people of this great Commonwealth in the affixed our seals the day and year above written. days ahead. Your love and support enrich me in the good MARK S. SINGEL moments and they sustain me in the bad. That nourishment is President of the Senate especially important now in these troubled times. Today ROBERT W. O'DONNELL 400,000 American men and women are positioned in a desert Speaker of the half a world away, praying for peace, prepared for war. Penn­ House of Representatives sylvania has made its own very deep personal commitment by FRANK A. SALVATORE sending to the Persian Gulf companies of our finest soldiers. Teller on the part of the Senate Over the past few months I have had the privilege of meeting with many of our troops as they have departed for WILLIAM R. LLOYD, JR. Teller on the part of the duty overseas. As I shook their hands and looked into their House of Representatives faces, I was consistently impressed with the dedication of ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE Pennsylvania's service men and women and very proud of TO LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR-ELECT their resolve. They are laborers and professionals from every comer of this state. They are the husbands and wives, fathers, The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The oath of office to the mothers, daughters and sons of Pennsylvania, and they Honorable Mark S. Singel will be administered by Chief deserve to know that we support them and wish for them a Justice Robert N. C. Nix, Jr. of the Supreme Court of Penn­ safe and speedy return. sylvania. (Applause.) Please rise. These are troubled times on the domestic front as well. Chief Justice NIX. Will you place your left hand on the While we wait and watch with our President in his foreign Bible and raise your right hand and repeat after me. policy initiatives, the time has come to separate from a policy I, Mark S. Singel, do solemnly swear, that I will support, of neglect that has imperiled states and local governments obey and defend the Constitution of the and the throughout the nation. Constitution of this Commonwealth and that I will discharge Edward Arlington Robinson asked: the duties of my office with fidelity, so help me God. I congratulate you. "Are we in anguish or complacency (Applause.) Not looking far enough ahead To see by what mad couriers we are led?" GAVEL PRESENTED TO LIEUTENANT Ten years of massive deficit spending at the national level, a GOVERNOR MARK S. SINGEL tripling of the annual federal debt and the abandonment of programs for social progress have left numerous states facing The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Members of the Senate, staggering potential shortfalls. ladies and gentlemen, friends and family of Mark Singel, it is The New York Times reported just recently that Washing­ now my honor, and frankly a very happy privilege to present ton used to provide 25 percent of state and local budgets. It the gavel of authority of the Senate to my neighbor from now provides less than 17 percent. States now bear the Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the Honorable Mark S. Singel, burdens of the poor and disabled, infrastructure building and Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. repairs and a host of other services vital to a safe environ­ Governor, let me offer my first congratulations. ment, a healthy economy and a sane, compassionate society, (Applause.) but it is neither appropriate nor productive today to waste our The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Mark S. Singel) in energies laying blame. Today, as the deadline for decision in the Chair. the Middle East approaches, today as the chill winds of eco­ nomic recession buffet this state and this nation, we must call The PRESIDENT. Thank you. Thank you very much. upon the reservoir of resolve that Pennsylvanians possess. On this, the birthday of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF LIEUTENANT King, Jr., we note that he reminded us that "the ultimate GOVERNOR MARK S. SINGEL measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of The PRESIDENT. Your Grace, your Excellencies, challenge and controversy.'' Reverend Clergy, venerable Sisters, Governor Casey, Gover­ Some have suggested that the luster has dimmed somewhat nor Kline, Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, honored from Pennsylvania's star. To those critics, I say, we have guests, family and friends: faced worse. To those skeptics, I say, observe as we seize Calvin Coolidge in his succinct style, once said: "We have opportunity from even this crisis. And to you, Governor been a most blessed people. We ought to be a most thankful Casey, I say, I stood with you in the good times; you can people." count on me to stand with you in these tough times. I stand before you-my family, my friends, my col­ (Applause.) leagues-for the second time, most thankful for the opportu- 1991 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 29

What constantly reassures us is what de Tocqueville saw In these troubled times, let us perform our respective duties over 100 years ago: "The people reign in the American politi­ without labels, without prejudice or malice and, most impor­ cal world as the Deity does in the universe. They are the cause tantly, without fear. and the aim of all things; everything comes from them and I thank you very much for your kind attention. everything is absorbed in them.'' (Applause.) The goodness and strength of the people of Pennsylvania The PRESIDENT pro tempore (Robert C. Jubelirer) in the themselves underlay our confidence that we will prevail Chair. together. It is important that those of us who hold the public trust do not diminish that goodness and that strength through SENATE AT EASE self-interest or excessive partisanship. Let us be honest about it. There have been occasions on the campaign trail, in the The PRESIDENT pro tempore. At this time, if we could caucus rooms, on this very floor, where the interests of the ask the cooperation of the Members and guests, we will take a people have been subverted by other influences. While we all brief pause or recess so that those who wish to take photo­ share some of that blame, I must say that I am particularly graphs may have that opportunity to do so. distressed by the willingness of this political community to The Senate will stand at ease. divide itself along dubious philosophical lines. Identifying (The Senate was at ease.) oneself as a Republican or a Democrat is competitive enough. Locking ourselves into labels like "conservative" or "liberal" The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Mark S. Singel) in invites intransigence and a thoughtless adherence to narrow the Chair. dogma that is counterproductive. I believe that it is possible to The PRESIDENT. Would the photographers please reflect the traditional values of family and self-reliance and adjourn to the rear of the Chamber. Would the Members economic restraint that are thought to be the mainstays of please take their seats. Would all the participants in the conservatism while, at the same time, sharing the desire for festivities please be seated. fairness and progress that burns in the hearts of so-called lib­ As the Governor and his family leave, the Chair would take erals. I believe that this is what the Commonwealth and the the opportunity to thank all of them for their presence. country needs now more than ever. For my part, I seek the moderation of the Apostle Paul. I will continue to look for DISTINGUISHED GUESTS AND FAMILY pragmatic solutions, unbounded by factional thought. I will PRESENTED TO SENATE seek to blend the best instincts of the entire political spectrum into a philosophy that assures the common ground of oppor­ The PRESIDENT. I would like to take this opportunity to tunity for all of those whom we serve. If we just drop the bar­ thank all of you for your patience and indulgence. There are riers a bit, if we recognize our common purpose and not the far too many luminaries in the audience to begin to make lines we have drawn so pugnaciously between us, we would introductions, but we do have with us, in addition to the Gov­ then realize what Abraham Lincoln did in his inaugural ernor and Mrs. Casey, statewide officials. We have Attorney address: " ... we are not enemies, but friends. We must not be General Ernie Preate. enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not (Applause.) break our bonds of affection." The PRESIDENT. Our Treasurer, . Finally, a story as told by J oho Greenleaf Whittier. On May (Applause.) 17, 1780, a "horror of great darkness" fell upon all of New The PRESIDENT. Our Auditor General, Barbara Hafer. England. The sky was "black with ominous clouds." Birds (Applause.) fell silent. Men prayed. Many thought it was the end of the The PRESIDENT. We have a number of Commissioners. world. Commissioner Pete Flaherty from Allegheny County is with " ... in the old state house, dim as ghosts, us. Sat the lawgivers of Connecticut, (Applause.) Trembling beneath their legislative robes. The PRESIDENT. Miss Jean Milko from Allegheny 'It is the Lord's Great Day! Let us adjourn"' County is with us as well. (Applause.) Then rose the venerable Abraham Davenport with a strong The PRESIDENT. Governor and Mrs. Ernie Kline. and steady voice: Welcome and thank you all very much for coming. "' ...this may well be (Applause.) the Day of Judgement which the world awaits; The PRESIDENT. The majority of the cabinet is with us as But be it so or not, I only know well. Forgive me for not identifying each of you individually. My present duty, and my Lord's command Suffice it to say that I am delighted you are here and very To occupy till He comes. So, at the post proud of everything you are doing for this Casey-Singel team. Where He hath set me in His providence, (Applause.) I choose, for one, to meet Him face to face. Simple duty hath no place for fear."' 30 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JANUARY 15,

(Applause.) PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE ROBERT C. The PRESIDENT. We have a number of other luminaries JUBELIRER REQUESTED TO PRESIDE from the City of Philadelphia. The City Controller, my very good friend Jonathan Saidel, and his lovely mother are here. The PRESIDENT. I would like to call Senator Robert (Applause.) Jubelirer back to the podium to conclude the activities in the The PRESIDENT. Frank DeGarcia, our City Councilman Senate Chamber today. from the City of Harrisburg, is here. The PRESIDENT pro tempore (Robert C. Jubelirer) in the (Applause.) Chair. The PRESIDENT. It is going to be impossible, turning to my right, to identify all of my family and friends. Suffice it to COMMITTEE TO ESCORT DIGNITARIES say that I am delighted to have my mother and father with me. FROM SENATE CHAMBER (Applause.) The PRESIDENT. And many of my brothers and sisters, The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair, once again, my nephews and nieces and my cousins are here. congratulates Lieutenant Governor Singel and thanks him for (Applause.) his words. The Senate will be at ease while the Lieutenant The PRESIDENT. Before we get on with the proceedings Governor and his party leave the Chamber. All other Senators for the day, let me introduce to the Members of the Senate and visitors please remain seated. and all of the guests who are here today what I consider to be I now call upon the gentleman from Delaware, Senator the fmest staff in Harrisburg today. Ladies and gentlemen, Loeper, and the gentleman from Lackawanna, Senator the office of the Lieutenant Governor and also some of my Mellow, to come forward and escort the official party here on folks who work on my political endeavors as well. Would you the rostrum and those here on my left to the rear of the Senate please rise and take a bow, everybody from my staff. Chamber. (Applause.) (Applause.) The PRESIDENT. I thank you all very much for coming. We will now move on so that we can be on time for the main ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING event of the day, the inauguration of the Governor. INAUGURAL COMMITTEE BENEDICTION The PRESIDENT pro tempore. We are now ready to The PRESIDENT. This ceremony has been concluded. The proceed to the inaugural ceremonies for Governor-elect Chair will now call upon Monsignor Thomas Smith, Pastor of Casey. We are going to move from here in groups. As I call St. Paul's Church in Annville, to pronounce the benediction. your group, please follow instructions carefully so that we Please rise. may keep within our time schedule and, I might add, thank The Chaplain, Monsignor THOMAS SMITH, Pastor of St. you. We are doing quite well. Until your group is called, I ask Paul's Church, Annville, offered the following prayer: that you remain in your seats. Let us pray. Would all Members of the Senate now go to your offices, or Almighty God, we have come to the conclusion of the inau­ wherever, to get your coats and return back to the Senate guration of Your servant Mark Singe} as Lieutenant Governor Chamber as soon as possible so the Senate may move as a of Pennsylvania. The speeches are nearly over, and as we body to the Governor's Inauguration. Members of the Senate move on to other affairs we ask Your blessing on his work. are now dismissed to get their coats and come back to the There are many problems to be solved in our Commonwealth, Senate. Everybody else please remain seated. and he will need Your direction both in the Senate and in his We thank you again for your cooperation and wish you all other duties. Keep his eyes fixed on Your will. Give him the a very happy and healthy new year. endurance which is needed when duties loom large. Give him I now ask that all remaining visitors leave the Senate concern for the people of our Commonwealth. Help him as he Chamber. strives to balance his duties as husband, as father and civil On behalf of Lieutenant Governor Singe} and the Members servant to the millions of citizens who will count on him. of the Senate, I want to thank you for being so patient this Send us all from this Chamber ready to celebrate today and morning. ready to work tomorrow, that our Commonwealth can reflect Your plans for Your kingdom on earth. May Your Holy Spirit DEPARTURE FOR INAUGURATION give him clear vision to see what is best for all of us. Give him health, happiness and peace of mind. We ask this, Father, The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The time having arrived for the Members of the Senate to go to the inaugural ceremo­ through Christ our Lord. Amen. nies, the Members of the Senate will line up in pairs at the The PRESIDENT. I would like to take a moment to thank center rear gate. Monsignor Smith for his inspiring words, which I am fortu­ You will line up in the following order: Sergeant-at-Arms; nate to hear regularly on Sundays. the Secretary; Chief Clerk; Members of the Senate and their wives. 1991 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 31

The Chair declares a recess of the Senate until 1:00 p.m. PETmONS AND REMONSTRANCES

AFTER RECESS (The following prepared statement was made a part of the record at the request of the gentleman from Washington, The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The time of recess having Senator STOUT:) elapsed, the Senate will be in order. December 6, 1990 UNIONTOWN, PA-Senate Minority Whip, J. William UNFINISHED BUSINESS Lincoln was recently honored with the 1990 Penn State­ CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS Fayette Campus Outstanding Alumnus Award, according to Dr. John D. Sink, Campus Executive Officer. The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate the The "Outstanding Alumnus/Alumna of the Fayette following resolutions, which were read, considered and Campus" Award, established in 1985, honors former students adopted: of the Campus whose subsequent professional achievement Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mary T. warrants special recognition by their alma mater. Bill Lincoln, Schlager by Senator Afflerbach. 32nd District State Senator for Fayette and Somerset Coun­ Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Ernest ties, and Democratic Whip in the Pennsylvania State Senate is John Vasil by Senator Belan. the sixth recipient of this award. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and James William Lincoln was born October 27, 1940, in Mrs. John C. Adams by Senator Armstrong. Lemont Furnace, (Fayette County) Pennsylvania, to Phillip Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Maxwell and Catherine Elizabeth (Goodwin) Lincoln. In Mrs. John Kashey by Senator Bodack. 1958, Bill graduated from Connellsville Area High School, Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Tyson V. and spent his early career as a salesman, while raising four Harding and to the Seton-LaSalle High School Football Team sons with his wife, the former Sandra Joan Gambone. of Pittsburgh by Senator Fisher. In 1970, he was elected District Magistrate. While actively Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and engaged in raising his sons and supporting his family, Bill Mrs. Sherman Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fenstemaker and found time to attend Penn State-Fayette for two years. to Margaret M. Reese by Senator Helfrick. Between 1969 and 1971 he was a "Dean's List" student Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Wilbur majoring in pre-law/education. It is an experience he James Napper, Sr. by Senator Jones. cherishes, and his continued support for education in general Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and and higher education in particular testify to his commitment. Mrs. Emmert F. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Banks, Mr. Bill was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representa­ and Mrs. Paul J. Casey, Mr. and Mrs. Norbert S. Gonsman, tives in 1973, where he served until 1978 when he was elected Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Imler, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin P. to the Pennsylvania Senate. During his years in the House, he Jodon, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kopac, Mr. and Mrs. Leon P. was active in supporting educational and environmental Loose, Mr. and Mrs. Roy D. Lynn, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Charles issues, interests that he continues in the Senate. R. Shoenfelt, Reverend and Mrs. William A. Slick, Mr. and In 1979, he took his seat in the Pennsylvania Senate. For Mrs. Clairmont C. Treese, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Young the next decade, he rose steadily in the leadership of the and to Mr. and Mrs. Leo E. Walter by Senator Jubelirer. Senate, serving as Chairman of the Environmental Resources Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Dr. Charles and Energy Committee and as a Member of the Education A. McLaughlin by Senator Loeper. Committee. In 1985, he was elected Whip of the Democratic Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Caucus. Mrs. Paul A. Lucas, Sr. by Senator Mellow. As Whip, he led the fight for increased funding for Penn­ Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and sylvania's Schools, for an $18,SOO minimum salary for teach­ Mrs. Donald Galbraith by Senator Reibman. ers, for expanding the scope of the Pennsylvania Higher Edu­ Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Sophia C. cation Assistance Agency, for the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Otto by Senator Rhoades. Investment Authority and for increasing the minimum wage. Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Bill is Chairman of the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pol­ Mrs. Leonard Hoover and to Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Hoe by lution Control and Conservation Committee, a Member of Senator Stapleton. the Board of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Congratulations of the Senate were extended to Mr. and Agency, and a Member of the State Transportation Advisory Mrs. Mike Pavlock and to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Levkulich by Committee, the Senate Transportation Committee, the Senate Senator Stout. Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, the Legis­ lative Audit Advisory Commission and the Mining and Recla­ mation Advisory Board. Throughout his political career, as he has ac~pted honors and garnered more prestige, Bill has never forgotten some 32 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE JANUARY 15, basic lessons learned in Fayette County. He has never for­ MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD gotten his roots, he has aggressively represented our interests OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY in Harrisburg and throughout the state. He has never for­ EDUCATION AND LICENSURE gotten the importance of education, to himself and to people January 14, 1991. of all ages, everywhere. He has never forgotten the need to preserve and protect our environment. And he has never for­ To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of gotten the importance to each and every one of us of a decent Pennsylvania: job at a decent salary. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate In 1988 Bill Lincoln was elected a member of the Penn for the advice and consent of the Senate, Helen M. Kauffman (Public Member), 4604 Harwich Road, Harrisburg 17109, State-Fayette Campus Advisory Board and serves on its Aca­ Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for reappoint­ demic Affairs Committee. Through his leadership, the Legis­ ment as a member of the State Board of Occupational Therapy lature passed, and Governor Casey signed into law, $7.1 Education and Licensure, to serve for a term of three years and million for new building construction at the Fayette Campus! until her successor is appointed and qualified. The ultimate measure of any university is the accomplish­ ROBERT P. CASEY. ments of its alumni. Bill Lincoln certainly epitomizes the MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD unique achievements that a Penn State education makes possi­ OF PODIATRY ble. He proves the point that what a society invests in the edu­ January 14, 1991. cation of its citizens is returned many-fold in their later achievements. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate, Thomas H. Coleman, NOMINATIONS BY THE GOVERNOR M.D., 97 Lincoln Avenue, Carbondale 18407, Lackawanna County, Twenty-second Senatorial District, for reappointment as REFERRED TO COMMTITEE a member of the State Board of Podiatry, to serve for a term of The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate the four years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period. following communications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, which were read as ROBERT P. CASEY. follows, and referred to the Committee on Rules and Execu­ tive Nominations: HOUSE MESSAGES MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD HOUSE CONCURS IN SENATE OF AUCTIONEER EXAMINERS CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS January 14, 1991. The Clerk of the House of Representatives informed the To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Senate that the House has concurred in resolutions from the Pennsylvania: Senate, entitled: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate Recess Adjournment. for the advice and consent of the Senate, Margaret H. Hamilton Joint Session. (Public Member), 1036 Liberty Street, Franklin 16323, Venango County, Twenty-first Senatorial District, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Auctioneer Examiners, to serve for APPOINTMENTS BY a term of three years or until her successor is appointed and quali­ PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE fied, but not longer than six months beyond that period. ROBERT P. CASEY. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair wishes to announce that he has made the following appointments: MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Michael S. Long as Staff Administrator for the Majority OF CLARKS SUMMIT STATE HOSPITAL Caucus. January 14, 1991. Senator J. Doyle Corman reappointed as a member of the To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Local Government Commission. Pennsylvania: Senator John J. Shumaker as a member of the Capitol In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate Preservation Committee. for the advice and consent of the Senate, John J. Jennings, 1715 Senator Roger A. Madigan as a member of the Advisory Capouse Avenue, Scranton 18509, Lackawanna County, Twenty­ Council for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired. second Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Senator Clarence D. Bell as a member of the Legislative Board of Trustees of Clarks Summit State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January, 1993, and until his successor is Budget and Finance Committee. appointed and qualified, vice George N. Pegula, Olyphant, Senator James J. Rhoades as a member of the Education whose term expired. Commission of the States. ROBERT P. CASEY. 1991 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 33

ADJOURNMENT

Senator LOEPER. Mr. President, I move the Senate do now adjourn until Monday, January 28, 1991, at 2:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, unless sooner recalled by the Presi­ dent pro tempore. The motion was agreed to. The Senate adjourned at 2:10 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.