COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA 1Urgtnluttnr 3Jouruul WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1974

Session of 1974 IS8th of the General Assembly Vol. 1, No. 132

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES By Messrs. GEKAS, HARRIER, M. E. MILLER, JR., E. H. SMITH, LINCOLN, D. M. DAVIS, MORRIS The House convened at 1 p.m., e.d.t. and DININNI HOUSE BILL No_ 2149 THE SPEAKER (Kenneth B. Lee) IN THE CHAIR An Act amending "The Local Tax Enabling Act," ap­ proved December 31, 1965 (P. L. 1257, No. 511), increas­ Ing the amount of authorized exemptions from certain PRAYER taxes. REVEREND ALVIN J. SIMMONS, chaplain of the Referred to Committee on Local Government. House of Representatives and pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offered the following By Messrs. BEREN, BLACKWELL, PITTS, prayer: SALVATORE, HILL, WILLIAMS, MYERS and R. W. WILT HOUSE BILL No. 2150 Let us pray: o Thou God of Abraham, Isaac and J aoob. Thou who An Act amending "The Vehicle Code," approved April 29, 1959 (P. 1.. 58, No. 32), further regulating revocation didst hear their prayers in the years past and gone. They of operating privileges of those operating or controlling lived and served Thee and they were victorious. They the operation of motorcycles. believed Thy word, obeyed Thy voice and did bidding. Referred to on Transportation. We beseech Thee to hear our prayer this afternoon 8S Committee we call upon Thy holy name. Bless these Thy servants. Help us to think clearly and honestly without self-decep­ By Messrs. BLACKWELL, BEREN, PITIS, tion. Help us to spenk without pretense or exaggeration. SALVATORE, HILL, WILUAMS, MYERS and that no one may be misled by our conversation. R. W. WILT HOUSE BILL No. 2151 Help us to act with such straightforward integrity that An Act amending the act of August 6, 1963 (P. L. 511, no deed or work of ours may appear other than what it No. 267), entitled. as amended, "An act authorjzing police in pursuit of felons or persons who have committed mis­ really is. Keep us strong to do the right, not lor our­ demeanors or surrunary offenses to arrest, with or without selves alone but for all whom our words, our deeds, our a warrant, such offenders beyond the territorial limits of services may affect. the political subdivision in which the offense occurred," Make clear to us, 0 Righteous Father, every flaw of limiting its application to arrest made in the same county falsehood, every subtle device of insincerity, and give where the offense occurred. us grace to overcome all deceit and fraud and indirec­ Referred to Committee on Law and Justice. tion with the unaffected reality of a christian character. In the name of the God of Abraham. Amen. By Messrs. BLACh.'WELL, BEREN, PITTS, SALVATORE, HILL, WlLUAMS and MYERS JOURNAL APPROVAL POSTPONED HOUSE BILL No. 2152 The SPEAKER. Without objection, approval of the An Act providing for furnishing of programs and proj­ Journal for Tuesday, April 16, 1974, will be postponed eds by college students in urban areas to alleviate juven­ ile unrest and for the earning of college credits therefor until printed. for administration by the Department of Community Af: fail's, and making an appropriation. HOUSE BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED Referred to Committee on Law and Justice. By Mr. EARLY HOUSE BILL No. 2147 By Messrs. BEREN, BLACKWELL, PITIS, SALVATORE, HILL, Wll.LIAMS and MYERS An Act relating to travel agencies; providing for the licensing and bonding of travel agencies; and prescrib­ HOUSE BILL No. 2153 ing remedies and penalties. An Act establishing the Pennsylv:m.ia Council on Youth; Referred to Committee on Consumer Protection. imposing duties on the council to develop and coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive health, education. By Messrs. GEKAS, HARRIER, E. H. SMITH, D. M. recreation. employment, and rehabilitation program for the prevention of youth delinquency and related problems; DAVIS, MORRIS, LINCOLN and NOYE providing for emergency treatment; providing for treat­ HOUSE BILL No. 2148 ment and rehabilitation alternatives to the criminal pro­ cess for youth delinquency and making an appropriation. An Act amending "The Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law," approved May 21, 1943 (P. L. 571, No. Referred to Committee on State Government. 254), increasing the amount of authorized exemptions from certain personal taxes. By Messrs. KENNEDY and KELLY Referred to Committee on Local Government. HOUSE BILL No. 2I54 4188 LEGISLATIVE ",OURNA(;.-HOUSE April 17,

An Act regulating outdoor lighting 10r certain real prop­ By Messrs. ECKENSBERGER, RITTER, ZELLER and erty and prescribing penalties. ZWIKL HOUSE BILL No. 2161 Referred to Committee on Labor Relations. An Act amending "The County Code," approved August 9, 1955 (P. 1.. 323, No. 130), providing for expense allow­ By Messrs. KE..~EDY and ARTHURS ances for justices of the peace. HOUSE BILL No. 2155 Referred to Committee on Local Government. An Act amending the act of December 27, 1965 (P. 1.. 1237, No. 502). entitled "An act establishing regional cor­ By Messrs. KAHLE, FOOR, MEBUS, RlTrER and rectional facilities administered by the Bureau of Correc­ DeMEDIO BOUSE BILL No. 2162 tion as part of the State correctional system; establishing standards for county jails, and providing for inspection An Act amending the act of July 8, 1919 (P. 1.. 782, and classification of county jails and for commitment to No. 319), entitled, as amended, "An act providing that State correctional facilities and county jails. clerks. appraisers, investigators and other persons a9sist­ ing the registers of wills in the collection of inheritance Referred to Committee on Law and Justice. taxes. ••." providing for the payment 01 compensation and expenses by the Deparbnent of Revenue. By Messrs. ECKENSBERGER, RIITER, ZELLER and Referred to Cormnittee on Local Government. ZWIKL HOUSE BILL No. 2156 An Act amending the "Second Class County Code," ap­ By Messrs. WESTERBERG, PETRARCA, A. K. prove4 July 28, 1953 (P. 1.. 723, No. 230), providing for HUTCHINSON, DOMBROWSKI, DiCARLO, justices at the peace. HARRIER and R. O. DAVIS HOUSE BILL No. 2163 Referred to Cormnittee on Local Government. An Act amending "The Liquid Fuels Tax Act/' ap­ proved May 21, 1931 (P. 1.. 149, No. 105), exempting from taxation liquid fuels used in vehicles operated by mass By Messrs. PANCOAST, WILSON, GALLAGHER, transportation systems and school buses and further pro­ BENNETT, KOLTER, MALADY, Mffi TOL~ viding for refunds. Messrs. ROMANELLI, A. K. HUTCHINSON, HARRIER, CAPUTO, FEE, SHUPNIK, BONETTO, Referred to Committee on Transportation. EARLY, TRUSIO, SCHMITT, MUSTO, WARGO, By Messrs. WRIGHT, WEIDNER, BURNS and IRVIS, DeVERTER, RENNINGER, GALLEN, RENNINGER HOUSE BILL No. 2164 BURKARD'f, ZORD, ANDERSON, ZEARFOSS, An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Election Code," D. S. HAYES, BEREN and HALVERSON approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1333, No. 320), revising pro­ BOUSE BILL No. 2157 visions relating application for application to absentee An Act amending the "Public School Code 01 1949," voting and providing penalties. approved March 10, 1949 (P. 1.. 30, No. 14), providing that Referred to Committee on State Government. flags, belts, apparel and devices supplied to school safety patrols, senoal police officers. and special school police By Messrs. FRANKENBURG, NOYE and BYERLY be visible both day and night. BOUSE BILL No. 2165 Referred to Committee on Education. An Act making it a crime to publicly fail, under cer­ tain circumstances, to show respect for the flag of the By Messrs. THOMAS, McCUE, PITTS, HOPKINS, United States or the National Anthem of the United PANCOAST and ANDERSON States. BOUSE BILL No. 2158 Referred to Committee on Law and Justice. An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P. 1.. 1257, No. 511), further providing for exemptions and By Messrs. FRANKENBURG and BYERLY occupational privilege taxes, changing the rate limitation BOUSE BILL No. 2166 on wage or income taxes and further providing for col­ lection at source of and forms for wage or income taxes, An Act regulating certain bousing of students on cam­ repealing occupation taxes based on a perceD'tage or mill­ puses of colleges and universities and providing penalties. age basis and per capita, poll or other similar head taxes. Referred to Committee on Law and Justice. Reterred to Committee on Local Government. By Messrs. KNEPPER, WEIDNER, BURKARDT, By Messrs. HARRIER, ZEARFOSS, RITTER, BONETTO, MALADY and PARKER ECKENSBERGER, BUTERA and W. W. WILT BOUSE BILL No. 216'7 HOUSE BILL No. 2159 An Act amending UThe First Class Township Code," approved June 24, 1931 (P. L. 1206, No. 331), changing An Act amending uTbe Vehicle Code," approved April the provisions relating to fixing the salary, compensa­ 29, 1959 (P. L. 58, No. 32), providing for facsimile signa­ tion and emoluments of elected officers of the township. tures on certain applications for renewal of vehicle regis­ trations and prescribing penalties. Referred to Committee on Local GovernmenL Referred to Committee on Transportation. By Messrs. DiCARLO, McMONAGLE, M. E. MILLER, JR., HASKEL~ HOPKINS, D. S. HAYES, VOLPE, By Messrs. HARRIER, PETRARCA, A. K. ZWIKL, BELLOMINI, PETRARCA, LINCOLN, HUTCHINSON, DOMBROWSKI and DiCARLO D.M.DAVIS,VIPOND,DOMBROWS~and BOUSE BILL No. 2160 LAUGHLIN BOUSE BILL No. 2168 An Act amendin,(i( the "Fuel Use Tax Act,'" approved An Act amending the ''Public School Code of 1949," January 14, 1952 (P. L. J965, No. 550), exempting from approved March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30), further providing for taxation the fuels used in vehicles operated by mass trans­ Commonwealth payments on account of pupil transporta­ portation systems and in school buses. tion. Rei:erred to Committee on Transportation. RefeI'Ted to Committee on Education. 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4189

By Messrs. McCUE. GLEASON, SHANE, HALVERSON, sixty-five years and providing for payments from the L. E. SMlTH, ENGLEHART, ZWIKL, YAHNER and moneys in the General Fund in the State Treasury for losses of moneys due to tax exemptions granted by this BYERLY HOUSE BILL No. 2169 act. An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Election Code," approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1333, No. 320), further pro­ Referred to Committee on Ways and Means. viding for the form of ballot in certain special elections. By Messrs. LETTERMAN, LAUDADIO, BENNETT, Referred to Committee on State Government. ARTHURS, RENWICK, FEE and GALLEN HOUSE BILL No. 2176 By Messrs. WILSON, SCHMlTT, BURKARDT, M. E. MILLER, BURNS, MORRIS, MALONEY, HASKELL, An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Consolidated Pennsylvania Statutes, redefining the WAGNER, WEIDNER, GLEASON, KNEPPER, definition of firearm. KOLTER and JONES HOUSE BILL No. 2170 Referred to Committee on Law and Justice. An Act amending the "Public Utility Law/' approved May 28, 1937 (P. L. 1053, No. 286), further providing 10r By Messrs. LETTERMAN, DOYLE, LAUDADIO, rates and rate-making, certain accounting and budgetary matters, regulation of contract carriers and brokers, gen­ BENNETT, ARTHURS, SHELHAMER, ZWIKL, eral powers of the commission, procedure before the com­ FEE and GALLEN HOUSE BILL No. 2177 mission and penalties. An Act relating to the manufacture, sale and posses­ Referred to Committee on Consumer Protection. sion of certain camping equipment; and providing a penalty. By Messrs. WILSON, SCHMlTT, GEESEY, SHANE, Referred to Committee on Consumer Protection. BURNS, BURKARDT, M. E. MILLER, MORRIS, MALONEY, HASKELL, WAGNER, WEIDNER, By Messrs. W. W. WILT, PIPER and RENWICK KNEPPER, M. E. MILLER, JR., KOLTER and HOUSE BILL No. 2178 JONES HOUSE B1LL No. 2171 An Act limiting the municipal and township taxes that An Act amending the act of March 31, 1937 (P. L. 160, may be imposed on certain persons. No. 43), entitled l'An act creating a commission to be known as the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission; Referred to Committee on Local Government. * '" ... ," changing the method of selecting members of the commission and their qualifications and compensation; and further providing for quorum, filling vacancies, conduct SENATE MESSAGE of investigations, counsel of the commission and certain BILLS FOR CONCURRENCE improper prior and subsequent employment of commis­ sioners and their employes. The clerk of the Senate, being introduced, presented Referred to Committee on Consumer Protection. for concurrence bills numbered and entitled as follows: SENATE BILL No. 722 By Messrs. WILLIAMS, R.ICHARDSON, BLACKWELL, BEREN, HILL, SALVATORE, MYERS, PITTS, An Act amendin~ the act of December 31, 1965, (P. L. BARBER, DiCARLO, DOMBROWSKI and 1257, No. 511),. entItle~ "The. Local Tax Enabling Act," further regu!atmg credlt for mcorne taxes paid to school LAUGHLIN HOUSE BILL No. 2172 districts of the first class A. An Act establishing the office of State Youth Program Ombudsman to audit programs on youth violence and Referred to Committee on Local Government. gang warfare and to submit periodic reports and recom­ mendations; and making an appropriation. SENATE BILL No. 1484 Referred to Committee on State Government. An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P. L. 90 No. 21), entitled "Liquor Code," authorizing limited By Messrs. J. T. WALSH, ROMANELLI, EARLY, wineries to sell, receive and use certain bulk wines. CESSAR, MALADY, ZORD, KNEPPER and WELLS Referred to Committee on Liquor Control HOUSE BILL No. 2173 SENATE BILL No. 1507 An Act amending the "Vital Statistics Law of 1953," approved June 29, 1953 (P. L. 304, No. 66), providing 10r An Act defining honey and regulating its sale and the corree-tion of misspelled names on birth certificates. labeling and sale of imitations of honey; and providing penalties for violation. Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare. Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Dairy In­ By Messrs. J. T. WALSH, ROMANELLI, EARLY, dustries. CESSAR, MALADY, ZORD, KNEPPER and WELLS HOUSE BILL No. 2174 HOUSE RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED AND An Act amending the HSecond Class County Code," REFERRED approved July 28, 1953 (P. L. 723, No. 230), providing for By Messrs. BEREN, BLACKWELL, PITTS, disabled American veterans as members on the board of managers of a memorial hall. SALVATORE, fiLL, WILLIAMS and MYERS RESOLUTION No. 189 Referred to Committee on Local Government. Rule 43 of the House of Representatives be amended By Messrs. J. T. WALSH, ROMANELLI, EARLY, Referred to Committee on Rules. CESSAR, MALADY, ZORD, KNEPPER and WELLS HOUSE BILL No. 2175 By Messrs. KENNED); and PIPER An Act granting certain exemptions from the payment RESOLUTION No. 190 of real estate taxes for certain persons over the age of The House of Representatives does hereby urge Gov~ 4190 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17,

ernor Milton J. Shapp to proclaim the month of May as in what can be done when people roll up their sleeves and Senior Citizens Month in the Commonwealth of Pennsyl· go to work. vania. Mr. Speaker, I am also extending an invitation to all Referred to Committee on Rules. Pennsylvanians to visit the Greater Lewistown Area and enjoy themselves in a friendly atmosphere of together­ By Messrs. FRANKENBURG. BURKARDT, NOYE, ness. BYERLY and KUSSE They will return home with an incentive which could (Concurrent) RESOLUTION No. 191 make every neighborhood in Pennsylvania a birthplace of The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Penn­ community pride and development. sylvania declares that the government of the United States Mr. Speaker, everyone respects hard work.. positive should maintain and protect its sovereign rights and juris­ diction over the Panama Canal and Zone, and should in accomplishments, faith in ability to meet whatever trials no way cede, dilute, forfeit. negotiate, or transfer any of tomorrow may bring and win. The Lewistown Area has these sovereign rights, power, authority. jurisdiction, ter· earned that respect. ritory, or property that are indispensably necessary for the protection and security of the United States and the Thank you, Mr. Speaker. entire Western Hemisphere. Referred to Committee on Rules. BILLS REREPORTED AS COMMITI'ED By Messrs. BIXLER, GLEASON, SHANE, GOODMAN, HOUSE Bn.L No. 189 By Mr. SELTZER O'BRlEN, SHELHAMER and DREIBELBIS An Act establishing a scenic and recreation trails sys­ RESOLUTION No. 192 tem; providing for the designation, administration, regu­ The Speaker of the House of Representatives of the lation and acquisition of scenic recreation and connecting Commonwealth of Pennsylvania appoint a bipartisan com· side trails and trail rights-ai-way; conierring powers and mittee of six members, three from the majority and three imposing duties upon the Department of Environmental from the minority, to conduct a thorough investigation of Resources and providing penalties. the impact of the Conrail Plan on Pennsylvania's economy Rereported from Committee on Appropriations. and also to study the possibility of the State acquiring any track abandoned as a result of this plan. HOUSE BILL No. 190 By Mr. SELTZER Referred to Committee on Rules. An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through the Department of Environmental Resources, to enter into such agreements and to acquire such interest PERMISSION TO ADDRESS HOUSE as may be necessary to establish, protect and maintain the Appalachian Trail and providing for the establishment, Mr. DeVERTER requested and obtained unanimous can· protection and maintenance of such trail. sent to address the House. Mr. DeVERTER. Mr. Speaker, it gives me a great Rereported from Committee on Appropriations. deal of pleasure today to announce that part of the dis­ BOUSE BILL No. 247 By Mr. SELTZER trict that I represent has become the recipient of the 1973 All-American City Award awarded by the National An Act amending the "Public School Employes' Re­ tirement Code of 1959," approved June 1, 1959 (P. L. 350). Municipal League. redefining 4'final average salary." The Greater Lewistown Area competed with more than 100 other entrants throughout the United States and was Rereported from Committee on Appropriations. the only finalist named from Pennsylvania. It, indeed, gives me great pleasure to be the State BOUSE BILL No. 295 By Mr. SELTZER Representative of an area that is proving what people An Act amending the "Consolidated Pennsylvania Stat­ can and will do when faced with a natural disaster, busi­ utes," approved November 25. 1970 (No. 230). adding pro­ ness pullout, and economic decline. visions reJating to the valuation and assessment of real property subject to local taxation, making an appropria­ They fought back against these odds. Tbey won the tion, imposing duties on the State Tax Equalization battle against a bleak future for their neighborhoods, Board., requiring certification of county directors of as. and they will win the war against the challenges yet to be sessments and assessors, prescribing penalties, and making faced. repea!Jl. These are proud people. They are fighters, and each Rereported from Committee on Appropriations. one has the spiritual and moral fortitude needed to become all-American citizens in an all-American city. BOUSE BILL No. 1880 By Mr. SELTZER I am proud to represent people who are willing to work An Act making an appropriation to the Department of toward steady community growth and who are willing to Agriculture to assist the Commonwealth's 4-H Club horse help themselves and their neighbors in time of trouble, and pony show program by paying the expenses of hold­ who are also willing to cooperate in a common bond of ing ten 4-H Club shows and in addition a Statewide show to be held in the fall of the year as preliminary to the friendship. Keystone International Livestock show. Mr. Speaker. the people of the Greater Lewistown Area are well on the road to economic re<:overy. We have im­ Rereported from Committee on Appropriations. proved health services. We can point with pride to our downtown redevelopment. SENATE Bn.L No. 1344 By Mr. SELTZER Today, Mr. Speaker, I am extending an invitation to An Act amending the act of May 5. 1933 (P. L. 284, No. each member of this House to come and see for them­ 104), entitled, as amended, "Malt Beverage Tax Law," selves what the Greater Lewistown Area has accomplish­ providing for emergency malt or brewed beverage tax credits. ed sin,ce it was belted by Tropical Storm Agnes. You will leave this 1973 all-American city as a firm believer Rereported from Committee on Appropriations. 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4191

BILLS REPORTED AND CONSIDERED The House proceeded to second consideration of House FIRST TIME bUl No. 715, printer's No, 2871, entitled: HOUSE BILL No. 1998 By Mr. LAUDADIO An Act amending "The Game Law," approved June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1225, No. 316), providing for the issuance of An Act authorizing the Department of Property and initial licenses and imposing further duties on the com­ Supplies, wit.h the approval of the Governor and the mission relative to the giving of instructions in the safe Secretary of Environmental Resources, to sell and convey handling of firearms and bows and arrows. to Greene Township a portion of the Irishtown Planta­ tion Road, in Greene Township. Franklin County, Penn­ And said bill having been considered the second time sylvania and agreed to, Reported from Committee on Conservation. Ordered, to be transcribed for third consideration. BOUSE BILL No. 2145 By Mr. SELTZER BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION An Act making an appropriation to the Trustees of the Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital of Philadelphia, Agreeable to order, Pennsylvania for cardiac research. The House proceeded to third consideration of House bill No. 643, printer's No. 2887, entitled: Reported from Committee on Appropriations. An Act amending "The Vehicle Code," approved April SENATE BILL No. 359 By Mr. POLITE 29 1959 (P. L. 56, No. 32) further providing for size of vehicles, tractors and loads; authorizing special permits An Act amending the act of July 20, 1917 (P. L. 1158, for the transportation of housing units and changing pen­ No. (01), entitled "An act to fix, regulate and establish alties as to permit violations. the fees to be charged and received by constables in this Commonwealth," changing the fee for serving a complaint On the question, in landlord and tenant proceedings. Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration? Reported from Committee on Judiciary. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Lehigh, Mr. Zeller. BILL REPORTED AS AMENDED Mr. ZELLER. Mr. Speaker, I myself am not aware of SENATE BILL No. 119 By Mr. STAHL what this bill is. It is not on the calendar, is it? I am not aware of what the bill is, and many Representatives An Act amending the act of March 18, 1875 (P. L. 28, No. 31), entitled HAn act to authorize the judges of the here have asked me what this bill is all about. Could it several courts throughout the Commonwealth to fix the be explained? number of the regular terms of said several courts and The SPEAKER. Would one of the sponsors of the bill the times for holding the sartle, the time for summoning care to explain the bill for the edification of the gentleM the grand jury and for the returns of constable, alderM man and justices of the peace to the same," providing for man from Lehigh, Mr. Zeller? the summoning of county and State-wide investigative grand juries, prescribing their manner of operation and The Chair recognizes the gentleman from# Delaware, powers, including among such powers the power to in­ Mr. Ryan. vestigate criminal activity, to indict, and the power to Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, I will try and do this briefly. issue reports. I have laryngitis and I am having trouble talking. Reported from Committee on Law and Justice. Mr. Speaker, the law presently permits oversized articles to be transported on the highways with a special REPORT OF COMMITrEE OF CONFERENCE permit being issued. This bill would permit, among otber ON HOUSE BILL No. 1304 things, modular homes or modular housing units, which are these prefabricated units that are transported and Mr. GALLEN. Mr. Speaker, I present the report of the then stacked like blocks, to be transported if the Secre­ Committee of Conference on House bill No. 1304. tary issues a permit for it. The SPEAKER. The report will lie over for printing The bill was amended here the other day to restrict the imder the Rule.. transportation of these units to two in number. It is to transport from the point of manufacture to a single LEAVES OF ABSENCE destination. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the majority The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman whip. from Lehigh, Mr. Zeller, Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, I have no requests for leaves Mr. ZELLER. Mr. Speaker, according to the bill, we of absence. are going to allow anything on the road and it is just a The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman matter of the Secretary giving a permit. This is leaving from Northampton, Mr. Prendergast. it wide open, and I would think that the members should Mr. PRENDERGAST. Mr. Speaker, I request leave. of think twice before they vote on this one because our absence for Messrs. lRVIS, RIEGER, BELLOMINI and highways are dangerous enough the way they are. WISE for today's session. The SPEAKER. Without objection, leaves are granted. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Columbia, Mr. Shelhamer. CALENDAR Mr. SHELHAMER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to the attention of the House a couple things that have happened in the last month or two that I think should BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION affect this vote. Agreeable to order, You may remember that back following the Secretary 4192 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17,

of Transportation's view that we could transport 14.-foot­ The maximum width that is now permitted on the wide trailers, he later rescinded that order and then highways is 12 feet. So a house trailer over 12 feet, for said that the trailers which came from Pennsylvania example, cannot be hauled on the highways. manufacturers would be allowed to be transported, the So this does not in any way aUect the overwidth at remaining amount, with a special permit. all, or the overweight, and the fine in the bill is doubled . Now, seemingly. those of us who saw that order felt because you are having two modular homes placed on that it was a good One and a just one. and I think it was. one trailer. from the Secretary's standpoint. But the problem was, I urge the support of this bill. an out-of-state manufacturer took the Secretary of Trans­ The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman pOrtation to task in court. When the Secretary allowed from Butler, Mr. Arthurs. pennsylvania units to move, he was taken to court by an Mr. ARTHURS. Mr. Speaker, could r make inquiry of Qut-af-state manufacturer who had requested to have his Mr. Bonetto, please? units moved through Pennsylvania. The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman from Allegheny, He had initially refusec;1 to allow those units to move Mr. Bonetto. consent to interrogation? through Pennsylvania. However, because there was a Mr. BONETTO. Yes. provision in our law that allowed him to give a permit The SPEAKER. The gentleman may proceed. to Pennsylvania manufacturers, the court held-as I re­ Mr. ARTHURS. Mr. Speaker, are you saying that even member that decision-that he would also have to give these units are not allowed to be over 12 feet wide? permission to the Qut-of·state units to move through our Mr. BONETI'O. They cannot be over 12 feet wide, be­ state. cause there is nothing in the bill that says or permits For that reason, I think we should be very careful in them to do so. setting legislation that may. in fact, tie our Secretary's Mr. ARTHURS. Okay. Then is there any maximum hands to an out-of-state manufacturer. For that reason, length? I think that we should either pass over the bill or vote it Mr. BONETTO. No, there is no maximum length, pro­ down for today. viding that the material hauled on any trailer shall not .The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman extend beyond 5 feet from the front extremity of the truck, and insofar as the back is concerned, we haul in from Delaware, Mr. Ryan. Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, as I understand the e£fect 01 this Commonwealth I beams and prestress beams 120 and this bill-and I am going to ask Mr. Bonetto to listen 130 feet long on our highways. 'rhese modular homes are carefully to what I say, if he can hear me-what it does far shorter than that. They are all with the permit. There is no question about it. is not increase in size or width that permitted to be Mr. ARTHURS. Okay, thank you. transported on our highways. The existing law says that these oversized items can Mr. BONETTO. The length is not a problem. It is be transported if they are incapable of further separa­ the width that is the problem. Mr. ARTHURS. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That is all tion. In other words, it is a big unit and they cannot bI"eak it down. This bill changes it only in that respect. I have. in that they are permitting two of these units to be trans­ The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman ported at the same time. from Columbia, 1>'lr. Shelhamer. The existing law says if you cannot break this oversize Mr. SHELHAMER. Mr. Speaker, perhaps the gentle­ article down, you can get the permit. Here you, of course, tnan could clear up one or two points for me that I meant could break two articles down by just making them one to ask originally. each. This just permits two of these things to be trans­ He mentioned that the length was no prohlem. Could ported at once instead of one. That is the distinction as you presently tell us what the legal length is now in r understand it. PennsylVania? A further distinction is that it increases the fine from Mr. BONETTO. The overall leugth of a tractor and $50 to $100 for violations of this act, but r did not think \railer is 55 feet. Any material that is hauled on a semi­ that this is what the genUeman was necessarily worried trailer impossible of a breakdown can be any length, so aboul long as you have a hauling permit. You can haul without I would yield at this time to :Mr. Bonetto to confirm a permit up to 70 feet. what I am saying. Despite the fact that this is my bill, Mr. SHELHAMER. Okay. Then going one step fur­ the amendments which went in went in at the suggestion ther, you say it would allow two modular units to be of the Transportation Committee. I would yield to Mr. hauled. What you are saying then is that you can. put Bonelto, Mr. Speaker. two of any length, if the Secretary agrees with it, that The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman you want, which really is extending the length of the from Allegheny, Mr. Boneito. trailers on the highway. Am I c-arrect on that? Mr. BONETrO. Mr. Speaker, this bill in no way Mr. BONETTO.. No, these modular. homes will fit on a changes the overall permitted width on our highways,. It tractor and tr~~. They_are not being towed as a house does pennit two modular home units to be hauled on one trailer. They are being hauled 1?Y a' semi-tractor and trailer. This does not allow or permit the 14-foot trailer trailer. The qverall length 'of a. semi-tractor and trailer a9 WQS when the Secretary designated that for a 3D-day empty is 55 feet. With a load, you can haul up to 70 period. feet without a permit. Anything beyond that would take The weight is no factor. All it does is provide for a special hauling permit. the manufacturers-and we do have them in this Com­ Mr. SHELHAMER. So what we are really doing then monwealth who provide jobs for people-to permit them by this bill is extending beyond 72 feet the length? to· haul two modular homes on one trailer. Mr. BONETTO. No. The problem here with the 1974. LEGISLATIVE .lOURNAL--HOUSE 4193 modular homes is the width. If you place this modular The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman home on a tractor trailer, it shall exceed the 8-foot width from Dauphin, Mr. Zimmerman. permitted in this Commonwealth; therefore, you need a Mr. ZIMMERMAN. :Mr. Speaker, will Mr. Ryan agree special hauling permit. to interrogation? The simplest thing to dl>-there will be two on the The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman from Delaware, same semi-trailer that will exceed the 8 feet in width. Mr. Ryan, consent to interrogation? Mr. SHELHAMER. You mentioned it earlier, I thought Mr. RYAN. Yes, sir. and understood you to say, that the width was not a The SPEAKER.. The gentleman may proceed.. problem but it would be in the length? Mr. ZIMMERMAN. Mr. Speaker, what will be the over- Mr. BONETTO. No; the width is the problem and not all length of tbe tractor and tbe two modular homes that the length you are golng to be hauling on the highway? Mr. SHELHAMER. And the width would be how? Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, whatever is permitted toda;;' Mr. BONETTO. Not to exceed 12 feet. as the overall length of- Mr. SHELHAMER. Not to exceed 12 feet? Mr. ZIMMERMAN. I am asking for a specific length. Mr. BONETTO. That is correct. You know how long they are. Mr. SHELHAMER. Does this provision in any way Mr. RYAN. No, I honestly do not know, Mr. Speaker. extend the length? Maybe Mr. Bonetio knows. Mr. BONETTO. No. Mr. ZIMMERMAN. Can Mr. Bonetto answer this ques- Mr. SHELHAMER. It may not be over 72 feet then? tion? Mr. BONETTO. You know, that is a big house. Mr. RYAN. My answer is: I do not know how long you Mr. SHELHAMER. That is not the question. The ques- can go with a special permit. I just do not know the tion is: Does this allow the Secretary to extend the answer to that. length beyond 72 feet? That is my question. This bill is not directed to permit any additional length Mr. BONETTO. No; it does not allow the Secretary or width. It is only introduced to permit two modular to extend the length of any piece of equipment hauled homes instead of one article. That is my answer. on our highways. I will yield to anybody who has superior knowledge All it says-the law is quite specifiC-is that anythlng than I have on this bill. . impossible of dismemberment exceeding 70 feet shall be Mr. ZIMMERMAN. Someone here should be able to with ,3 hauling permit. These modular homes do not give us the overall length of hauling two modular homes exceed the 70-foot length. on a trailer, plus a vehicle. Mr. SHELHAMER. But, Mr. Speaker, this bill gives My concern is traffic circles. Right now it is impos- the Secretary the right to promulgate new rules and sible to get around half the traffic circles in Pennsyl­ regUlations on those oversized loads. Does it not do that? vania, and If you extend this length too long, you are

Mr. BONETTO. He has the rightl so long as he stays going to have all the traffic circles tied up. within the law. Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, if I may. Mr. SHELHAMER. But what you are saying to the House is that he will not be going beyond 72 feet? Is The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman that the intent of both you and the sponsor of the bill? f.rom Delaware, Mr. Ryan. The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman yield? Mr. RYAN. What we are talking about, Mr. Speaker, is not the modular home, the movable home. These are The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Delaware, Mr. the modular housing units which, as I understand it, are Ryan. For what purpose does the gentleman rise? the types without wheels under them, the units that are Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, the gentleman, Mr. Sbel- put one on top of anotber like a block to build a home. hamer, asked what the intent of the sponsor of the bill I have no knowledge as to how long a manuiacturer was and I want to reply to that. The SPEAKER. The gentleman may proceed makes these, if that is your question. Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, this bill does not change the Mr. ZIMMERMAN. Tbank you, Mr. Speaker. existing law of Pennsylvania as to length, as to Width, The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman as to weight, as to anything other than instead of hav-. from Allegheny, Mr. Bonetto. iag something that was 65 feet long before, one thing, Mr. BONETTO. Mr. Speaker, for those of you who are under this bill, you could have two modular hornes that d b t th all 1 tb fir t f all ill .ame out to the 65 feet. concerne a ou e over eng, so, you w have to understand that in the hauling of these modular If, under the prior law, you could have a load on a tractor that was 12 feet wide, the existing law said you homes special type trailers are used, flatbed trailers. could only have one thing 12 feet wide. Under this bill, These trailers and the tractor shall not exceed 55 feet. you could have an eight and a four, a six and a s~ or The law now reads that any article hauled on a semi­ however else you come up to 12 feet. tractor and trailer not exceeding 70 feet in length does .I am watching my votes go to pieces. I am hoping to not require a special hauling permit. Any article impos. get some of them back by explaini..D.g that this does not sible of dismemberment over 70 feet requires a special change the law at all, except that you can now have an hauling. permit. article on that truck that is divisible in the sense that These modular homes, two of them on one special you can have two of these units instead of, under exist. trailer, do not exceed 70 feet, and the reason the special ing law, one article. That is the only change other than, hauling permit is necessary is because they are more than of course, the doubling of the fine; but the length, width, eight feet in width, but they shall not exceed the law of

sizel weight; all of that remains the same, except now 12 feet in width. That is the existing law now. in this one instance you can have- two units inst.ead of a So there is no problem insofar as the length, is can· single article on the truck cerned; the width is the problem; and we already per.. 4194 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17, mit 12-£00t trailers on the highway. house trailers, to be Tbe SPEAKER. Would the gentleman, Mr. Ryan, con- towed from one place to another. sent to interrogation? Mr. RYAN. Yes, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman The SPEAKER. The gen\leman may proceed from Butler, Mr. Arthurs. Mr. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I am concerned about Mr. ARTHURS. Mr. Speaker, one other thing of one the provisions on page 3 of the bill, line 25, section (E.1). of you two gentlemen just to clarify this: Is it not true I am confused as to the interpretation that that provision tha.t there is no length limit today if you have a permit? would receive. :Mr. BONETTO. Under the special hauling permit sec­ Let me ask you this first: Under present law, is there tion of the Motor Vehicle Code, there is no length, ex­ any limitation on the width of a load that a vehicle can cepting where a one-piece item that exceeds 70 feet in be carrying where a permit is involved? length shall require a hauling permit. Anything under MI'. RYAN. Yes, Mr. Speaker. The present law, as I 70 feet does not require a hauling permit. understand it, is that you cannot have anything over 8 Mr. ARTHURS. Okay. A hypothetical case then: Today feet on the highway unless you have a permit, and with we have many mobilehomes which are 12 by 60 feet a permit you may go to 12 feet. which are being transported on our highways. Under Mr. MALONEY. In other words, the Secretary of House bill No. 643, we are saying that if those were Transportation, if a permit is applied for, has the au­ modules, we could have two modular units 60 feet long thority under the present law, without House bill No. 643, each on one unit being pulled by a tractor? to issue a special permit for loads where the width would Mr. BONETTO. No. not exceed 12 feet? Is that correct? Mr. ARTHURS. Why? Mr. RYAN. I will yield to Mr. Bonetto. It is my un­ lVT...r. BONETTO. They would not exceed 60 feet in derstanding that that is correct, with the permit it can length if you had two modular homes on a specially-built go to 12 feet. flatbed trailer, but they would exceed the 8 feet in width, not to exceed 12 feet in width. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. ARTHURS. The only thing I am worried about, from Allegheny, Mr. Bonetto. Mr. Speaker, is the length. There is nothing regulating Mr. BONETTO. Yes, that is correct; 12 feet is the the length. Is that true? maximum. Mr. BONETTO. Yes, there is. Mr. MALONEY. You have answered my question. Mr. ARTHURS. What? Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. BONETTO. The special hauling permit which we My next question would be this: Ii we would adopt the issued for this particular bill will be issued because of provisions of House bill No. 643, under section (E.l), as its width and not because of its length. I interpret this, where it says, "Notwithstanding any Mr. ARTHURS. That is what I am saying. That is the other provisions of this act", and the present law would only concern which I have when we get on to some of have the maximum limitation of 12 feet, under section our two-lane highways, and we ran into this very same (E.1), the Secretary of Transportation, upon proper ap­ problem during the test-period time when they were plication, would have the right to grant or to issue a per­ allowing 14-foot trailers on our highway. I am think­ mit to transport two modular housing units on a single ing about one of our Federal routes going across Penn­ trailer where the width would be 15, feet? Is that correct? sylva..'1ia, and that is route 422, which is still heavily used. Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, no, that is not my under­ In many places it is a two-lane highway and when you standing of what this bill will do. This bill still would get a long unit on there-and I know that some people require that a permit be issued, but the Secretary would are going to come back and say that we haul bridge re­ be unable to issue a permit for units in excess of 12 feet. enforcing and steel across, and that is true, but here we I refer the gentleman to the following paragraph, where are getting into the housing business where we are going the law points out the size and weight prescriptions. to put many, many, many of these units out on the high­ Mr. MALONEY. All right, fine. Between the ques­ ways. I am afraid we are going to do a very bad injustice tions and answers I think that you have framed the issue to our traveling public. That is the only thing which for me, Mr. Speaker. And now my statement would be, concerns me. not in the form of a question, but the point is, with the I agree that it is good for low-rent housing and to get language of section (E.l) where it says, "Notwithstanding them from one spot to another, but I am concerned about any other provisions of this act to the contrary," in my the person who is out on the highway driving everyday. opinion--correct me if I am wrong-th~re would be no He is going to be held up, because I have complaints in perimeters in terms of width. my office and they lare from more than one person. I Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, I see what the gentleman is have them from about three or four persons· ih this one driving at. I do not happen to agree with him, however. case on one of these trailers being transported between The need for the wording of lINotwithstanding any Indiana and Kittanning and there was no way that they other provisions of this, act to the contrary" is intended could get past this unit. -and I do not mind that this be made part of the If we get these units out on there that are going to legislative intent of the bill-to refer to the prohibition run 60 and 70 and "80 feet overall, we are going to have in the existing law that these special permits can only be a hard time getting our general traffic past that unit. issued to transport matter that is incapable of further division. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman If the gentleman would pass over to page 4, he will see from Northampton, Mr. Maloney. at the very top, on line 1, that the existing law deals Mr. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, would Mr. Ryan con­ with "articles impossible of dismemberment exceeding sent to interrogation, please? the maximum ...." 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--HOUSE 4195

The present law prohibits the granting of a special Mr. "'AGNER. But as I read line 27, "... the trans­ permit today for two articles that would exceed the nor­ port of. two modular housing units on a single trailer ... ." mal length and width regulations. This would allow two what I am envisioning here is: Is it possible to put one articles that exceed the regulations to be transported. unit on one trailer pulled by one tractor, followed by For instance, in a modular housing unit it may be that a another one, and have four of these in a row with one kitchen unit is, let us say, 9 by 9--that way I am over the car in front and one car in the back with nothing in 8-foot limit no matter how I gD----rold yet, for the sake of between? expense or to spare the expense of transporting, you Mr. BONETTO. The answer to that question is, nb- might want to carry two of these 9 by 9 units on the solulely not. trailer. Mr. WAGNER. Thank you. Under existing law the Secretary does not have it The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Within his power to grant a special pennit to carry two from Delaware, Mr. Dorsey. 9 by 9 units, because of the requirement under existing Mr. DORSEY_ Mr. Speaker, would Mr. Bonetto agree law that it not be able to be further subdivided. That is to a brief interrogation? all this bill is designed to do. That is all it is intended The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman, Mr. Bonelto, to do. agree to interrogation? Mr. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, would it be fair to say Mr. BONETTO. Yes. that as the sponsor of the bill you would agree that you The SPEAKER. The gentleman may proceed. really do not need the language "Notwithstanding any Mr. DORSEY. I may be wrong, Mr. Speaker, but I other provisions of this act to the contrary"? think some of us misunderstand this bill. I did originally Well, I will withdraw the question. I think I have but I do not now; at least I do not think I do. raised the issue, and I guess it is up to us to decide which I think some of us are thinking in terms of mobile way we want go on it. to homes and housing units of that type, and we Clre think­ Thank you. ing of two housing units so long. This is speaking of The SPEAKER. The Chalr recognizes the gentleman modular housing units· used to build homes, private from Mo'ntour, Mr. Wagner. homes? Mr. WAGNER Mr. Speaker, back to the length of the Mr. BONETTO. That is correct. vehicle, again, it is my understanding now-I will address Mr. DORSEY. So they, quite naturally, would not be this to Mr. Bonetto-that at some point your warning cars as long as we are thinking? and flashing devices come in, at some length? Is that Mr. BONETTO. No. correct? Is it 72 feet on these units? Mr. DORSEY. Am I right or wrong? Mr. BONETTO. That is correct. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. DORSEY. We are not talking about house trailers from Allegheny, Mr. Bonetto. or mobile homes or any such thing? Is that right? Mr. BONETTO. Wel~ I think if you take a good close Mr. BONETTO. Correct. look at the bill on page 2, this is House hill No. 643, tske Mr. DORSEY. Thank you. a good look, it may answer your question very simply. Beginning on line 2, on page 2: "Vehicles with nondivisible loads may be of a total POINT OF ORDER width, including any load thereon. 01 one hundred two The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman (102) inches"-which is 8.If.1: feet, I think-uon highways from Lehigh, Mr. Zeller. For what purpose does the twenty (20) feet ... in width ....n gentleman rise? That is pennissible under the law, excepting, and then Mr. ZELLER. I rise to a point of order. it goes down and mentions about the Pennsylvania Turn· The SPEAKER. The gentleman will state it. pike and so forth. Mr. ZELLER. Would it he possible, Mr. Speaker, to You will find on line 11 where it says that in this par- scratch the board right now, because all we have up ticular bill no load shall exceed 120 inches,' which is 10 .here is this pressure on us with this board, seeing which feet. way it is going. Let us knock it off and give everybody Now it does not say anything about length, and under 'a fair chance this modular home breakdO'\vn that we are having hauled . with two on one trailer, they do not exceed the 70-foot The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman length permissible under the law now. from Lackawanna, Afr. Walsh. Mr. WAGNER. Well. Mr. Speaker, as I understand it Mr. T. P. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, wtll Mr. Ryan con­ now, when they move these they have to have a preced=- .sent to a f~w brief questions? ing and a following car. Is that correct? The SPEAKER. Will the majority whip consent to .Mr. BONETTO. Any article or material hauled on the .interrogatipn? highway of over-length, beyond the 70 feet, shall .have Mr. RYAN. Yeo; Mr• Speaker. a car in front and a car behind indicating that this IS an' The SPEAKER. The gentleman may proceed. oversize load. Mr. T. ~P. WALSH.. Mr. Speaker, I want· to readdress Mr. WAGNER. Well, I agree with- the gentleman here myself to what Mr. Dorsey just said, and that, I think, that this would allow you to put two units on the same is probably the basis of the problem in considering modu- flatbed. Jar llousing, and you had given the indication of maybe a Mr. BONETTO. Right. kitchen unit being a part of that housing. Mr. WAGNER. But I do not think anybody is going 'Now from my experience and from what knowledge I to haul something that is 100 feet long on the highways. have of the modular home industry, if you will take a Mr. BONETTO. We do. look at most of their prOduction, you will find that gen- 4196 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--HOUSE April 17, erally what they try to sell as modular housing might be Number one. this has not been rejected because it has a unit that is 28 to 35 feet in length and 12 feet wide and never been before the House. then taking that unit and joining it together. That prob- This bill has nothing to do with what you are referrG,g ably accounts for a great proportion of their modular to. If a person has a 50-foot unit that is 12 feet wide. he home sales. is prohibited from putting it on a 40-foot trailer today. Question number one is: What kind of flatbed trailer and these people would be prohibited from doing it. would this be hauled on, lhe normal 55- by 8*- foot- We are not changing this. The only thing we are \\oide flatbed? changing is that we are taking one unit and we are now Mr. RYAN. It is my understanding, Mr. Speaker, that going to permit two units- That is the only change. the manufacturers of these units have. in other states, Everything else is existing law. specially-designed trailers that these units can fit on.. ~1"r. T. P. WALSH. I understand that, but the point is However, here in Pennsylvania, I suppose right now. they this: Ii a mobile home manufacturer did not want to do are just hauling them on any trailer because they are this, there is nothing under the law to stop him from limited to one item. doing it. Mr. T. P. WALSH. Right. In other words, there is Mr. RYAN. I am advised-and I would again defer to nothing in this bill to stop someone from putting one oC the members here with more expertise-that the two 35-Ceet-Iong modular units on the same trailer, not existing law today prohibits excessive overhang. I do to exceed 70 feet. and yet put it on a 81h, - by 55-foot not know whether it is 5 feet that is permitted or just flatbed trailer, thereby creating the problem of the first what it is, but there are legal limitations as to what the modular unit overlapping by 4 feet, 2 on each side, or overhang can be. This does not change that. 25 percent of that bulk. Then the second unit is actu- Mr. T. P. WALSH. Well, that is the point I am trying ally going to only have 25 feet on the flatbed and 15 to get at then. What is the legal overhang, if anyhody feet overlapping. Tn other words, what we are going to knows that answer then? end up with, conceivably, here is that 40 percent of this I thank you. whole load is not going to have any base under it. Does Mr. Bonetto know the answer to that? I think if any of us-which I think all of us have Mr. RYAN. The legal overhang is 5 feet. done-have followed a 60- by 12-foot trailer, even when Mr. Westerberg is referring me now to the Pennsyl- the wheels are at the outside on the corners, they have vania Motor Vehicle Code, article IX, dealing with size, a tremendously hard time controlling themselves at speed weight, and construction, section 901, which has a 5-foot and on curves. permitted overhang. This bill does not change it. Now we get to the problem of allowing at least 40 per- Mr. T. P. WALSH. In other words, before they hit cent of that weight to run free. the road with anything 12 feet wide, they are going to As I read the bill, I think that can happen. Am I actually have an ll-foot-wide trailer to do it with. right or wrong? . Mr. RYAN. No. This is the length of the overhang, Mr. RYAN. I think you are wrong, Mr. Speaker, if and 8* and 3\2 feet would be the 12 feet anyway, so for no other reason than for practical purposes. I hardly you do not have the 5 Ceet even on the width. think that the manufacturers of an expensive modular Mr. T. P. WALSH. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. housing unit are going to take the chance or having a 25-loot overhang on a trailer. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Allegheny, Mr. Taddonio. Mr. T. P. WALSH. A 15-foot overhang. Mr. TADDONIO. Mr. Speaker, would Mr. Bonetto Mr. RYAL'l. Well, whatever. When you put your two submit to a brief interrogation? units together, you come up to 25 feet over, as I see it. The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman., Mr. Bonetto, sub- This does not change the existing law. If that would mit to a brief interrogation? be permitted for a single thing, then it would probably Mr. BONETTO. Yes, I will be permitted for this. But they are not trying to gyp lhe The S·PEAKER- The genUeman may proceed. Commonwealth or create safety factors; they are trying to Mr. TADDONIO. Just a quick question: Is the term get permission to put two units instead of one unit on a "modular housing units" defined in the Motor Vehicle tractor. ~e? Mr. T. P. WALSH. I am sure they are. Mr. BONETTO. I think it is. lVIr. RYA-~. I am told by Mr. O'Connell here, who Wait until the expert over on the other side reads the seems to he familiar with the project, that they designed Vehicle Code. the frames of these trailers to carry the units in the most The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the genUeroan practical way. from· McKean, Mr. Westerberg. I know little about trucking, but I think I know enough that it "is impractical.:"and the· weight limitations under Mr. WESTERBERG. Mr. Speaker, ·modular housing is our existing law would prohibit a large overhang of a not" defined. However, 'mobilehome" is, and it says: If, ,• designed and used exclusively for living quarters~ unit because of the weight.distribution on a tractor­ which exceedS "the maximum size and.-weights prescribed trailer. under the laws of this Commonwealth," . Me, 'T. P: WALSH. Wen, ·doeS it not'actually do that? And as I understand- it; a modular home is· used exclu­ Afr. RYAN.· This h~s nothing to do with that. sively and comes under the same .roles 'and"' regulations as Mr. T. P. WALSH. Wen I think it has, because what the definition of mobile home. we are actually talking about. probably is the safety fae,:, Mr. TADDONIO. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.. tor, ,and .that is why originally it was reject'ed in the first' Mr. Speaker, I would feel a· lot more comfortable with place, because of the factors involved; . this bill if it did have a definition" o·f modular hou'sing Mr. RYAN, . No, I do not think so.· units, 50 that we would not have the problem of possibly 1974. 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including mobile homes, because the way mobile homes are Mr. O'CONNELL. I think, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Ryan in­ built today, I am sure it would be very popular for some­ terpreted it properly. one to call them modular housing units. I just want to bring to the attention of the House that it is critical. It is critical because Pennsylvania is a The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman leader in this particular field, and some of these plants from Montgomery, Mr. McGinnis. that are now in existence are in jeopardy. They need Mr. McGINNIS. Speaker. I have listened to the de­ Mr. this kind of relief if they are going to maintain their bate on this bill and I think it has been clear that tbis is operations. Under no circumstances would this, in my not to extend the width or the length of anything now per­ opinion, jeopardize anything that exists on the Penn­ mitted. sylvania highways today. But it is critical to an in­ The Republican Party of Pennsylvania is supposedly dustry that needs a shot in the arm. I would suggest that dedicated to increasing the industry and the jobs in this we consider it favorably today. state. I want to take this time to thank my Democratic colleagues fOT increasing the jobs and industry in this state. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Dauphin, Mr. Dininni. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the minority Mr. DlNINNI. Would Mr. Bonetto consent to a brief leader. interrogation? Mr. FINEMAN. Mr. Speaker. there seems to be a The SPEAKER. Will the genUeman from Allegheny, genuine feeling of apprehension among a number of Mr. Bonetto, consent to interrogation? members expressed today that the overall length and per­ Mr. BONETI'O. Yes, I will haps the overall width which would be allowed by a per­ The SPEAKER. The gentleman may proceed. mit would exceed the established existing legal length and 1'.1r. DININNI. Mr. Speaker, the modular units as you established existing legal width. know them today, what are the overall sizes of them? I think the apprehension would be cured if this bill Mr. BONETTO. They vary. I would presume they were to say that he may issue a permit within the con­ vary. fines of the present existing legal width and present ex­ Mr. DININNI. In length? isting legal length. Mr. BONETTO. In length and possibly width, yes. Does that suggestion have any merit to it, Mr. Speaker'? Mr. DlNINNI. Do you have any length? Mr. BONETTO. No. I would not know exactiy what The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the majority the lengths may be. whip. Mr. DININNI. What you know as mobile homes, the Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, if the gentleman would re­ ones that are split in half-two 12-foot units-that are fer to page 3, line 29, at the bottom of that page, and taken out on the job site and put together and then that then again on page 4, that is the existing law. becomes a home, what does that refer to? The only thing that has been changed in the bill, if Mr. BONETrO. A mobile home'? In my opinion, that the gentleman would examine the bill, is the change that would be a house trailer. permits two units instead of the nonseparable units. Other than that, the law remains the same, again, other Mr. DININNI. A house trailer rather than a modular unit'? than the fine. Mr. BONETI'O. Right. That is an entirely different The references made to the existing law whenever situation. Those are towed by a tractor and not hauled on application shall be made, et cetera, et cetera, refers to a trailer. the sizes and widths prescribed therefor and the fees Mr. DININNI. It is still a single trailer, is it not? provided in this act. So I think that this is covered, Mr. Mr. BONETI'O. No. Speaker. The only thing the bill changed was the di­ Mr. DININNl. AIl right, let us go a little further then. visible part and the fines, Let us take the modular units as you know them today. Mr. FINEMAN. As I read that section (fl, it says: What would prevent the manufacturer from manufactur~ "Whenever application shall be made for a special permit ing a modular unit for. let us say, three rooms in a row­ to operate or move upon any highway modular housing living room, bathroom, and bedroom-as one unit, which units or articles impossible of dismemberment exceeding could go up as high as 5D or ·60 feet, and then build them­ the maximum size or weight prescribed therefor and the selves a special trailer with I beams to haul it, two of fee provided in this act is paid, such permit shall be.is­ them? Is there anything in thia bill that would prevent sued, but the permit may be subjected to such rules, regu­ that? lations, conditions or restrictions as the ·authority grant- Mr. BONETTO. U you ~e talking about length, the ing the permit shall deem necessary." .. law now is quite specific that a nondivisible load shall not Now I see nothing in that langUage that says ·the ex­ exceed 70 feet in -length without a permit. . isting legal length and the existing legal width. cannot Mr.. PININNI. Y"".. . be" exceeded, particularly· when you examine ~t· in Mr..BONETrp.. Anything beyond 70 f.eet needs a haul­ light of the statement in (e.ll, "Notwithstanding·any ing.· pe.rptit. The reason for. permitting the. Secretary other" provisions of this act' to ·the contrary.: ....'!. - of ~ansportation.tq issue p~rmits for modular homes is . Mr. RYAN. I am of the ojlinicn, Mr. Speaker---and because of th~r width. I do not believe that length is ~ tliis opiliiori is evidently shared by Mr. Bonello:and ME. problem.·· Westerberg-that the only thing this bill does is permit Mr. DININNI. How were they hauling them before? two units instead of one tiirit. and I am satisfied· to run Mr. BONETTO. Before they were pennitted only one the bill today. unit on a trailer. and the Secretary did not have the right or permission to issue a hauling permit for more than one The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman unit. AI~ we are doing ;here is permittip.g him to issue from Luzerne, Mr. O'ConnelL a permit for two units. 4198 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17,

Mr. DINlNNl. Well, this is the part that disturbs me. dustry that operates on a very small marginal profit. If Two units could go as high as 120 feet in length on these units are to be hauled great distances across not one trailer. just the Commonwealth but the nation-and they are, Mr. BONETTO. No. and Pennsylvania is a leader in this industry-they are Mr. DININNI. It certa.inly can, absolutely. You can going to find it very difficult, indeed, to withstand these take 1 beams and go up to that length and put wheels increased transportation costs with the soaring costs of under it and it becomes a trailer. a single flatbed trailer. motor fuel. And we are not talking about something in Mr. BONETTO. Mr. Speaker, I do not believe that a vacuum. This is tangible and real. two modular homes would be hauled, in my opinion, We are a leader. We can lose that status if we do not lengthwise. They would be hauled side by side not to give favorable consideration to this piece of legislation. exceed the permissible 70-foot length, if necessary, or not Thank you, Mr. Speaker. to permit it over 12 feet in width. Mr. DININNI. I do not think the bill says that. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. BONETTO. Well, if you read the bill I think it from Lehigh, Mr. Zeller. is covered. On page 2, it indicates to you that they shall Mr. ZELLER. Mr. Speaker, again I would like to say not exceed a maximum size in width and they can only that it is about time we quit the shadowboxing. We be hauled on a highway that is 20 feet ill width. So are being dazzled with footwork here today, meaning they are not hauled on every road of this Commonwealth. that all we have heard is: it appears, I think, we repre­ If you will look on page 2, beginning on lines 2 and 3 sent industry and jobs. The tremendous amount of lobby­ and go on down, you will notice that is what the existing ing on the tioor and the pressure of the board does not law is now. That does not change. bother me. but I am sure it might be shaking some of us up because of the fact- The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Butler, Mr. Arthurs. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the majority Mr. ARTHURS. I would like to mention just two things leader. For what purpose does the gentleman rise? here I think, Mr. Speaker, you are probably incorreet Mr. BUTERA. Mr. Speaker, to object to the inferences here when you say that these modular homes that go which the gentleman is making which are totally un­ out in two pieces today are not on a trailer. They are founded and improper. The only dazzling footwork we on a specially~built trailer and they are hauled to the are seeing is his. housing unit. They are slid off onto a"foundation and they The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman are then bolted together. And from what I understand from Lehigh, Mr. Zeller. from the industry. any time that a writ goes out in more Mr. ZELLER. Yes, Mr. Speaker, it takes a professional than one piece, it is then in some manner fastened to~ to know one. . gether on location. The minority leader is correct. Let us do a little Now this is what I am concerned about: If there are stUdying of the bill here, Let us find that the canoe two of these units that go out and someone wants to buy ride, Mr. Speaker, is down the Susqueharma. We will a modular home that is only 960 square feet-which is hit the Conowingo Dam an.d we are going to go for a nice a very small home today; it would probably be a small little splash on this one. two-bedroom house-that would still be a 12-foot-wide Let us take it nice and easy so we understand ~t real unit oniy 40 feet long, and today we have 12- by 60-foot clear. Let us start on page 3--exactIy what several have modular homes going out as single units. referred to, as well as the minority leader-UNotwith­ I still think that this says that you can have an unlimit­ standing any other provisions of this act to the contrary,lJ ed length here and I think that there should be some kind and so forth. Let us take it right nice and easy and let of a length limit put on. There is nothing in here. I us look right into where they take out the length. They think that even if they go to a small home, two pieces, have it bracketed out and say "size or weightJl-and that, that they can get a very long unit here and it is going Mr. Speaker, in my schooling, says anything of any size to make it very, very bad on our highways. or weight-prescribed therefor [in section 902]"- brack­ eted out. The SPEAKER. The Cbair recognizes the gentleman Now let us go to section 902. All the areas that describe from Blair, Mr. Hayes. length and width are out now. See what I mean? Nice Mr. S. E. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, the question has been and easy. asked as to the width and length of these modular units. Therefore, you have a bill here that they Have been First, what type of modular unit are we talking about? dazzling you with footwork on that will allow anything Vie are talking 'about a modular bathroom or a modular on the highway. ~he way they are. tryinR to snow you kitchen. And to answer the questions that have been on this nice warm day is that they have here about asked about the dimensions, the modular units that are modular homes. They are sympathizing with you, trying being produced do "not -exceed 8 feet, none of them. to reach in in an easy. way. Now then, the length will vary. Some of them are 8 by 8, a by 24, ·and they are the two main size dimensions. We are talking about anything in this bUL We are There are 8 by 22 and 8 by 3Q, but they are not manu­ not only talking about modular homes.. Mr. Speakerj we factured to any great extent in Pennsylvania. The modu­ are talking about everything, anythi,ng you would want lar units that we are talking about here today, as far as to haul down that highway. All right? dimensions are concerned, are 8 by 8 and not 14 by 8; We are talking about the small margin of profit. Are not 14 by anything. The width is not 14 feet; it is not we talking about the man, wife and his children and their even 12 feet. It is 8 feet in width, 8 by 8, 8 by 24. These safety? Are you more worried about the profits of in­ are the dimensions, basically, that we are talking about. dustry? Where are we headed? To reinforce what Mr. O'Connell said, we have an in- You know, we had a big meeting with this PRIDA or- 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--HOUSE 4199

ganization-big highway builders-which a lot of the boys Mr. MANDERINO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to point enjoyed recently. The next thing you are going to have out another area of this bill that I think needs attention. is the highways widened. You want to provide the funds An analysis of the bill indicated that the existing law to pay for that, too. allows oversized vehicles loaded with hay and straw in Before we get this thing slipped to us real easy, let us bulk to run on the highways not limited to the hours knock it down. I am telling you right now, if this bill between daylight and dusk. It says in the analysis that goes through in this form it is in right now, you can I read that the amendment on page 1, line 19, was going haul anything on the highways of Pennsylvania. to make the dawn-to-dusk application to the hay and straw vehicles in bulk. But as I read what was done, The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman they made the daylight-to-dusk limitation apply to hay from Northampton, Mr. Maloney. and straw vehicles and removed the daylight-to-dusk re­ Mr. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to state striction from indivisible loads. That conclusion is in­ to the members of this House the reason I am voting escapable. against House bill No. 643. If you will read this language with me, you can refute I happen to agree very much with what Mr. Hayes had it after I am finished. to say about our obligation to this industry in Pennsyl­ The SPEAKER, The Chair recognizes the gentleman vania that we are trying to help. I think it is important from Delaware, Mr. Ryan. For what purpose does the that we know today that by voting in favor of tbis piece gentleman rise? of legislation tbat what we are doing is helping tbat in­ dustry, but at. the same time we are giving the Secretary iI'!r. RYAN. If the gentleman would yield, it would of Transportation an unfettered hand in determining the seem to me that it would be more prudent for me at this length and width. time to suggest that the bill go over and we will entertain the amendments that some of the members have suggested. I disagree very strongly with l\'!r. Bonetto and Mr. Ryan and Mr. Westerberg as to the interpretation that this act Mr. MANDERINO. Do you agree that the matter in is going to receive. For example, Mr. Westerberg stood which dawn to dusk is written into the bill allows running up and said that section 902 of the Vehicle Code does at night with an indivisible load? have limitations on length and width, Yes, it does. I Mr. RYAN, No, I do not agree with that at this minute, agree with him. but I will be glad to lool!; it over. But the problem in this bill is on page 3. We are We have wasted an hour on this. I have watched the amending the entire Vehicle Code by this bill. It is vote go up and down. So while I am below the 102 an amendment to the Vehicle Code, and section 902 is in margin, it seems to me that I will accede to the wishes the Vehicle Code. What we are saying here is: "Not­ of my colleagues and suggest that the bill be passed withstanding any other provisions of this act to the con­ over for th~ day. trary." So what we are doing today is amending section This is an act of statesmanship on my part, Mr. Speake.r, 902 not only indirectly but directly, because on page 4 Mr. MANDERINO. I have no objection to that course they have eliminated, in terms of length and size. the of action being pursued. application of section 902 to these special permits. I am in favor of helping industry; I want to help this Mr. BUTERA moved that House bill No. 643, printer's industry; I am involved in this industry myself; but I No. 2887, be placed on the third consideration postponed strongly resent the answers that we have received today. calendar. I tbink thia bill should go back to the committee or should have been clarified. On the question, Will the House agree to the motion? I agree with Mr. Fineman that there is no reason why Motion was agreed to. the first six or seven words on page 3, line 25, have to appear there, except 10 give the Secretary an unfettered hand in giving out these permits. If that is what we MASTER ROLL CALL want to do, fine. The SPEAKER. Tbe Chair will now take the master r just happen to remember that 4 or 5 months ago the roll call. Secretary of Transportation allowed-I agree that it only applies to modular homes, but it is part of the overall The roll was taken as follows: industry, the housing industry-them to go from 12 to AndeIltOll, J. a Gallagher Malady Shane 14 feet. There was a hue and cry in all of our news­ Arthuro Gallen Maloney Shelhamer papers and our constituents were upset about it because Barber Geesey MaIldertno Shelton Bennett Geisler Marttno Shuman we had laws on the books and we felt that the Secre­ Beren C'.eka:.; McClatchy ShupnlX tary was not adhering to those laws, Berkes Gillette McCue Smith, C. Bittle Gleason McGinnis Smith, E. The best reason I can give you for not voting in favor BIxler Gleeson McGraw Smith. L. of this bill is the fact that the Secretary himself-he did Blackwell Goodman McMonagle Spencer Bonetto Greenfield Mebus Stahl not have to do it, but he did it-30 days later revoked Brandt Grieco Miller. M. E. Stout his own edict and said, no, we are not going to permit Brunner Gring Mlller. M. K. Jr. Sullivan 14-foot trailers. Burkardt Hnlverson Morrls Taddont() BumB Hamilton, :1. H. Musto T~youn For those reasons I will vote against this bill, even Butera Hemmock MyeNi Thomas Byerly Harrier Novak Toll though I want to help the industry. Caputo Hasay Noye Trwdn Cessar Haskell O'Brien TUl'I1(,r The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Comer Hayes, D, S. O'Connell U!itY11o~kl Crawford Hayes, S. E, Oliver Vacoca from Westmoreland, Mr. Manderino. Dager Hepford Pancoast VaUcent1 4200 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17,

Davis. D. IlL Hill Parker, H. S. Vipond Foster, A. Laudadto Seltzer Lee. Davia, B. Homer Perry Volpe Foster, W. Lehr Semanoft Speaker DeMed10 Hopkins Petrarca Wagner Fox Deverter Hutchinson. A. Pievsky Walsh. J. T. Dicarlo Hutch:ln.son, W. Piper Walsh, T. P. NAYS-115 DiJUnni Itkin Pitts Wargo Dombro~ Jones Polite Weidner Arthur. Geisler Manderino Shane Don Kahle Prendergast Wells Barber Gekas. Martino Shelhamer Doney Katz Rappaport Westerberg Bennett G1l1ette McCue Shuman Doyle Kelly. A. P. Renninger Wilson Berke1ll Gleason McGraw Shupnik Bixler McMonagle DrelbelbUi Kelly. J. B. Renwick Wilt, R. W. Goodman Smlth.E. Early Kennedy Wilt, W, W. Blackwell Greenfield Miller, M. E .• Jr. Stout Rhodes Bonetto EcketUlbex,er Kester Richardson Wo,dak Halverson Morris Sullivan Englehart Kistler Rltter WorrHow Brunner Ham11ton. J. H. Musto Taddonio Burns Hanunock Myers Tayoun Fawcett. Klingaman Romanelli Wright Fee Knepper Rowe Yahner Cessar Harrier Novak Toll Fenrlch Kolter Ruane Yohn Crawford Hasay O'Brien Trusio Fineman Kowalyshyn Ruggiero Zearfoss Davis,D. II. Hayes,D. S. Oliver Vacca Hayes,S.E. Fischer Kusse Ry"m Zeller Davis. R. Parker, H. S. VaJJeent! Foor Laudadto Salvatore Zimmerman DeMedlo Homer Perry Vipond Foster, A. Laughlin Scanlon Zord Deverler Hopkins Petrarca Volpe li'oster, W. Lehr Scheaffer Zwikl Dicarlo HutchJnson, A­ Pievsky Walsh. J. '1'. Dinlnni Fox Letterman SchmItt Itktn Piper Walsh, T: P. Frank~burg Lincoln Lee. DombroWBld Pitts Wargo Scirica Early Ka" Fryer Lynch, hank SemanoH Speakex Kelly,A.P. Prendergast Weidner E:ckensber~ Kelly.J. B. Rappaport We1l1l The SPEAKER. One hundred eighty-two members hav­ Englehart Kolter Renninger Wilson Fee KowalYBhYD Rhodes Wojdak ing indicated their presence, a master roll is established. Fenrleb Knepper Richardson Wrtght Ftneman Laughlin Ritter Yahner Fischer LettermllD Ruane Zeller FrankenbUl'l' Lincoln Ryan ZlmmerrollD QUESTIONS OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE Fryer Lyn~, FraDlt Saloom ZOrd Gallagher Malady Scanlon Zwlkl The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Gallen Maloney Schmitt from Westmoreland, Mr. Saloom. For what purpose does NOT VOTING-17 the gentleman rise? Mr. SALOOM. I rise to a question of personal privilege. ~:~~~~ Johnson. J. Perri Vann LaMarca Rieger Whittlesey The SPEAKER. The gentleman will state it. ChecehJo McCUrdy Schulze Williams Comer Mullen. Y. P. Shelton Wise Mr. SALOOM. Mr. Speaker, would you list me on the Irvis master roll call? i Less than the majority required by the constitution The SPEAKER. The gentleman will be so recorded. having voted in the affirmative, the question was deter­ The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Erie, Mr. mined in the negative and the bill falls. Dombrowski. Mr. DOMBROWSKI. Mr. Speaker, before you record QUESTION OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE this vote, would you unlock my switch so lcan change? The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Agreeable to order, from Berks, Mr. StaW, For what purpose does the gen- The House proceeded to third consideration of House tleman rise? bill No. 1522, printer's No. 1949, entitled: Mr. STAHL. I rise to a question of personal privilege. An Act amending "The County Code," approved August The SPEAKER. The gentleman will state it. 9, 1955 (P. L. 323, No. 130), providing for a per capita tax Mr. STAHL. Mr. Speaker, I was incorrectly voted on in counties of the third class. House bill No, 1522. I would like to be recorded in the On the question, negative. Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration? The SPEAKER. The gentleman will be so recorded. Bill was agreed to.

The SPEAKER. This bill has been considered on three QUESTION OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE different days and agreed to and is now on final passage. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman The question is, shall the bill pass finally? from Northampton, Mr. Ruggiero. For what purpose does the gentleman rise? Agreeable to the provision of the Constitution, the Mr. RUGGIERO. I rise to a question of personal privi­ yeas and nays will now be taken. lege. YEAS-67 The SPEAKER. The gentleman will state it. Mr. RUGGIERO. Mr. Speaker, I would like the record Anderson. J. H­ Geesey McClatchy Smith, C. Beren Gleeson McGinnis Smith. L. to show that on House bill No. 1522, I inadvertently Bittle Grieco Mebus Spencer voted in the affirmative. I wanted to vote in the nega­ Brandt Gring Miller, M. E'. Stahl Burkardt Haskell Noye Thomas tive. Butera Hepford O'Connell Turner The SPEAKER. The gentleman will be so recorded. Byerly Hill Pancoast Ustynosld. Capuw Hutchinson, W, Polite Wagner Dager Jone!; Renwlclc Westerberg Dort Kahle Romanelli Wllt,R. W. QUESTIONS OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE Dorsey Kennedy RowE' Wilt. W. W. Doyle Kester Ruggiero Worrilow The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Dreibelb1!l Kl"'er Salvatore Yahn from Luzerne, Mr. Ustynoski. For what purpose does the Fawcett Kllngaman Scheaffer zearloss Foor Kusse Sclrlca gentleman rise? 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4201

Mr. USTYNOSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to a question of We, the undersigned, Committee of Conference on the personal privilege. part of the Senate and House of Representatives for the purpose of considering Senate Bill No. 563, entitled: The SPEAKER. The gentleman will state it. uAn act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L. 6, No.2), Mr. USTYNOSKI. Mr. Speaker, I would like to change entitled 'An act relating to tax reform and State taxation the vote which I cast on House bill No. 1522, printer's by codifying and enumerating certain subjects of tax­ No. 1949. I would like to change that from a "yes" vote ation and imposing taxes thereon; providing procedures to a "no" vote. for the payment, collection, administration and enforce­ ment thereof; providing for tax credits in certain cases; The SPEAKER. The gentleman will be so recorded. conferring powers and imposing duties upon the Depart­ ment of Revenue, certain employers, fiduciaries, individ­ The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Lycoming, uals, persons, corporations and other entities; prescribing Mr. Grieco. crimes. offenses and penalties,' changing certain definitions Mr. GRIECO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to do the with respect to gratuities connected with certain sales and hotel occupancy taxes, PROVIDING FOR A CERTAIN same thing. I would like my vote changed from "yes" to EXCLUSION FROM TAXATION AND FURTHER PRO­ "no" on House bill No. 1522. VIDING FOR DECLARATIONS AND FOR RATES." The SPEAKER. The gentleman will be so recorded. respectfully submit the fallowing bill as our report: Agreeable to order, THOMAS F. LAMB The House proceeded to third consideration of House HENRY J. CIANFRANI bill No. 1703, printe,'s No. 2889, entitled: T. NEWELL WOOD An Act providing authority, for urban h:omes~ea~ing (Committee on the part of the Senate.) and the mechanics for establishing homesteadmg dIStncts; expanding local government's authority in dealing with JOHN HOPE ANDERSON urban blight and decay; and providing exclusions from FRANK J. O'CONNELL, JR. present statutory laws. HERBERT FINEMAN On the question, (Committee on the part. of the House of Representatives.) Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration? An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. BILL RECOMMITTED 2)~ entitled "An act relating to tax reform and State taxation by codifying and enumerating certain sub­ Mr. BUTERA moved that Hause bill No. 1703 he re­ j~c~s of taxation and imposing taxes thereon; pro­ vIdmg procedures for the payment, collection, admin­ committed to the Committee on Appropriations. istration and enforcement thereof; providing for tax credits in certain cases; conferring powers and im­ On the question, posing duties upon the Department of Revenue, cer­ Will the House agree to the motion? tain employers, fiduciaries, individuals, persons cor­ Motion was agreed to. porations and other entities; prescribing crime's, of­ fenses and penalties," changing certain definitions with respect to gratuities connected with certain sales WELCOME and hotel occupancy taxes. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Penn­ The SPEAKER. The Chair is pieased to weicome to the sylvania hereby enacts as follows: hall of the House today Marianne McClatchy and her son Richard, who are respectively the wife and son of the Section 1. Subclause (1) of clause (g) of section 201, act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No.2), known as the "Tax gentleman from Montgomery, Mr. McClatchy. Reform Code of 1971," is amended and the section is amended by adding a clause to read: SENATE MESSAGE Section 201. Definitions.-The following words, terms and phrases when used in this Article II shall have the SENATE ADOPTS REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF meaning ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: CONFERENCE ON SENATE BILL No. 563 ••• The clerk of the Senate, being introduced, informed (g) "Pur.chase price." that the Senate has adopted the report of the Committee (1) The total value of anything paid or delivered, or of Conference on the subject of the differences existing promised to be paid or delivered, whether it be money between the two Houses on Senate bill numbered and or otherwise, in complete performance of a sale at retail or purchase at retail, as herein defined, without any entitled as follows: deduction on account of the cost or value of the property sold, cost or value of transportation, cost or value of SENATE BILL No. 563 labor or service. interest or discount paid or allowed after An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No. the sale is consummated, any other taxes imposed by the 2), entitled "Tax Reform Code of 1971," changing certain Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any other expense definitions' with respect to gratuities connected with cer­ except that there shall be excluded any gratuity or sep­ arately stated deposit charge for returnable containers. tain sales and hotel occupancy taxes. ••• (1') HGratuity." Any amount paid 01' remitted for serv­ REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ices performed in conjunction with any sale of food or ON SENATE BILL No. 563 beverages, or hotel or motel accommodations which amount is in excess of the charges and the tax thereon Mr. BUTERA called up the fallOWing report of the for such food, beverages or accommodations regardless Committee of Conference on Senate bill No. 563, which of the method of billing or payment. was read: Section 2. Clause (6) of subsection (a) of section 209 of the act is amended to read: To the Members of the Senate and House of Represen­ Section 209. Definitions.-(a) For the purposes of tlus tatives: part V only, the following words, terms and phrases shall 4202 LEGISLATIVE .lOURNAL--HOUSE April 17,

have the meaning ascribed to them in this subsection, CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS except where the context clearly indicates a different TO HOUSE BILL No. 1365 meaning: • • • Mr. BUTERA called up for concurrence in Senate (6) "Rent." The consideration received for occupancy amendments, from page 9 of today's calendar, House bill valued in money, whether received in money or other­ No. 1365, printer's No. 2701. wise, including all receipts, cash, credits and property or services of any kind or nature, and also any amount for which the occupant is liable for the occupancy. without SENATE MESSAGE any deduction therefrom whatsoever. The term "rent" shall not include a gratuity. AMENDED HOUSE BILL RETURNED FOR • • • CONCURRENCE Section 3. This act shall take effect immediately, The derk of the Senate, being introduced, returned bill On the question, from the House of Representatives numbered and entitled Will the House adopt the report of the Committee of as follovvs: Conference? HOUSE BILL No. 1365 Agreeable to the provisions of the constitution, the yeas An Act exempting physicians and nurses from certain and nays vvere taken and were as follows: liability when participating in a mass immunization project approved by the Pennsylvania Department of YEAS-l81 Health.

Anderson, J, H. Gallen Maloney Shane With the information that the Senate has passed the Arthurs Geesey MandennQ Shelhaxnel' same with amendments in which the concurrence of the Barber Geisler Martino Shuman House of Representatives is requested. Bennett Gekaa McClatchy Shupnik Beren G11lette McCue Smith, C. Berkes Gleason McGinnJe Smlth, E. The clerk read the following amendments made by the Bittle Gleeson McGraw Smith, L. Senate: Bixler Goodman McMonagle Spencer Blackwell Greenfield Mebus litahl Amend Title, page 1, line 3, by inserting a period after Bonetto Grieco Miller, M. E. stout uHealth" and by striking out all the remainder of said Brandt Gring Miller, M. E., Jr. Sullivan line; lines 4 and 5, by striking out all of said lines. Brunner Halverson Morris Taddonio Burkardt Hamilton, .J. H. Musto Tayoun Amend Section 1, page 1, line 14, by striking out after Burnll Hammock Myers Thomas Hin" the words "the administration of"; line 18, by strik­ Butera Harrier Novak Toll ing out at the beginning of the line "administration" and Byerly Hasay Noye Trusio inserting in lieu thereof "use" and by striking out after Caputo Haskell O'Brien Turner "vaccine" the word "used" Cessar Hayes, D. S. O'Connell Ustynoski Amend Section 1, page 2, line 1, by striking out at Crawford Hayes, S. E. Oliver Vacca Dager Hepford Pancoast ValleenU the beginning of the line "administered" Davis, D. 111. Hill Parl~er, H. S. Vipond Amend Section 2, page 2, line 7, by striking out after Davis, B. Homer Perry Volpe "in" all the remainder of said line. DeMedio Hopkins Petrarca Wagner Amend Bill, page 2, lines 11 through 29, by striking Deverter HutchinSon, A. Pievsky Walsh, J. T. out all of said lines; line 30, by striking out after uSec_ Dicarlo Hutchinson, W. Piper Walsh, T. P. tion" the nwnber "5." and inserting in lieu thereof "3." Dinlnnl Itkin Pitts Wargo Dombrowald Jones Polite Weidner Dorr Kahle Prendergast Wells On the question, Dorsey Katz Rappaport Westerberg Will the House concur in the amendments made by Doyle Kelly, A. P. Renninger Wilson Dreibelbtl Kelly, J. B. Renwick Wilt, R. W. the Senate? Early Kennedy Rhodes Wilt, W. W. Eckensberger Kester Richardson Wojdak Mr. BUTERA. Mr. Speaker, I request that the House Englehart Kistler Ritter Worrllow do concur in the amendments made by the Senate to Fawcett Klingaman Romanelli Wright Fee Knepper Rowe Yahner House bill No. 1365. Fcnrich Kolter Ruane Yohn Fineman Kowalyshyn Ruggiero Zeartoss On the question recurring, Fischer Kusse Ryan Zeller Fool' Laudadlo Saloom Zimmerman Will the House concur in the amendments made by the Foster, A. Laughlin Salvatore Zord Senate? Foster, W. Lehr Scanlon Zwikl Fox Letterman ScheaHer The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the lady from Frankenburt Lincoln Schmitt Lee, F",er Lynch, Frank Seinca SpeakeI Chester, Mrs. Crawford. Gallagher Malady Seltzer Mrs. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, I urge concurrence in the Senate amendments to this bill. NAYS-O What the Senate did was to remove the amendments that the House put in which would have allowed the NOT VOTING-IS state to be sued in the case of liability in a mass~im­ Bellornin1 Johnson, J. Rieger Vann munization project. Berson LaMarca Schulze Whittlesey Checchio McCurdy ScmanoH Williams The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the minority Comer Mullen, M, P. Shelton Wise lxvI, Perri leader. Mr. FINEMAN. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The majority required by the constitution having voted Mr. Speaker, when House bill No. 1365 first came to in the affirmative, the question was determined in the the floor, it provided an exemption from liability for those affirmative and the 'report of the Committee of Conference persons who participated in any Commonwealth-spon­ was adopted. sored mass-immunization program where the person who Ordered, That the clerk inform the Senate accordingly. was inoculated subsequently became ill, 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4203

I offered an amendment to that bill which preserved involved in this particular bill. Since I am the chairman the exemption of liability in favor of the participant but of that committee, I would like to know exactly what he said, in that instance where the person was adversely meant by that. aflected, he could sue the Commonwealth. Mr. ZELLER. Well, maybe a little humor would liven The reason I did that was because, number one, the this place up a liltle bit. theory that there i. a divine right of the king to he free Mr. KESTER. Some of your humor, Mr. Speaker, does from suit by his citizens where a citizen has been injured not go over too well. or damaged by some negligence of the king-in this Mr. ZELLER. Thank you. And there again it takes a instance, the state-is an archaic vestige of only past professional to know it.. history. The Supreme Court of this state has repeatedly said that it is something that the legislature should change, The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman but until they do change it, there is nothing we can do from Delaware, Mr. Kester. about it. Mr. KESTER. Mr. Speaker, I did not intend to get into We have passed a bill that effectively accomplishes a tirade with the gentleman from Lehigh, but if he thinks that particular purpose. I do not know whether or not that he wants to tangle with me, I certainly will tangle the Senate is going to act on it, but I am saying to you with him at any time. And if he considers me a pro­ that this body, by a very substantial vote, had voted for fessional humorist, I think he has a long way to go to that amendment of allowing suits against the Common.. match me. wealth in these particular situations where you have Mr. ZELLER. I agree with him, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman yield? someone who is adversely affected and has no ODe to look to for some relief for their pain and their damage Is there anyone who has any credibility with fluoride? and their suffering. The Conunonwealth should be no Would the gentleman from Lehigh, Mr. Zeller, answer more free from legal process and from suit in these the question, or Dr. Wells or otherwise? instances than should any private citizen, and what I Is it possible to be connected with fluoride by any means of inj or- endeavored to do by that amendment---and in the wisdom ection of the majority of the members of this House, they Mr. WELLS. Mr. Speaker, I think some 2,100 hills agreed with me-was to make the Commonwealth re~ have been introduced this session, and this bill that we sponsible. are discussing now, along with about 2,098 other bills, has The Senate, as Mrs. Crawford indicates, ripped out that nothing to do with fiuoride. Other than that, I do not amendment which we inserted. I am saying that we think we have anything to worry about. should at least have an opportunity to sit down with The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman those Senate conferees to see if we cannot work some­ from Lehigh, Mr. Zeller. thing out so that we can break through this barrier which has been on our books for as long as we have had Mr. ZELLER. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania but is no longer in Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a statement, and keeping with 20th·century society. that is that I am not talking about injection. We are I am urging, therefore, that the members of the House talking about possibly the taking of an oral inununi~ nonconcur in the Senate amendments by voting in the zatioD, such as Salk vaccine. I think it was a pill of some negative so that we can send this to a conference com­ sort that they took. mittee and possibly work it out. It may very well be Immunization could be almost any way, and they re­ that we cannot work it out, but at least I think. we ferred to fluoridation, the movement, as conquering a ought to have the right to try and fight through this dental caries disease. That is why I want it on the record principle that we all voted for. that Dr. Wells makes this statement, so it is on the record for the future that they do not believe this is what it The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman does. from Lehigh, Mr. Zeller. Mr. ZELLER. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. At the present time-and a lot of people here do not Mr. Speaker, I agree with the minority leader and know it-there happens to be a program going on in the I would like to ask a question of someone who would State of Pennsylvania-and I have the facts on it right be able to possibly answer this. from the United States Public Health Service-using our This may sound ridiculous to you and probably is, but children as guinea pigs under a trial program of using in regard to fluoridation-while you may laugh, and fluoridation in certain areas. And that is a fact of life rightly so-can we call fluoridation an immunization? in certain schools. We are allowing this to be done in The SPEAKER. It all depends on where you get it, Mr. the State of Pennsylvania right now, and our Department Zeller. of Health bas taken this project on. Mr. ZELLER. Well, thank the Lord the Liquor Control The reason I make this statement on immunization Is Board is not dispensing it anyway. that if this project fails and creates any problem to our If they can assure me-Dr. Wells or someone who is children, your children, are we going to have a chance supposed to be an authority-that .the immunization part to come back at these people who say, oh, no, there is no of this does not include fluoridation, because what we are problem and fluoridation is not included in immuniza­ doing-it may be a laugh to you- tion projects, and so forth? That is why i want it on the record. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Thank you, and please vote against the bill from Delaware, Mr. Kester. For what purpose does the gentleman rise? On the question recurring, Mr. KESTER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Will the House concur in the amendments made by the gentleman, if I may, how the liquor control industry got Senate? 4204 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17,

Agreeable to the provisions of the constitution, the yeas HOUSE BILL No. 1452 and nays were taken and were as follows: An Act amending the act of May IS, 1929 (P. L. 1784. YEAS-92 No. 587), entitled ''Newspaper Advertising Act," providing for use of common local or general usa;:e designations in Andenon. Z. II. Geku Lehr Smith. L. certain cases of official or legal advertising. Beron G""",,,n Lyncll.. 'Frank Spencer Bittle Grteco MeC1.atchy TaddonJo With the information that the Senate has passed the Brandt Grtng McCue Thomas same with amendments in which the concurrence of the Burkanlt Halverson McGinnis Tumer Burna Harrter Mebus UstYnoold House of Representath,-es is requested Bu-tera HAsay M1ller. M. :E. Vtpond Byer17 Ha"'clI Noye Wagner The clerk read the following amendments made by the CesAr Hayes. D, S. O'Connell Weidner Crawford Hayes, S. Z. Pancoast Wells Senate: D ...er Hep:f'ord Parker. K S. Westerberl Amend Section 1, page 2, line 1, by inserting after Davia. a. HIll Pitts WlIson '~undary." Deverter HopJdna Pollte Wllt. R. W. the following: the application of common., DinIJ>D1 HutdliDson. W. Rowe Wnt. W. W. local or general language designation used for the pur· 'DOrY Jones Ruan. Worrtlow pose of complying with the notice provisions of this act, Doney Kohl. Ryan Wright if mistakenly or erroneously applied, shall not serve to Fa""e.tl Katz salvatore Yohn invalidate any matter or proceeding which has in all >'<>or KeIl7. 1. B. Sc:heaffer Zoarl... other respects been properly and lawfully executed. I"oster. A. Kennedy Sc1rica Zlmmennan Foster, W. Kester 501""" Zord On question, FrankF"" __ KiItler SemAnotf the Klingaman Smith, C, Lee, Will the House concur in the amendments made by the Gallen Knepper Smith, E. Speaker Senate.? "-y Kusae Mr. SHANE requested and obtained unanimous consent NAYS-90 to offer the following amendments, which were read: Arthun Fr'yer Martino Saloom Amend Title. page 1, line 11. by removing the period Barber Gallagher MeGraw Seanlon after "advertising" and inserting: ; requiring free pub­ Bennett Geisler McMonagle • Se.hm1tt Berkes G1lldto Miller, M. E., Jr. Shane lication of replies to certain newspaper columns; and pre­ Bixler Gleeson Morris Shelhamflr scribing penalties. Blackwell Goodman Musto Shelton Amend Sec. 1, page 1, lines 15 and 16, by striking out Bonetto Green!ield Novak Shwnll1'l U a section" and inserting: sections Brunner Hamilton, J. EL O'Brien Shupnilc: Amend Bill, page 2, by inserting after line 6: Caputo Hammock Oliver Stahl Section 7.2. If any newspaper in its columns purports Comer Homer Perry stout Dav:l.. D. ll4. Hutchinson, A. Petrarca SuW'...n to describe or clearly implies unethical conduct or mis­ DeMedlo Ilkln Plevsky Toll conduct by any candidate for nomination or for election Dtcarl0 Kelly, A. P. Piper Trusl0 to any public office, or charges an elected public official Dombrowdl Kolter Prenderga~ Vacca with unethical conduct or misconduct in office or gives Doyle Kowalyah71l Rappaport vaUcenU to another free space for such purpose, such newspaper ·Dre1be1bsa LaMarca Renninger Volpe shall, upon request of such candidate or elected public Early Laud_dlo Renwick Walab. T. P. Eckenaberaer Lauehlfn Rhodes wargo official. immediately publish free o,r cost any reply he Englobart Lettennan Richardson Wo,dBk may make thereto in as conspicuous a place and in the ree Uncoln Ritter Yahner same kind of type as the matter that calls for such reply; Fenrtd1 MaladJ' Romanellf. zeUer provided such reply does not take up more space than the Fin...,." Malone,. Ruggiero Zwikl matter replied to. Any newspaper or agent or employe P'1!1~hu ManderlDo thereof failing to comply with the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the third NOT VOTING-17 degree. Bellomlnl Rieger Walsh. J. T. Berson Schulze WbJttlesey On the question, Checd110 Tayoun WJllI..". Will the House agree to the amendments? Irv1s Vann. WIoe lolmooa, 1. The SPEAKER The Chair recognizes the gentleman Less than the majority required by the constitution from Indiana, Mr. Shane. having voted in the affirmative, the question was de­ Mr. SHANE. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. termined in 'the negative and the amendments were not This amendment is a variation of the Florida right-of­ concurred in. reply statute. Ordered, That the clerk inform the Senate accordingly. Since the amendment was distributed several days ago. amidst the clutter of a member's desk, he may not be able CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS to find the amendment. It has the number "2" in the TO HOUSE BILL No. 1452 corner, since it is the second attempt. I hope there is a hetter drafting job in the second attempt. Mr. BUTERA called up for concurrence in Senate Since the amendment is short, with the indulgence of amendments, from page 9 of today's calendar, House bill the members, I will read it. No, 1452, printer's No. 2707. If any newspaper in its columns purports to describe or clearly implies unethical conduct or SENATE MESSAGE misconduct by any candidate for nomination or for election to any public office, or charges an AMENDED HOUSE BILL RETURNED FOR elected public official with unethical conduct or CONCURRENCE misconduct in office or gives to another free The clerk of the Senate, being introduced, returned bill space for such purpose, such newspaper shall, from the House of Representatives -numbered and entitled upon request of such candidate or elected public as follows: official, immediately publish free of cost any re- 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4205

ply he may make thereto in as conspicuous a The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman place and in the same kind of type as the matter from Indiana~ Mr. Shane. that calls for such reply; provided such reply Mr. SHANE. Before I make a comment on the ger­ does not take up more space than the matter maneness issue raised by my colleague, Mr. Miller, I would replied to. Any newspaper or agent or employe like to publicly apologize to Mr. Miller for the fact that thereof failing to comply with the provisions of I did not get together with him before I offered this this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of amendment today. I had intended to chat with him, the third degree. not that I was going to convince him to permit this amendment to be in his bill but just to tell him I was Mr. Speaker, I have talked with some of my colleagues sorry that it was his bill that happened to be the vehicle on both sides of the aisle, and they have related to me, by which I would attempt to get this amendment. But on occasion, unfortunate experiences with their local I do acknowledge a certain lack of decorum in not speak­ newspapers wherein they have been accused of some ing to him prior to our meeting now on the floor of kind of misconduct and they sent a letter to the editor the House. or did a news release in an attempt to reply to those Now, as to the germaneness issue, I think a flexible charges of misconduct and the newspaper refused to interpretation of that concept could say that this really publish that reply. Therefore, the reading public heard does have something to do with newspaper space. In a only one side of the story. sense, the newspaper does have to give space to a per­ The Florida Supreme Court, in passing on the consti­ son. 'rrue, it is free space and it might be considered tutional validity of the Florida right-of-reply statute, advertising for that particular candidate or elected pub~ made the very sound point that the right-of-reply stat­ lie official's view, so I submit that a rather flexible def­ ute does not infringe on freedom of speech; it enhances inition of newspaper space and advertising might permit it because it provides another point of view. an amendment such as this. columnist~ The newspaper William Safire, had a rather But on a more practical level, it is my impression that pungent comment when he said, "The newspapers insist our body here among us can decide for ourselves what is on the right to know, but they do not necessarily insist germane by a vote. I certainly do not intend to cast any on the right to know both sides." reflection on the Speaker, but if the Speaker rules against My amendment, Mr. Speaker, I believe would assist me on the germaneness issue, I would respectfully ask some of our colleagues in this body who perhaps will be to appeal the matter so all the members would have a accused of some kind of misconduct, particularly in the chance to vote on it. heat of the waning weeks of an election campaign. I, myself, have not had this experience, but I do feel that RULING OF THE CHAIR our members should have the right to reply, in equal size type, in the same amount of newspaper space, if The SPEAKER. The Chair is of the opinion that the they are accused by a newspaper, or by somebody quoted point raised by the gentleman from Lancaster, Mr. Miller, in the newspaper, of misconduct or unethical conduct, and is a valid one, that the amendment offered by the gentle­ I~ therefore, urge you to join me in supporting this amend­ man from Indiana, Mr. Shane, is not germane to the par­ ment. ticular act in question. And the Chair hates to be intimi­ dated. Thank yon. RULING APPEALED GERMANENESS QUESTIONED Mr. SHANE. Mr. Speaker, with all respect and cour­ The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman tesy to you, sir, I would like to appeal that ruling and .from Lancaster, Mr. Miller. ask for a vote on the germaneness. May I do that, sir? Mr. M. E. MILLER. Mr. Speaker, I am in complete The SPEAKER. The gentleman is in order. agreement with the gentleman~s statement and philosophy on this, but if I reply under the terms of the particular The Chair recognizes .the gentleman from Lancaster, act that he is trying to amend, I will wind up back in Mr. Miller. the legal section or under the truss ads-and perhaps if Mr. M. E. MILLER. Mr. Speaker, the act which created the gentleman keeps jogging, he may want to be back this states that this act creates "uniformity in the publi­ there under the truss ads; I do not know. cation of legal notices and advertisements." I submit But the point I raise is ODe of germaneness, and that that it is not germane and it does not refer to news is that this is the Newspaper Advertising Act that we columns. are amending and that act came about because back in the late 1920's newspapers did not charge the same The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman municipalities the same amount of money for legal ads. from Indiana, Mr. Shane. In an e.ffort to settle court cases, this act was devised so Mr. SHANE. Thank you again for indulging me with that the cost of advertising~ as being related to court a statement, Mr. Speaker. cases, would be equal. I believe that what is germane to a bill is what the I raise the question of germaneness, and the Legisla­ Pennsylvania House of Representatives says is germane tive Reference Bureau, according to John Rehr who drew to a bill. I think all of us are interested in having a the bill for me, says the amendment is not germane, right of reply and not at the discretion of the newspaper He also raises the' question of constitutionality, which I but by right, and I therefore urge the members to vote to would not get into here, but I would ask for a ruling on support the germaneness of this amendment. the germaneness. PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY Mr. SHANE. Mr. Speaker, may I reply before the Speaker rules? The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman 4206 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17, from Delaware, Mr. Doyle. For what purpose does the The majority required by the constitution having voted gentleman rise? in the affirmative, the question was determined in the Mr. DOYLE. I rise to a parliamentary inquiry. affirmative and the ruling of the Chair was sustained, The SPEAKER. The gentleman will state it. Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, as a point of procedure, I The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Indiana, Mr. Shane. think that rather than appeal the ruling of the Chair, if Mr. SHANE. Mr. Speaker, just one postscript comment the motion were made to suspend the rules, since the on the whole episode: Anticipating this outcome, I have necessity for germaneness is under the rules, that would bills being prepared on the matter. When I have them also take care of the matter. in a day or so, I will have them available for signature Mr. SHANE. I think the gentleman raises an interest­ and I hope we can have quick action on them. Lng point. I await the guidance of the Speaker. The SPEAKER. Just so there are no hard feelings, I Mr. DOYLE. It is rule 27. will cosponsor them with you, Mr. Shane. The SPEAKER. I think the point raised by the gentle­ man from Delaware, Mr. Doyle, would have been a valid On the question recurring, one if it had been raised before the germaneness issue had Will the House concur in the amendments made by the been decided by the Speaker, but I think the correct Senate? motion now is to appeal the ruling the Chair. Mr. BUTERA. Mr. Speaker, I request that the House On the question, do concur in the amendments made by the Senate to motion now is to appeal the ruling of the Chair. HOllse bill No. 1452. On the question recurring, Agreeable, to the provisions of the constitution, the yeas Will the House concur in the amendments made by the and nays were taken and were as follows: Senate? YEAS-l04 Agreeable to the provisions of the constitution, the Anderson,:S. B. Green!1eld Maloney Smith, L. yeas and nays were taken and were as follows: Beren Grieco McGinnis Spencer Bittle Gring McMonagle StahI YEAS-164 Brandt Halverson Mebus Taddonio Burkardt Hamilton, J. H. Miller, M. E. Thomas Anderson J. H. Gallen Maloney Shane Arthurs Geesey Bums Harrier Miller, M. E., Jr. Turner Mander:lno Shelhamer Hasay Musto Ustynosk.:1 Barber Geisler Martino Shelton Butera Sennett Gekas McClatchy Ceasar Haskell Noye Vacca Shuman Beren Gillette McCue Shupnik Comer Hayes.D. S. O'Connell Volpe Pancoast Wagner Berkes Gleason McGinnis Smith, C, Crawford 1Iayes. S. E. Bittle Gleeson McGraw Hepford Perry Weidner Smith. E. Dager Bixler Goodman McMonagle Smith, L. Deverter Hill Piper Wells Blackwell Grl"enfield Mebus Spencer DlninD1 Hopkinll Polite Westerberg Bonetto Grieco M11ler. M. E. Stahl Don Hutchinson. W. Ritter Wilson Brandt Gring Miller, M.E., Jr. Stout Dorsey Itkin Rowe Wtlt, R. W. Brunner Halverson Morris Sullivan Early Jones Ruane Wilt, W. W. Burkard; Hamilton, J.H. Musto Taddonio Eckensber._ Kahle Ruggiero Worrilow Burna Hammock Novak Tayoun Fawcett Katz Ryan Wright Butera Harrier Noye Thomas Foor Kennedy Salvatore Yahner Byerly Hasay O'Brien Toll Foster, A. Kester Scheatfer Yohn Caputo Haskell O'Connell Trualo Foster, W. Kistler Sc1r1ca Zimmerman Cessar Hayes,D.S. Oliver Turner Fox Klingaman Seltzer Zord Comer Hayes, S.B:. Pancoast Ustynoskt Frankenbur, Knepper Shelltamer Zwikl Crawford Hepford Parker, H. S. Vacca Gallen Kowalyshyn Shuman Dager Hill Perry Va1icentl Geesey. Kwse Smith, C. Lee, Davis, D. :M. Homer Petrarca Vipond Smith, E. .speaker Dav18. R. Hopkins Pievsky Volpe Gekas Lehr HutchlnJon, A. Gleason Lynch, Frank: DeMedJo Piper Wagner Deverter Hutchinson,. W. Pitta WalSh, J. T. Dicarlo Itkin Polite Walsh. T. P. NAYS-79 Dininnf .Janea Prendergast Wargo Kahle Rappaport Saloom Dombrowsld Weidner Arthurs Fineman Manderino Darr Katz Renninger Wella Barber Fischer Martino Scanlon Dorsey Kelly, A. P. Renwick Westerberg Bennett Fryer McClatchy Schmitt Doyle KeIly,J.B. Rhodes Wilson Berkes Gallagher McCue Shane Dreibelb1a Kennedy Richardson Wilt. R.. W. Bixler GetsIer McGraw Shelton Early Kester Ritter Wilt, W. W. Blackwell Gillette Morris Shupnik Ecken!lbera'_ Kistler Romanelli Wojdak Bonetta Gleeson Novak Stout Englehart Klingaman Rowe Worrilow Bru"". Goodman O'Brien Sullivan Fawcett Knepper Ruane Wright Byerly Hanunock Oliver Tayoun Fee Kolter Ruggiero Yahner Caputo Homer Parker, H. S. Toll Fenrfl.'!h Kowalyshyn Ryan Yohn Davis. D. K. Hutchinson, A. Petrarca Trusio Fineman Kusse Salaom ZeartOSB Davis. R. Kelly, A. P. Pievsk::y Valicenti Fischer LaMarca Salvatore Zeller DeMedlo KellY,:1. B. Pttts Vipond Foor Laudadlo Scanlon Zimmerman DIcarlo Kolter PrendergMt Walsh, J. T. Foster, A. Laughlin Schp.affer Zord Lehr Schmitt DombrOW!llE1 LaMarca Rappaport Walsh, T. P. Foater. W. Zwtkl Doyle Laudadio Renninger Wargo Fox Letterman Sc1r:1ca Renwick Wojdak Frankenbur&' Lincoln Seltzer Lee. Dreibelbfl Laughlin Fryer Lynch, !"rank Letterm.an Rhodes Zearloss Semanoff Speaker Englehari GallalIher Malady Fee Lincoln Richardson zeller Fenrlch Malady Romanelli NAYS-O NOT VOTING--16 NOT VOTING-15 Bellom1n1 Johnson, J. Perri Vann Bellominl Johnson, J. Perri Whittlesey Benlon McCUrdy Rieger Whittlesey Berson McCurdy Rieger Williams Checch10 Mullen, M. P. Schulze W1lllams Checchio Mullen, M. P. Schulze Wise Irvla MYenl Seman"" Wise lrvla Myers VBDn 1974. LEGISLATIVE dOURNAL-HOUSE 4207

The majority required by the constitution having voted you told me, Mr. Stahl, that Mr. Early was supposed to in the affirmative. the question was determined in the get votes over here against my amendment or future affirmative and the amendments were concurred in. amendments and you would get your side to do likewise. Ordered. That the clerk inform the Senate accordingly. Mr. STAHL. I do not believe that is true, Mr. Speaker. Mr. SHUMAl'l'. You do not say today what you said a BILL ON FINAL PASSAGE POSTPONED week ago. The SPEAKER. The members will not cast any as- Agreeable to order, persions on the motives or actions of the other members. The bill having been called up from the postponed calendar by Mr. Stahl. On the question, The House resumed consideration on final passage of Will the House agree to the motion? House bill No. 1267, printer's No. 2872, entitled: The yeas and nays were required by Messrs. STAHL An Act amending the "Tax Reform Code of 1971," ap­ and SHUMAN and were as follows: proved March 4, 1971 (P. L. 6, No.2), excluding veterans' and senior citizens' or~anizations and certain charitable YEA8-128 organizations and certam ice cream sales from sales and use tax. Anderson. ~. a.Gallagher McClatchy Shelton Barber Geesey McGraw Smith. C. The SPEAKER. This bill has been considered on three Bennett Geisler McMonagle smIth. E. different days and agreed to·and is now on final passage. Beren Gekas Mebus Smith, L. Berkes Gillette M1ller. M. E. Spencer The question is, Shall the bill pass finally? BIttle Gleason MIller, M. E., Jr. Stahl Blackwell Gleeson Novak Stout The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Berks, Mr. Bonetto Greenfield Oliver Sullivan Brunner Gring Pancoast Thomas Stahl , Burkardt Hammock Parker, H. S. ToU Mr. STAHL. Over the past several weeks we have Burns Harrier Perry Truaio had a little problem with this bill. You may have read Butere. Hepford Petrarca Turner Byerly Hlll Pievsky Val1centi that we have added amendments on it to the extent that Caputo Homer Piper Vipond the bill has become very costly to the Commonwealth of Cessar Hopkins Pitta Volpe Comer Hutl;:hinaoIl, A. Polite Walllh, J. T. Pennsylvania. Crawford Itkin Rappaport War(o In'discussions with various members of the Ways and Dager .Jones Renn1ng~r Weidner DeMedfo Kahle Rhodes Wells Means Committee and, the Appropriations Committee and Deverter Kelly. A. P. Rlchardllon Westerberc the majority and minority staff, we have determined that Dlninnt Kester :Romane1ll Wilson there is a significant loss of revenue as the bill is pres­ Dorsey Kistler Rowe WUt, W. W. Doyle Knepper Ruane Wojdak ently constituted. Dreibelblll Kowal:yshyn :Ruggiero WOrrilow Secretary of Revenue Yakowicz has indicated that Early Kusse Ryan Wrlgbt En.gleharl LaMarca Salvatore Yahner there is a significant loss of revenue. Fawcett Laughlin Scanlon Yohn !'ee Lehr Scheatfer 'Zimmerman MOTION TO REVERT TO PRIOR PRINTER'S Fineman Letterman Scirlca %ord F1Beh8l' Lincoln Seltzer NUMBER ~olter. A. Lynch. Frank Shane Lee. !'08ter. W. Malady Sbelhamer Spea.k...~ Mr. STAHL. Therefore, I would move to revert to Fox Martino prior printer's No. 2859, which includes the veterans and the senior citizens. NAYS-55 Artbun Grieeo Maloney 8emanaff The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Bixler Halvenon Manderlno Sht1l'MD from Franklin, Mr. Shuman. Brandt Ham1Iton. •. H. McCue Sbupntk Dav1B. D. III. Rasay McGlnIlm Taddonio Mr. SHUMAN. I would like to make a comment on the Davia. B. Haskell Morns Tayoun bill. Dicarlo Hayes, D .•• Musto UBtynosld My good friend across the aisle sort of had an agree­ DombrowaJd Hayes. S. 1:. Noye Va.cca Dorr Hutchinson. W. O'BrIen Wagner ment with the minority across the aisle for two amend­ I!:ckenMlerlflZ Katz O'Connell Walsh. T. P. ments and when he got anything beyond that, which FOOT Kelly. J. B. Prendergast WDt, R. W. FrankenbUl'f Kennedy :Renwick 'Ze&rfou was minimal by your Appropriations Committee,. of mak­ P'ryer Klingaman Ritter Zeller ing it fair by not charging sales tax on ice cream taken Gallen Kolter Saloom Zw1k1 out of a place next door to a place which charges it, he Goodman Laudadl0 SchmItt did not want that. You do not want to play ball, so NOT VOTING-16 you want to mess up the whole works, Mr. Stahl. Your tactics are not very commendable. Bellom1n1 Irvls Myers Vann BeI'llOn .Johnson, •• Perri WblttlateY Cbeccb10 McCurct,r Rieger Williams The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Fenrich Mullen. M. P. SCbuI%e Wl8e from Berks, Mr. Stahl. . So the question was determined in the affirmative and Mr. STAHL. Mr.. Speaker, I feel I must. respond'to the motion was agreed to. that. I only do this action to forestall, if you will, and the next action that was going to be taken, had this On the question recurring, measure failed, would be to kill the bill. I do not think Will the House agree to the bill as amended on third anybody wants' to kill the bill, but that would have been consideration? the net effect of it. Bill as amended was agreed to. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman The SPEAKER. This bill has been considered on three from Franklin, Mr. Shuman. different days and agreed to and is now on final passage. Mr. SHUMAN. Mr. Speaker. I am only l'epeating what The question is, Shall the bill pass finally? 4208 LEGISLATIVE ,""OURNAL--HOUSE April 17,

The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Franklin, from Allegheny, :Mr. Romanelli. For what purpose does Mr. Shuman. the gentleman rise? Mr. SHUMAN. Could we hold the bill for further Mr. ROMANELLI. I rise to a question of personal amendments, please? I will have some other amend­ privilege. ments next week. The SPEAKER. The gentleman will state it. Mr. STAHL. 1I'lr. Speaker, I prefer not to hold the bill. Mr. ROMANELLI. Mr. Speaker, I inadvertently threw my switch in the wrong direction. I would like to be HOUSE BILL No. 1267 TABLED recorded as voting in the affirmative on the motion to The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman table House bill No. 1267. from Franklin, Mr. Shuman. The SPEAKER. The gentleman will be so recorded. Mr. SHUMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that House bill SENATE BILL No. 794 TAKEN FROM TABLE No. 12·67 be laid on the table. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman On the question. from Allegheny, Mr. Caputo. Will the House agree to the motion? Mr. CAPUTO. Mr. Speaker, I move that Senate bill The yeas and nays were required by Messrs. SHUMAN No. 794 and the amendment be taken from the table. and STAHL and were as follows: On the question, YEA8-149 Will the House agree to the motion? Motion was agreed to. AnderBOD J. B­ FrankenbW"l Laughlin SCheaffer Arth"'" Fryer Lehr Schmttt The SPEAKER. Senate bill No. 794, together with the Barber Gallalther Letterman Sclrtca Bennett Geesey Lincoln Seltzer amendment, is taken from the table. Be..... Geisler Lynch. Frank Semanoft' Berkell Gekas Malady Shane SENATE BILL No. 794 RECOMMITTED BltUe Gillette Maloney Shelhamer Bixler Gleason Manderlno Shelton The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Blackwell Gleeson MartIDo Shuman Bonetto Goodman McCue Smith. C. from Delaware, Mr. Dorsey. Brandt Grieco McGinnis Smith, E. Mr. DORSEY. Mr. Speaker, I bave discussed this bill Brunner GrID! McGraw Smith, L. Burkardi Halverson Mebus Spencer with the chairman of the Local Government Committee, Bunuo Hamnton.l. H. Mfller, M. E, Taddonio Mr. Kahle, and he agrees that this should go back to Byerly Hammock Miller, M. E., Jr. Tayoun committee and I so move. Caputo Harrier Morris Thomas Cessar Resay Musto Toll Comer Hayea,D.S. Novak: Truslo On the question, Davis. D. II. Hayes. S. 1:. O'Brien Turner Will .the House agree to the motion? Dav1s, R. Hepford O'Connell Ul'ltynoskl Devcrter HIll Oliver Vacca The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Oicarlo Homer Pancoast VaUcenti DIDIDnl HopktDs Parker, H. $. Volpe from Pbiladelphia, Mr. Rappaport. Dombrowai. Hutch.ineon. A. Perry Wagner Mr. RAPPAPORT. Thank you, Mr.. Speaker. Darr Hutc:h1NoD, W. Plevsky Waleh. J. T. Do....,. It_ PIper Wargo For the reasons that I outlined yesterday. I would urge Doyle JaDes Polite Westerberg both sides of the aisle to support the motion made by my Drelbelbb1 Kahle Prendergast Wilson Eckensberrer Kelly. A. P. Rappaport Wilt. W. W. good friend from Delaware, Mr. Dorsey. Englehu1 KellY,J. B, Renninger worrUow I am delighted that Mr. Kahle has agreed to redraft this lI'awcett Kennedy Richardson Zearf... c~n Kester RItter Zeller bill in committee. Perhaps it be fixed up so that "eeP'1neman 101ngaman Bowe Zimmerman many of us can support the bill, and I think that is the P'ischer Knepper Ruane Zw1kI proper place to do it. "oar Kolter Ruggiero lI"oster. A. Kowal)'lhyn Saloom. Lee. I might add that it can have no effect on presently­ ,"oster, W. Ku:sse Salvatcre Speaker pending charters since they have already been placed on Fox Laudadlo Scanlon the ballot for the primary.. NAYS-$4 1, therefore, would urge support of Mr. Dorsey'S motion.

Butera Kistler Romane1l1 Weidner Crawfonl LaMarca Ryan Wells The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the· gentleman Dager McClatchy Shupntk WUt, R. W. from Allegheny, Mr. Itkin.· DeMedi. McMonagle Stahl WoJdak Early Noye Stout Wright Mr. ITKIN. Mr. Speaker, I think the battle lines are Gallen Petrarca SullJvan Y_er drawn here today. I think what is basically at stake is Greenfield Pitts Vipond Yolm the concern of the House of Representatives for home rule. Haskell Renwick Walsh, T. P. ZOrd Kotl: Bhodee We passed Act No. 62 and now I thfnk some' of us are having reservations aboq.t p:r;ovi~g local municipalities. NOT VOTING-16 counties and cities and bOroughs and townsblps, with their BeUomtDI trvi" Myers Vann own form of government. . . B...OD .TohTlson,· J. Perri Whittlesey ~ons!dered Wh~n Checchlo McCurdy RIeger WlII1ama I think this should ha.ye bi.eo Act No. "enrich Mullen. M. P. 'Schulze Wise 62 passed several years'ago, but now the wheels ate in So the question was determined in the affirmative and motion. and' many, ¢any municipalities are. taking ad­ -the motion was agreed to. vantage of 'adopting a home rule charter. I think it is The SPEAKER. The bill will lie on tbe table. incumbent upon this legislature to provide them with the tools to do that task a. well as possible. For that reason, Senate bill No. 794 was introduced. I QUESTION OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE personally think that the Senate bill goes too far and I The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman have attempte~ to meet some- of the concerns, or at least 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4209 the apparent concerns, of some of those who are opposing The yeas and nays were required by Messrs. DORSEY Senate bill No. 794, but then who, on the same poiqt, do and ITKIN and were as follows: not claim to be opponents of home rule. . I would like to be able to interrogate the previous YEAS-1l3 speaker, please. Anderaon, J. H. Gleason Lynch, I'r1Ink 5mith, C. The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman from Philadelphia, Arth\ll'll Gleeson Maloney Smith. E. Barber Greenfield Manderino Stahl Mr. Rappaport, consent to interrogation? Bennett Grieco McGraw stout Mr. RAPPAPORT. I shall, Mr. Speaker. Bittle Gring McMonagle 8ullivan Blackwell Hamllton, J. H. Mlller, M. 1:. Toll The SPEAKER. The gentleman may ·proceed. Brandt Hammock Miller, M. E., :Sr. Tl'uIlo Mr. ITKIN. Mr. Speaker, before we vote on the recom­ Brunner Harrier Morris Turner Burkardt Hayes. D. 8. MU~o Uat:rnOllki mittal motion, I would be very interested in having the Burns Hayes, S. B. Noye Vacca gentleman from Philadelphia explain to me and to the Byerl)' Hep!ord Olive:r Valic_U House some of the problems that he has with Senate bill Comer Hill Perry Volpe Davis. D. M. Homer Piev"y W~81' No. 794 which need extensive rework. Devertv JODes Piper WabI!I., J. or. Mr. RAPPAPORT. I think, Mr. Speaker, that the lan­ Dicarlo Kahle Pittll Waah, T. 1'. 01n1nn1 Kat: Ba.ppaport Weidner guage of the bill is extremely unclear. Indeed, I re­ Domb1'OwU:1 Kelly, A. P. Renwick WetJl:erbere ceived several amendments from the Department of Com­ DOtt ~~ lUcbar

Rosemary Palaferro of Reading, Pennsylvania. agency repossessed the car, what was left of it, and dis­ For the record, she is accompanied by her father, Mr. seminated a bad credit report on this young couple be­ Palaierro, Mr. Hertzoz, her school principal, Dr. Ralph cause of their justifiable 'refusal to make any further pay­ Geigle, Superintendent of Schools, and Mrs. Ash. ments. The SPEAKER. The House, I know, extends its full This resulted in the refusal of mortgage institution congratulations to you, Miss Palaferro. We especially con­ after mortgage institution to which they applied to grant gratulate your students. the extension of a mortgage loan to these young people who were seeking to make application for a mortgage LEGISLATION TO BE INTRODUCED loan and who, indeed, were a good credit risk. After repeated rejections and unanswered questions of The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the minority whYl they were finally told that the source of their poor leader. credit rating was the credit arm of this automobile manu­ Mr. FINEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I want to speak briefly facturer. about what I consider to be a most important piece of Now 8,000 miles away in Vietnam, another example, a legislation, which I am about to introduce and which I young Army sergeant wanted to adopt a Vietnamese baby. respectfully offer for cosponsorship to all the members Somehow an entry was made in his medical records stat­ of tills House. ing that he was being treated for heroin addiction. That This bill is to be known as the fair information practices information was totally false, inaccurate, and yet it took act of 1974 and would seek to secure to each citizen of this this Army veteran months to have that erroneous data state a very precious right to maintain control over any expunged from his record. When he finally returned and all information about himself ·which may find its way home, he found that that inaccurate record had preceded into the personal data files of government agencies and him and the vicious circle of rejection, explanation and private enterprises. aggravation started all over again. Computer technology has greatly advanced the capacity of business and public agencies to .interchange the informa· The issue was finally resolved but at tremendous cost to this young veteran. tloD. that they now hold in their files. Sometimes these files contain misinformation. Sometimes they contain I say to you that if we do not begin now to control the unsupported aqd unfavorable judgments on the character structure of record keeping that is being maintained on or the personality traits of an individual. And when in· every individual, there is a great danger that we may flnd ourselves trapped in this record prison to which I terlocking computer data banks exchange this information1 this misinformation or these adverse judgments that ap­ made reference before, where past mistakes, omissions or pear in anyone file are carried along from computer bank misunderstood events become permanent entries in some­ to computer bank, and, thereafter, the person about whom body's data files. I do not think that we should permit the subject matter is being accuinulated becomes a prisoner the demonstrated ability of computers to assemble and of that record. collate large quantities of information about any given These types of transfers can and they do prejudice the subject to lead us to an abdication of human responsi­ opportunity of a person to obtain a job, to apply for in· bility in making important judgments which ailect the surance. to seek a job promotion, even to obtain a col­ rights and responsibilities of our fellow citizens. lege education. People should certainly be more than mere cold statis­ More importantly, it seems to me that such a transfer tics on a computex printout, but that is all they are today. basically violates a personJs right to privacy. Each in­ People are not just sample calculations whose wants and dividual should have control over the use that is made of desires can be quantified and calculated by merely de­ information concerning his personal affairs. pressing a computer key. At the present time, the individual does not even know We should stop listening exclusively to the hum of our whO'" is collecting this information, who has aCCess to this machines and start to listen more carefully to the voices information, and for what purpose this information is be­ of human beings. We should not sacrifice fundamental ing used and exchanged. rights on the altar of technical efficiency. In our record-keeping society, it has been said that the I think human dignity demands a little more than grad­ man whose name is not inscribed on the tab of someone's ual submission to an impersoniu society. I think it is manila folder simply does not exist. time also, Mr. Speaker, to' recreate an atmosphere, not

Each of US J from the day he is born, begins to deposit only in this state but in this country, where people are information about himself1 and there are public and private free to do, people are free to think and to say exactly as files. they please without the fear that their past, as is being Anyone with money to spend on this project can secure clinically reported in some data bank, is.going to come a remarkably comprehensive personal history for any back to haunt them at a later date. subject he chooses to investigate. With the introduction of this l,.gislation, Mr. Speaker, The examples of this are as numerous as there are peo­ what I am seeking to do 'is to generate some public de­ ple. Very recently in Laurel, Maryland, a young couple bate on· this important issue. This is not necessarily the purchased a new automobile, which was financed through panacea to the problem that I am'raisili.g..It· need nbt the manufacturer's credit affiliate. Much to the chagrin necessarily be the final "version of the legislation that of this young couple, they took the car on the New Jersey comes before this chamber, but I think we have got to Turnpike and it blew up on them some weeks later. Re· start thinking about this problem. We have got to start peated efforts by this young couple to satisfactorily resolve addressing ourselves to curing this very serious ill that the matter failed. When they endeavored to use the only exists in our society today. I think we have got to allow remaining remedy they had, which was not to pay the men and women to reassert control over· their lives and credit agency for the purchase price of the car, the credit their destinies. We cannot any longer sit by and idly 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4211 watch our personal files become black and white repre· HOUSE BILL No, 1367 By Mr. WESTERBERG sentations of our personalities. An Act amending the "Rural State Highway Law,H ap­ I am respectfully submitting this legislation today, Mr. proved June 22, 1931 (P. L. 594, No. 203), ch,mging a Speaker. Over 50 members have already affixed their route in Upper Burrell Township, Westmoreland County. signatures to this bill. I respectfully invite any others who Reported from Committee on Transportation. desire to join in to do so at this time. HOUSE BILL No. 1947 By Mr. WESTERBERG WELCOME An Act amending "The Vehicle Code," approved April 29, 1959 (P. L. 58, No. 32), further providing for restric­ The SPEAKER. The Chair is pleased to welcome to tion of additional particular vehicles to deSignated lanes the hall of the House today, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Swick. on multi-lane highways. Mr. Swick is a sixth gr.ade teacher in the Chicora Ele· mentary School and has been chosen one of the 10 most Reported from Committee on Transportation. outstanding teachers of 1974. HOUSE BILL No. 2028 By Mr. KAHLE They are the guests of the gentleman from Butler, Mr. Arthurs. An Act amending ''The Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law," approved May 21, 1943 (P. L. 571, No. 254), authorizing exemptions from certain personal taxes. REPUBLICAN CAUCUS Reported from Committee on Local Government. The SPEAKER. The Chair reoogoizes the majority leader. HOUSE BILL No. 2029 By Mr. KAHLE Mr. BUTERA. Mr. Speaker, I request a recess for the An Act amending "The Local Tax Enabling Act," ap­ purpose of a caucus until 4:30 p.m. proved December 31, 1965 (P. L. 1257, No. 511), authoriz­ mg exemptions from certain taxes. DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS Reported ·from Committee on Local Government. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the minority SOUSE BILL No. 2038 By Mr. KAHLE leader.. Mr. FINEMAN. Will the Democratic members of the An Act amending "The County Codet" approved August 9,1955 (P. L. 323, No. 130), providing for liability insurance House please report promptly, promptly, to the Demo~ for county officers and employes. cratic caucus room? Reported from Committee on Local Government.

RECESS HOUSE BILL No. 2053 By Mr. KAHLE The SPEAKER Without objection, the Chair now de· An Act amending .lThe Second Class Township Code," elares a recess until 4:30 p.m. approved May 1, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), authorizing The Chair hears no objection. grants to libraries, city, borough or township libraries for furnishing library service to the township. AFTER RECESS Reported from Committee on Local Government. The time of recess having expired. the House was called HOUSE BILL No. 2071 By Mr. KAHLE to order. An Act amending uThe Second Class Township Code," approved May I, 1933 (P. L. 103, No. 69), increasing THE SPEAKER (Kenneth B. Lee) IN THE CHAm amount of levy permitted for fire protection. Reported from Committee on Local Government. QUESTION OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE HOUSE BILL No. 2122 By Mr. KAHLE The SPEAKER The Chair recognizes the gentlem~ from Allegheny, Mr. Scanlon. For what purpose does the 'An Act amending "The Fourth to Eighth Class County Assessment Law," approved May 21, 1943 (P. L. 571, No. gentleman rise? 254) I further providing for the levying 01 taxes following Mr. SCANLON. I rise to a question of personal privi­ a county-wide reassessment of real property. lege. .Reported from Committee on Local Government. The SPEAKER. The gentleman will state it. . ~eoom­ Mr. SCANLON. Mr. Speaker, on the motion to HOUSE BILL No. 2121 By Mr. KAHLE mit Senate bill No. 794, I inadvertently voted in the af­ firmative. I would' like to· be recorded.as votiIig in the An Act amending - l"The . General County Assessment Law," approved'May 22, 1933 (P. -L. '853, No. 155), provid­ negative. ~g fo~. the levying of taxes following a county-wide re- The SPEAKER. The remarks of the gentleman will, be assessment. of ·real property:·· .. spread upon the record .. Reported from C6mrnittee o~ ~cal Government.

BILLS REPORTED AND CONSIDERED SENATE BILL No. 1~0~9, By Mr. KAHLE FIRST TIME ' An Act amending the act of May 2, 1945 (P. L. 382, No. HOUSE BILL, No. 80 By Mr. KAHLE 164), entitled uMunicipality Authorities Act of 1945/' en­ larging powers of the Authority with regard to contracts An Act prohibiting the disbanding of a paid fire force for insurance, hospitalization and medical services and in favor of having such services performed by volunteers. annuities and. establislunent of pension plans. Reported from Committee on Local Government. Reported from Committee on Local Government. 4212 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17,

BILL REREPORTED AS AMENDED Will the House agree to the bill as amended on third consideration? SENATE BILL No. 490 By Mr. WESTERBERG Mr. BEREN requested and obtained unanimous consent An Act amending the act of April 29, 1959 (P. L. 58, No. to offer the following amendments. which were read; 32), entitled "The Vehicle Code," prescribing penalties for operation of certain vehicles and tractors or combina~ Amend Title, page I, line 6, by removing the period tions thereof in violation of certain rules, regulations, con­ after "meetings" and inserting: and providing certain re­ ditions or restrictions. imbursement by the Commonwealth. Amend Bill, page 2, by inserting between lines 14 and Rereported from Committee on Transportation. 15: Section 3. Section 2541 of the act is amended by add­ ing a subsection to read: BII,LS REPORTED AS AMENDED Section 2541. Payments on Account of Pupil Transpor­ tation.- HOUSE BILL No. 225 By Mr. RITTER • • • An Act amending the "Pennsylvania Urban Mass Trans­ (d) The Commonwealth shall fully reimburse the school portation Assistance Law o~ 1967," providing for free local districts in the current year and in each year thereafter transit service for permanently disabled persons. for the approved costs incurred in providing transporta­ tion under section 1361 for nonpublic school pupils and Reported from Committee on Transportation. under section 1362 for hazardous conditions. Amend Sec. 3, page 2, line 15, by striking out "3." and HOUSE BILL No. 226 By Mr. RITTER inserting; 4. An Act amending the "State Lottery Law," approved On the question, August 26, 1971 (P. L. 351, No. 91l, allocating money in Will the House agree to the amendments? the State Lottery Fund to the payment of local transit for permanently disabled persons. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Reported from Committee on Transportation. from Montgomery, Mr. Beren. Mr. BEREN. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. HOUSE BILL No. 1995 By Mr. KAHLE Mr. Speaker, I offer an amendment to Senate bill No. An Act amending "The Local Tax Enabling Act," ap­ 1394 to cover the additional expense that this General proved December 31, 1965 (P. L. 1257, No. 511), further Assembly put on our school districts last year when we providing for collection of certain delinquent taxes from passed Act No. 372, which may be better known to our employers, etc. individual members as the act that provided for non­ Reported from Committee on Local Government. public school busing as well as additional hazardous routes busing. HOUSE BILL No. 2130 By Mr. BUTERA As I indicated, the purpose of this amendment is to An Act establishing a Code of Ethics for the Adminis­ provide funds for our local school districts that have trative Branch of the Commonwealth and providing for its been implementing Act No. 372, which passed at the end enforcement and for penalties. of the last legislative session. Reported from Committee on Rules. I will read this amendment, because I know that you have two of them on your desk: "The Commonwealth CALENDAR shall fully 'reimburse the school districts in the current year and in each year thereafter for the approved costs BILL ON FINAL PASSAGE POSTPONED incurred i'n providing transportation under section 1361 for nonpublic school pupils and under section 1362 for Agreeable to order. hazardous conditions." The bill having been called up from the postponed cal­ I am sure many of you are aware of the fact that our endar by Mr. BUTERA, the House resumed consideration school districts have undergone tremendous costs that on final passage of Senate bill No. 1394, printer's No. 2038, they were not able to anticipate. This was mandated entitled: on them by the General Assembly", and I would ask for An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, your support in helping to alleviate these costs. No. 14), entitled "Public School Code of 1949/' further Thank you. providing for the time of directors' organization meetings. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes 'the gentleman The SPEAKER This bill has been considered on three from Westmoreland, Mr. Manderino. different days and agreed to and is now on 'final passage. Mr. MANDERINO. ·Mr. 'Speaker, is there a fiscal note The question is, Shall the bill pass finally? attachE:d or in existence? RECONSIDERATION OF VOTE Mr. BEREN. Yes, there is, Mr. Speaker. ON SENATE BILL.No. 1394 Mr. MANDERlNO.What does· it show as the cost? Mr. BEREN. The fiscal note reads as follows: uThe Mr. BEREN moved that the vote by which SENATE amendment"'. ..would provide that' the Commonwealth BILL No. 1394, printer's No., 20~~, asamended Was c;greed shall fully reimburse school districts in the current year to on third consideration 'on Tuesday, April 2, 1974,be (1973-74) and in each succeeding year approved costs reconsidered. incurred" 'in pr6vidirig transportation under Sedioh 1361 Mr. WILSON seconded the motion. of the School Code for. non-'public school pupils and under Section 1362 for hazardous conditions. On the question, "The additional cost in this fiscal year would be ap­ Will the House agree to the motion? proximately $34 million-$18 million for non-public Motion was agreed to. schools and $16 million for hazardous conditions." On the question recurring, Mr. MANDERINO. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. 1974. 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On the question recurring, Mr. WILSON requested and obtained unanimous con­ Will the House agree to the amendments? sent to offer the following amendments, which were read: The yeas and nays were required by Messrs. BEREN and MANDERINO and were as follows; Amend Title, page 1, line 5, by inserting after "for:": consolidation of school districts only after a referendum YEAS-180 and for Amend Bill, page 1, by inserting between lines 8 and 9; Anderson, J. H. Gallagher Lynch, Frank Seltzer Section 1. Section 224, act of March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30, Arthurs Gallen Malady Semano1l No. 14), known as the "Public School Code of 1949," Barber Geesey Maloney Shane added December 7, 1965 (P. L. 1034, No. 385), is amended Bennett Geisler Mandertno Shelhamer to read; Beren Gekas Martino Shupnlk Berkes Gillette McClatchy Smith, C. Section 224. Combination of School Districts.-Any Bittle Gleason McCue Smith,E. two or more school districts or administrative units may Bixler Gleeson McG1nn1s Smith,L. combine to create a larger school district. The board of Blackwell Goodman McGraw Spencer school directors of each school district desiring to form Bonetto Greenfield McMonagle Stahl such a combination shall, by a majority vote, adopt a Brandt Grieco Mebus Stout resolution outlining the areas to be combined and file an Brunner Gring Miller, M. ]1;. SulUvan application for approval with the [Superintendent of Pub­ Burkardt Halverson Miller, M. E., 11'. Taddonto Bum..

The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. ZEARFOSS. Mr. Speaker. I was unaVOidably out from Bucks, Mr. Wilson. ot my seat when the Beren amendment to Senate bill Mr. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, this amendment would re­ No. 1394 was run. I would like to he recorded in tbe quire that, in any move to consolidate two school districts, affjrmative on that vote. each school district so involved would hold a referendum The SPEAKER. The gentleman will be so recorded. of the electorate therein and would have to receive the majority vote in all o'f the school districts so involved. BILL ON THmD CONSIDERATION It is very simple. I would urge everyhody's vote. Agreeable to order, The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman The House proceeded to third consideration of Bonse from Bucks, Mr. Berkes. bill No. 1056, printer'. No. 2888, entiUed: Mr. BERKES. Mr. Speaker, one brief question: Would An Act prescribing the procedure under which an owner :Mr. Wilson consent to interrogation? may have land devoted to agricullural use, agricultural The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman from Bucks, Mr. reserve use or forest reserve use valued for tax purposes Wilson, consent to interrogation? at the value it has for such uses and providing for re­ Mr. WILSON. Cectainly. assessment and certain interest payments when such land The SPEAKER. The gentleman may proceed. is applied to other uses. Mr. BERKES. Just so we are clear on the record, Mr. On the question, Speaker, would this also prevent the merger of school Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration? districts in addition to the consolidation of school districts? Mr. WILSON. It certainly would. Mr. BUTERA moved that House bill No. 1056, printer's Mr. BERKES. Thank you. Mr. Speaker. No. 2888, be placed on the third L"Onsideration postponed calendar. PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY On the question, The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Will the House agree to the motion? from Philadelphia, Mr. Greenfield. For what purpose Motion was agreed to. does the gentleman rise? Tho'fr, GREENFIELD. I rise to a parliamentary inquiry. QUESTION OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE The SPEAKER The gentleman will state it, Mr. GREENFIELD. Would Senate bill No. 1394 remain The SPEAKER The Chair recognizes the gentleman in position for additional amendments after we amend from Philadelphia, Mr. Richardson. For what purpose the bill today? does the gentleman rise? The SPEAKER. The bill would be reprinted witb the Mr. RICHARDSON. I rise to a question of personal amendments in and then would be in position for a further privilege. amendment. The SPEAKER. The gentleman will state it. Mr. GREENFIELD. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, on the two amend­ ments to Senate bill No. 1394, I would like to be recorded The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman in the affirmative on Mr. Beren's amendment and, on from Bucks, Mr. Wright. Mr. Wilson's amendment, I would like to be recorded in Mr. WRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to support Mr. the negative, please. Wilson's amendment to Senate bill No. 1394. This bill Is The SPEAKER. The gentleman will he 50 recorded. very siroilar in language to House bill No. 1935 and has the same theory and the same provisions that are allowed BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS NOT CALLED UP in the various municipal codes, that prior to any merger or consolidation there shall be a referendwn on the part The SPEAKER. All remaining bills and resolutions on of the voters of both governmental bodies involved, both today's calendar are not called up. municipalities involved, and in this case both school dis­ tricts involved. I ask for support of this amendment. QUESTION OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE On the question, The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Will the House agree to the amendments? from Allegheny, Mr. Valicenti. For what purpose does Amendments were agreed to. the gentleman rise? Mr. VALICENTL I rise to a question of personal On the question, privilege. Will the House agree to the bill as amended on third The SPEAKER. The gentleman will -slate it. consideration? Mr. VALICENTI. Mr. Speaker, on Senate hill No. Bill as amended was agreed to. 1394, on the Wilson amendment, I wish to have my vofe Ordered, that ·tbe bilr as amended be prepared'tor final in the affinriative, please.. passage. . The SPEAKER. The gentleman will be 50 recorded. Mr. VALICENTI. Thank you. QUESTION OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE RULES SUSPENDED The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman The' SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the majority from Delaware, Mr. Zeal'foss. For what purpose .does the leader. gentleman rise? Mr. BUTERA. Mr. Speaker, I move that the rules Mr. ZEARFOSS, I riBe to a personal privilege, be suspended to permit' the following members' names The SPEAKER. The gentleman will state it. to be deleted or added as sponsors to the following hm•. 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAl-HOUSE 4215

The following names will be added to the specified NAYS-l0 bills: BUI'karlh Geesey 1'urne~ ZearfQSl! House bill No. 14Z-Mr. Morris; Daeer Hutch.lnson, A. W:l$)n Z1mmerm.a.n House bill No. 5S9-Mr. Bellomini; Devert8r Maloney House bill No. 1056-Mr,. Bbder, Mrs. Kelly and M1's. N.OT VOTING-19 Toll; BeUom1n1 Irvis Pe.ni Wells House bill No. 142Z-Mr. Ritter; Berkea Johnson.J. Rieger Whittlesey House bill No. 1703-Mr. Morris; Berson McCurdy Schulze WIlliams Checcb10 Mullen. M. P. Shelton WIse House bill No. 1723-Mr. Frankenburg; Gallagller MyeTll Vann House bill No. 1724-Mr. Frankenburg; House bill No. 1728-Mr. Petrarca; So the question was determined in the affirmative and House bill No. 1751-Mr. DeMedio; the motion was agreed to. House bill No. 1844-Mr. Pitts; House bill No. 1935-Mr. Wilson; ANNOUNCEMENT House bill No. 1953-Mr. Petrarca; The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman House bill No. 1973-Mr. Katz; from Indiana, Mr. Shane. • House bill No. 200l-Mrs. Whittlesey; Mr. SHANE. Mr. Speaker, I just wanted to make a House bill No. 20l3---Mr. Petrarca; brief announcement about these right-oi-reply bills. House bill No. 2035-Mrs. Kelly, Mr. Morris and Mrs. The SPEAKER. The gentleman may proceed. Toll; and Mr. SHANE. The members of the House may be inter­ House bill No. 2134-Mr. D. M. Davis. ested to know that I have the right-of-reply bills here. The following names will be deleted from the specified This is the same language as the amendment I offered bills: this afternoon. If anybody wants to sign them, I have them right here. House bill No. 987-Mr. Kusse; House bill No. 2126-Mr. Bellomini and Mr. Tayoun; and SENATE MESSAGE House bill No. Z031-Mr. M. E. Miller, Jr. AMENDED SENATE BILL CONCURRED IN BY SENATE On the question, Will the House agree to the motion? The clerk of the Senate, being introduced, informed that the Senate has concurred in the amendments made The yeas and nays were required by Messrs. BUTERA by the House of Representatives to Senate bill num­ and RYAN and were as follows: bered and entitled as follows: SENATE BILL No. 1503 YEAS-170 A Supplement to the act of July 12, 1973 (P L No Anderson, ~. a Geisler Malady 8dr1ca ll-A), .entitled "An act to provide for the expEm~es of th~ Arthun Gekas Manderino seltzer Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Barber Gillette Martlno Semanotl' Bennett Gleason McClatchy Shane Commonwealth, the public debt and for the public schools B&ren Gleeson McCue Shelhamel' for the fiscal year July 1, 1973, to June 30 1974 and for Bittle Goodman McGinnlB Shuman the payment of bills incurred and rem.'aining unpaid Blxler Greenfl.eld McGraw Shupn1k at t~e. close of the fis~al. period ending June 30, 1973," BlackweU Grieco McMOnAgle $mlth,C. prOViding an appropriation for the reimbursement of Bonetto Gring Mebus Smlth,l:. school districts by the Department of Health and providing Brandt Halverson Miller, M. J:. Smtth.L. for deficiencies in certain appropriations made by the act Brunn_ Hamilton, 1.1L Mlller, M. E .• Jr. Spencer Burn. Hammock MorTIs Stahl for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974. Butera Harrier Musto Stout Byerly Hasay Novak Sul11van Caputo Haskell Noye Taddonto SENATE MESSAGE Ceasar Hayes, D. S. O'Brien Tayoun Comer Hayea. S.K.. O'Connell Thomaa HOUSE BILLS CONCURRED IN BY SENATE CrawforCl Heptord Oliver Toll Davis, D. II. Hill Pancoast Trualo Davis,a. Homer Parker, H. S. Ull'tynaus The clerk of the Senate, being introduced, returned DeMedio Hop~ Perry Vacca bills from the House of Representatives numbered and Dicarlo Hutch1nsan, W. Petrarca ValiceuU DintDnl ItIdn Pievsky Vipond entitled as follows: DombroWiki jones Piper Volpe Dorr Kable Pitts Wagner HOUSE BILL No. 140 Dorsey Katz Polite Walsh,:T. T. Doyle KellY,A.P. Prendergast Walsh,T.P. An Act amending the act of March 4 1970 (P. L. 128 Drefbe1bta Kelly. J.B. Rappaport Wugo No. 49), entitled "An act granting to'the Governor of Early Kennedy Renntnger Weidner the Commonwealth the sale authority for regulating the ~ckensber,,, Kester Renwick Westerberg display of the flag of the United States from any public Englehart Kistler Rhodes WUt.R.W. Fawcett Kl1ng.mm Richardson Wllt,W.W. ground or building and from any ground or building of Fee Knepper RJtter Wojdalt certain other institutions," further providing for the dis­ Fenr.lcll Kolter Romanelli Worrtlow play of the United States flag. F1n~ Kowa.1yRhyn Rowe Wright Fischer KUSH Ruane Yahner BOUSE BILL No. 820 Foor LaMarca Ruggiero Yolin Foster, A.. Laudadio Ryan Zeller An Act authorizing the Secretary of Environmental Re­ Foster, W. LaughUn Saloam J:ord Fox Lehr Salvatore ZWikl sources, with the approval of the Governor, to transfer Frank~ Letterman Scanlon certain Project 70 lands in Blair County to the Depart­ Fryw lJncoln Schea1!er m~nt of '.I;'r~nsportation for a highway project under cer­ Gallen Lynch, :J'rlmk Schmitt tam condItions. 4216 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17,

HOUSE BILL No. 1506 SENATE BILL SIGNED 'BY SPEAKER An Act authorizing the Department of state to reserve Bill numbered and entitled as follows having been pre­ from use the name "Pennsylvania Military College." pared for presentation to the Governor and the same With information that the Senate has passed the same being correct, the title was publicly read as follows: without amendment. SENATE BILL No. 1503 SENATE MESSAGE A Supplement to the act of July 12, 1973 (P. L. , No. ll-A), entitled "An act to provide for the expenses of the AMENDED HOUSE BILL RETURNED FOR Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the CONCURRENCE Commonwealth, the public debt and for the public schools for the fiscal year July I, 1973, to June 30, 1974, and for

The clerk of the Senate, being introducedl returned the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the bill from the House of Representatives numbered and close of the fiscal period ending June 30, 1973," providing an appropriation for the reimbursement of school dis­ entitled as follows: tricts by the Department of Health and providing for de­ ficiencies in certain appropriations made by the act for HOUSE BILL No. 1574 the fiscal )'ear ending June 30, 19'74. An Act relating to the purchase of brass and bronze cemetery vases, receptacles or markers with penalty pro­ Whereupon, visions. The SPEAKER, in the presence of the House, signed the same. With the information that the Senate has passed the same with amendments in which the concurrence of the House of Representatives is requested. MR. SELTZER REQUESTED TO PRESIDE The SPEAKER. The bill will appear on the calendar. The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman from Lebanon, Mr. Seltzer, come to the desk for the purpose of tem­ HOUSE BILLS SIGNED BY SPEAKER porarily presiding? Bills numbered and entitled as follows having been prepared for presentation to the Governor and the same THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE (H. Jack Seltzer) being correct, the titles were read as follows: IN THE CHAIR HOUSE BILL No. 140 SENATE MESSAGE An Act amending the act of March 4, 1970 (P. L. 128, No. 49), entitled uAn act granting to the Governor of the SENATE INSISTS ON AMENDMENTS Commonwealth the sale authority for regulating the dis­ NONCONCURRED IN BY THE HOUSE play of the flag of the United States '" • .... further pro­ viding for the display of the United Slates flag. The clerk of the Senate, being introduced, informed HOUSE BILL No. 820 that the Senate has insisted upon its amendments non­ concurred in by the House of Representatives to HOUSE An Act authorizing the Secretary of Environmental Re­ sources, with the approval of the Governor, to transfer BILL No. 509. entitled: certain Project 70 lands in Blair County to the Depart­ An Act amending the act of April 29, 1959 (P. L. 58, ment of Transportation for a highway project under No. 32), entitled "The Vehicle Code," limiting the use certain conditions. and sale of studded tires and providing penalties. HOUSE BILL No. 1452 And has appointed Messrs. MAZZEI, NOSZKA and .An Act amending the act of May 16, 1929 (P. L. 1784, MANBECK a committee of free conference to confer No. 587). entitled "Newspaper Advertising Act," provid­ with a similar committee of the House of Representa­ ing for use of common local or general usa~e designations tives. (already appointed) on the subject of the differ­ in certain cases of official or legal advertlsing. ences between the two Houses in relation to said bill. HOUSE BILL No. 1506 An Act authorizing the Department of State to reserve REPORT OF COMMITIEE OF CONFERENCE from use the name "Pennsylvania Military College." ON HOUSE. BILL No. 509 HOUSE BILL No. 1911 Mr. BURKARDT presented the report of the Com­ An Act amending "The Administrative Code of 1929," mittee of Conference on House bill No. 509. approved April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177, No. 175), further pro­ The SPEAKER. The report will be laid over for print­ VIding for the civil service status of certain Workmen's ing uhder the rules. Compensation Referees.

HOUSE BILL No. 1912 RESOLUTION INTRODUCED An Act amending the act of February 8, 1972 (P. L. 53, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the No. 14), entitled "An act amending the act of August 5, 1941 (P. L. 752, No. 286), entitled 'An act regulating and gentleman from Philadelphia, Mr. Richardson. For what improving the civil service of certain departments and purpose does the gentleman rise? agencies of the Commonwealth;"**,'" further providing Mr. RICHARDSON. I rise, Mr. Speaker, to introduce for the civil service status of certain Workmen's Com­ a resolution. pensation Referees. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentieman may in­ Whereupon, troduce his resolution. The SPEAKER, in the presence of the House, signed Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to in­ the same. troduce a resolution: 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4217

UMigrant farm workers have worked under the most tion or appointment, term of office, or of service, re­ severe and unjust conditions in the fields and orchards moval and manner of filling vacancies; fixing the salary of the Director of the Legislative Reference Bureau; pro­ of. this country. viding for compilation of lists of employes,' granting a "They have suffered through the use of child labor, a cost-of-living increase to employes of the General As­ system of labor contracting which exposes them to the sembly. cruel treatment of exploitative labor contractors, un­ MILTON J. SHAPP GOVERNOR controlled pesticide use, substandard housing and health and safety protections, and an average yearly income of April 11, 1974 only $2400 per family. "Under no protection from the laws of the land but To the Honorable, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: under the leadership of Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers, AFL-CIO, farm workers have been able I have the honor to inform you that I have this day to organize themselves into a union of their own and approved and signed House bill No. 1363, printer's No. 1715, entitled "An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 non-violently influence corporate growers through the (P. L. 177, No. 175), entitled 'The Administrative Code gr.eat grape strike and boycott. .. ..' of 1929.' further prescribing powers and duties of the Mr. Speaker, we are saying by this resolution that Advisory Health Board." we are introducing today, since the United Farm Work­ MILTON J. SHAPP ers of America and the AFL-CIc are presently con­ GOVERNOR ducting another international boycott of Gallo Wines and iceberg lettuce from California, and also grapes, and are April 11, 1974 asking for public, church, political, and labor support To the Honorable, the House of Representatives of the lor their struggle, therefore be it Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: lIRESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania go on record as en­ I have the honor to inform you that I have this day approved and signed House bill No. 1364, printer's No. dorsing the UFW hoycott of non-United Farm Workers 1716, entitled "An Act amending the act of Maech 10, of California iceberg lettuce, grapes, and Gallo Wines; 1949 (P. L. 30. No. 14), entitled 'Public School Code of and be it further 1949,' requiring that children be immunized against such "RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge diseases as may be specified by the Advisory Health Board prior to entering school." the citizens of Pennsylvania to refrain from purchasing any of the above items from California until growers MILTON J. SHAPP grant their workers the right to choose their own rep­ GOVERNOR resentation; and be it further uRESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recom­ April 4, 1974 mend a special week commenci.ng April 28, 1974 to be To the Honorable, the House of Representatives of the set aside with the designation of "United Farm Workers Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Week" in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and be I have the honor to inform :f0u that I have this day it further approved and signed House bill No. 1397, printer's No. "RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be sent 2028, entitled uAn Act amending the act of June 21, 1939 (P. L. 566, No. 284), entitled 'The Pennsylva.nia to the offices of the following chain stores that they might Occupational Disease Act,' further defining 'occupational realize the importance of the Farm Workers' Boycott DISEASE' AND PROVIDING FOR THE RUNNING OF to the future of poor people in these United States: CERTAIN STATUTES OF LIMITATION APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN BENEFITS." A & P, Grand Union, PathmarkJ Shop-Rite, Acme, Pan­ try Pride, Penn-Fruit, Stop & Shop, Finast, and Mid­ MILTON J. SHAPP Eastern." GOVERNOR Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. April 4, 1974 To the Honorable, the House of Representatives of the COMMUNICATION FROM GOVERNOR Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: The Secretary to the Governor, being introduced, pre­ I have the honor to inform you that I have this day sented the follOWing communication in writing from His approved. and signed House bill No. 1398 1 printer's No. Excellency, the: Governor, which was read: 2029, entitled "An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P. L. 736, No. 338), entitled. as amended, 'The Penn­ APPROVAL OF HOUSE BILLS Nos. 771, 1363, 1364, sylvania Workmen's Compensation Act,' further defining 'occupational DISEASE,' AND PROVIDING FOR THE 1397, 1398, 1465, 1466 and 1614 RUNNING OF CERTAIN STATUTES OF LIMITATION Commonwealth of Pennsylvania APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN BENEFITS." Governor's Office. Harrisburg MILTON J. SHAPP April 4, 1974 GOVERNOR To the Honorable, the House of Representatives of the April 11, i974 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the House of Representatives of the I have the honor: to inform you that I have this day Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: approved and signed House bill No. 771, printer's No. 2829, entitled HAn Act amending the act of January I have the honor to inform you that I have this day 10, 1968 (P. L. 925, No. 417), entitled 'An act relating approved and signed House bill No. 1465, printer's No. to officers and employes of the General Assembly; fixing 1872, entitled "An Act amending the act of June I, 1933 the number, qualifications, compensation, mileage and (P. L. 1172, No. 290), entitled 'An act establishing certsin duties of the officers and employes of the Senate and of streets in boroulJhs and incorporated towns as State high­ the House of Representatives; providing for their elec- ways, and prOVIding for their construction and mainte- 421& LEGISLATIVE dOURNAL--HOUSE April 17,

nance at the expense of the Commonwealth,' deleting a ieD High School Basketball Team that marked their 1973­ route in Riverside Borough, Northumberland County." 74 season with thirty wins and two defeats; the most out­ standing record ever achieved by a Cocalico sponsored MXLTON J, SHAPP team. They won the County Championship in the Leba~ GOVERNOR non-Lancaster League and went on to win the District Three Class B Championship. They entered the Eastern April 11, 1974 Regional District Finals only to be defeated by Exeter and lost the consolation game to Bishop Guilfoyle; and To the Honorable, the House of Representatives of the WHEREAS" Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward Me- I have the honor to inform you that I have this day IImoyle; the team sho~ed th~ir capac~ty for. hard work approved and signed House bill No. 1466, printer's No. and good sportsmanshIp eVIdenced In then' excellent 1873 entitled "An Act amending the act of June 22 1931 season record. (P. L. 594, No. 203), entitled 'An act establishing c~rtain' Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the township roads as State highways; authorizing their coh- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its delibera­ struction, maintenance, and improvement under certain tions to pay tribute to Dean Pennabecker for his individual conditions and restrictions; limiting the obligation of the contribution to the fine season record of the Cocalico High Commonwealth in the construction of certain structures School Basketball Team; located on such highway~; conferring certain po:v.ers and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ upon the Dep~rtJ?lent of HIghways.and local aut~ontles, ered to Dean Pennabecker, Cocalico High School Basket­ persons, assocI~tIOns and corporatIOns. for sharmg. the ball Team, South Sixth Street, Denver Pennsylvania cost of the mamtenance and constructIOn of such high- 17517 ' ways; and making an appropriation to carry out the pro- . visions of said act,' by deleting a route in South Dan- HARRY H. GRING ville, Northumberland County." MILTON J, SHAPP PAYING TRIBUTE TO JIM STONER GOVERNOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 4, 1974 WHEREAS. Jim Stoner is a member of the Cocalico High School Basketbali Team that marked their 1973-74 To the Honorable, the House of Representatives of the season with thirty wins and two defeats; the most out­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: standing record ever achieved by a Cocalico sponsored team. They won the County Championship in the Leb­ I have the honor to inform you that I have this day anon-Lancaster League and went on to win the District approved and signed House bill No. 1614, printer's No. Three Class B Championship. They entered the Eastern 2415, entitled "An Act amending the act of March 10, Regional District Finals only to be defeated by Exeter 1949 (P, L. 30, No, 14), entitled 'Public School Code of and lost the consolation game to Bishop Guilfoyle; and 1949,' requiring annual reports to the General Assembly on the intermediate unit system." WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward Mc­ MILTON J. SHAPP Ilmoyle; the team showed their capacity for hard work GOVERNOR and good sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent season record. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the COMMITTEE MEETINGS Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its deliberations LIQUOR CONTROL, Mr, Kester, chairman, Room 401, to pay tribute to Jim Stoner for his individual contribu­ tion to the fine season record of the Cocalico High School Thursday, April 17, 1974, at 10 a.m" e,d,l, Basketbali Team; SELECT BIPARTISAN COMMITTEE TO INVESTI­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv~ GATE THE ADEQUACY OF LEGISLATION REGULAT­ ered to Jim Stoner, Cocalico High School Basketball Team, ING SECURITY GUARDS, Hearing, Mr, Kelly, Chairman, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. Gold Room, 436 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, Thursday, April HARRY H. GRING 18, 1974, at 1:30 p.m., e,d,t. STATE GOVERNMENT, Hearing, Mr. Beren, chairman, PAYING TRIBUTE TO DENNIS SLABACH 6th Floor, County Administration Building, Adams Ave­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nue and Spruce Street, Scranton, Thursday, April 18, 1974, at 10 a.m, e.d.t. WHEREAS. Dennis Slabach is a member of the Cocalico High School Basketbali Team that marked their 1973-74 >1= '" * season with thirty wins and two defeats; the most out­ SELECT BIPARTISAN COMMITTEE TO INVESTI­ standing record ever achieved by a Cocalico sponsored GATE THE ADEQUACY OF LEGISLATION REGULAT­ team. They won the County Championship in the Leb­ ING SECURITY GUARDS, Hearing, Mr, Kelly, chairman, anon-Lancaster League and went on to win the District Gold Room, 436 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, Friday, April Three Class B Championship. They entered the Eastern Regional District Finals only to be defeated by Exeter 19, 1974, at 9 a.m., e.d.t. and lost the consolidation game to Bishop Guilfoyle; and *•• WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry HEALTH AND WELFARE, Mr, Hill, chairman, Room and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward Mc­ 243 A and B, postponed from April 18, 1974, to April 23, Ilmoyle; the team showed their capacity for hard work 1974, 10 a,m., e.d.t. and good sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent season record. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the CITATIONS Commonwalth of Pennsylvania pauses in its deliberations to pay tribute to Dennis Slabach for his individual con­ The following citations were read, considered and adopt­ tribution to the fine season record of the Cocalico High ed: School Basketball Team; PAYING TRffiUTE TO DEAN PENNABECKER and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ ered to Dennis Slabach, Cocalico High School Basketball HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. WHEREAS, Dean Pennabecker is a member of the Cocal- HARRY H. GRING 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4219

PAYING TRIBUTE TO BEN BITLER CONGRATULATING JOAN SHELLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS. Ben BlUer served as a student manager of WHEREAS, Joan Shelly served on the coaching staff the Cocalico Hil(h School Basketball Team that marked of the Cocalico High School Girls Field Hockey Team that their 1973-74 season with thirty wins and two defeats; brought honor to both themselves and to their school the most outstanding record ever achieved by a Cocalico with a fine 1973-74 season record of winning the County sponsored team. They won the County Championship in Championship and qualifying for the District Three play­ the Lebanon-Lancaster League and went on to win the offs. They were defeated at that leve~ but finished the District Three Class B Championship. They entered the season as District Three runner-up; and Eastern Regional District Finals only to be defeated by Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the Exeter and lost the consolation game to Bishop Guilfoyle; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Joan Shelly and on her individual contribution to the 1973-74 season rec­ WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry ord of the Cocalico High School Girls Field Hockey Team and his assistants. Larry McComsey and Edward Mc­ as a member of the coaching staff; Ilmoyle; the team showed their capacity for hard work and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ and good sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent ered to Joan Shelly, Cocalico High School Girls Field season record. Hockey Team. South Sixth St·reet, Denver, Pennsylvania Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the ]7;)]7. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its delibera­ tions to pay tribute to Ben Bitler for his individual con­ HARRY H. GRING tribution to the fine season record of the Cocalico High School Basketball Team; and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ PAYING TRIBUTE TO DEBBIE BEHRENDT ered to Ben Bitler, Cocalico High School Basketball Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HARRY H. GRING WHEREAS. Debbie Behrendt served as a student stat­ istician of the Cocalico High School Basketball Team that CONGRATULATING ASSISTANT COACH EDWARD A. marked their 1973-74 season with thirty wins and two McILMOYLE defeats; the most outstanding record ever achieved by a Cocalico sponsored team. They won the County Champion­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship in the Lebanon-Lancaster League and went on to win the District Three Class B Championship. They en. WHEREAS, Edward A. McIImoylc served as assistant tered the Eastern Regional District Finals only to be de­ coach to the Cocalico Hi~h School Basketball Team that feated by Exeter and lost the consolation game to :eishop marked their 1973-74 season with thirty wins and two Guilfoylej and defeats; the most outstanding 'record ever achieved by a WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry CocaIicQ sponsored team. They won the County Champion­ and his assistants. Larry McComsey and Edward Mc­ ship in the Lebanon-Lancaster League and went on to llmoyle; the team showed their capacity fOT hard work win the District Three Class B Championship_ They en­ and good sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent tered the Eastern Regional District Finals only to be de­ season record. feated by Exeter and lost the consolation game 10 Bishop Guilfoyle. . Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its delibera­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates assistant tions to pay tribute to Debbie Behrendt for her individual coach Edward A. Mcllmoyle on the fine shOWing his team contribution to the fine season record of the Cocalico High made for the 1973-74 basketball season and wishes him School Basketball Team; success in future endeavors: and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ ered to Debbie Behrendt, Cocalico High School Basketball ered to Edward A. Mcllmoyle, Cocalico High School Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. Basketball Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsyl­ vania 17517. HARRY H. GRING HARRY H. GRING PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHRIS GERHART PAYING TRIBUTE TO COCALICO HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, Chris Gerhart served as a student statis­ tician of the Cocalico High School Basketball Team that WHEREAS, The Cocalico High School Basketball Team marked their 1973-74 season with thirty wins and two marked their 1973-74 season with thirty wins and two defeats; the most outstanding record ever achieved by a defeats; the most outstanding record ever achieved b~· a Cocalico sponsored team. They won the County Cham­ CocaIico sponsored team. They won the County Champion­ pionship in the Lebanon-Lancaster League and went on ship in the Lebanon-Lancaster League and went On to to win the District Three Class B Championship. They win the District Three Class B Championship. They entered the Eastern Regional District Finals only to be entered the Eastern Regional District Finals only to be defeated by Exeter and lost the consolation game to defeated by Exeter and lost the consolation game to Bishop Guilfoyle; and Bishop Guilioyle; and WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry \\THEREAS, Under the abie coaching of Spencer Henry and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward Mc­ and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward Mc­ llmoyle; the team showed their capacity for hard work llmoyle; the team showed their capacity for hard work and good sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent sea­ and good sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent son record. season record. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its delibera­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvmia, pauses in its delibera­ tions to pay tribute to the Cocalico High School Basket­ tions to pay tribute to Chris Gerhart for her individual ball Team for their outstanding 1973-74 season reco·rd contributIon to the fine season record of the Cocalico and extends to them best wishes for continued success; High School Basketball Team; and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered ered to Cocalico High School Basketball Team, South to Chris Gerhart, Cocalico High School Basketball 'ream, Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. HARRY H. GRING HARRY H. GRING 4220 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17,

PAYING TRIBUTE TO GALE REINHOLD and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to Darla Weinhold, Cocalico High School Basketball Team, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. WHEREAS, Gale Reinhold served as a student satis­ HARRY H. GRING tician of the Cocalico High School Basketball Team that marked their 1973-74 season with thirty wins and two defeats; the most outstanding record ever achieved by a PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN BITLER Cocalico sponsored team. They won the County Cham­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pionship in the Lebanon-Lancaster League and went on to win the District Three Class B Championship. They WHEREAS, John Bitler served as a student manager entered the Eastern Regional District Finals only to be of the Cocalico High School Basketball Team that marked defeated by Exeter and lost the consolation game to their 1973-74 season with thirty wins and two defeats; Bishop Guilfoyle; and the most outstanding record ever achieved by a Cocalico WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry sponsored team. They won the County Championship and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward Mc­ in the Lebanon-Lancaster League and went on to win Ilmoyle; the team showed their capacity for hard work the District Three Class B Championship. They entered and good sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent sea­ the Eastern Regional District Finals only to be defeated son record. by Exeter and lost the consolation game to Bishop Guil­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the foyle; and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses in its delibera­ WHEREAS, Under the- able coaching of Spencer Henry ations to pay tribute to Gale Reinhold for her individual and his assistants, Larry McComsey and, Edward Mc­ contribution to the fine season record of the Cocalico Ilmoyle; the team showed their capacity for hard work High School Basketball Team; and good sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent sea­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered son record. to Gale Reinhold, Cocalico High School Basketball Team, Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses in its delibera­ tions to pay tribute to John Bitler for his individual HARRY H. GRING contribution to the fine season record of the Cocalico High School Basketball Team; PAYING TRIBUTE TO SHERRY SCHAEFFER and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to John Bitler, Cocalico High School Basketball Team, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. WHEREAS, Sherry Schaeffer served as a student statis­ HARRY H. GRING tician of the Cocalico High School Basketball Team that marked their 1973-74 season with thirty wins and two defeats; the most outstanding record ever achieved by a PAYING TRIBUTE TO FARLEY FRY Cocalico sponsored team. They won the County Cham­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pionship in the Lebanon-Lancaster League and went on to win the District Three Class B Championship. They WHEREAS, Farley Fry served as a student manager entered the Easte;rn Regional District Finals only to be of the Cocalico High School Basketball Team that marked defeated by Exeter and lost the consolation game to their 1973-74 season with thirty wins and two defeats; Bishop Guilfoyle; and the most outstanding record ever achieved by a Cocalico WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry sponsored team. They won the County Championship and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward Mc­ in the Lebanon-Lancaster League and went on to win Ilmoyle; the team showed their capacity for hard work the District Three Class B Championship. They entered and good sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent sea­ the Eastern Regional District Finals only to be defeated son record. by Exeter and lost the consolation game to Bishop Guil­ foyle; and Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the "WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses in its delibera­ and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward Mc­ tions to pay tribute to Sherry Schaeffer for her individual Ilmoyle; the team showed their capacity for hard work contribution to the fine season record of the Cocalico and good sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent sea­ High School Basketball Team; son record. and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the to Sherry Schaeffer, Cocalico High School Basketball Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses in its delibera­ Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. tions to pay tribute to Farley Fry for his individual contribution to the fine season record of the Cocalico HARRY H. GRING High School Basketball Team; and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered PAYING TRIBUTE TO DARLA WEINHOLD Farley Fry, Cocalico High School Basketball Team, South HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. WHEREAS, Darla Weinhold served as a student statis­ HARRY H. GRING tician of the Cocalico High School Basketball Team that marked their 1973-74 season with thirty wins and two PAYING TRIBUTE TO BARRY HARTING defeats; the most outstanding record ever achieved by a Cocalico sponsored team. They won the County Cham­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pionship in the Lebanon-Lancaster League and went on WHEREAS, Barry Harting served as a student" manager to win the District Three Class B Championship. They of the Cocalico High School Basketball Team that marked entered the Eastern Regional District Finals only to be their 1973-74 season with thirty wins and two defeats; defeated by Exeter and lost the consolation game to the most outstanding record ever achieved by a Cocalico Bishop Guilfoyle; and sponsored team. They won the County Championship WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry in the Lebanon-Lancaster League and went on to win and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward Mc­ the District Three Class B Championship. They entered llmoyle; the team showed their capacity for hard work the Eastern Regional District Finals only to be defeated and good sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent sea­ by Exeter and lost the consolation game to Bishop Guil­ son record. foyle; and Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses in its delibera­ and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward Mc­ tions to pay tribute to Darla Weinhold for her individl.}-al Ilmoyle; the team showed their ca;pacity for hard work contribution to the fine season record of the Coca1lco and good sportsmanship evidenced In their excellent sea­ High School Basketball Team; son record. 1974. LEGISLATIVE dOURNAL--HOUSE 4221

Now therefore, the House of Representatives ot the WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses in its delibera­ and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward Mc­ tions to pay tribute to Barry Harting for his individlf31 llmoyle; the team showed their capacity lor hard work contribution to the fine season record of the Cocalico and good sportsmanship evidenced 1D their excellent sea­ High School Basketball Team; ... . son record. and further directs that a copy of this CItation be delivered Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the to Barry Harting, Cocalico High School Basketball Team, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses in its delibera­ South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvarna 17517. tions to pay tribute to Pat Mowt'ey for his individual contribution to the fine season record of the Cocalico H..A.RRY H. GRING Hil'!h School Basketball Team; and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to Pat Mowrey, CocaIico High School Basketball Team, PAYING TRffiUTE TO DAVID LEID South Sbrth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HARRY H. GRING WHEREAS. David Leid served as a student manager of the Cocallco High School Basketball Team that marked PAYING TRIBUTE TO TOM HEISEY their 1973-74 season "'ith thirty wins and two deleats; the most outstanding record ever achieved by a Cocalico HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sponsored team. They won the County Championsh!p WHEREAS, Tom Heisey is a member of the Cocalico in the Lebanon-Lancaster League and wc.nt on to wm High School Basketball Team that marked their 1973-74 the District Three Class B Championsh1p. They entered season with thirty wins and two defeats; the most out­ the Eastern Regional District Finals only to be defeated standing record ever achieved by a Cocalico sponsored by Exeter and lost the consolation game to Bishop Guil­ team. They won the County Championship in the Leb­ foyle; and anon-Lancaster League and went on to Win the District WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry Three CJass B Championship. They entered the Eastern and his assistants, Larr;y McComsey and Edward Mc­ Regional District Finals only to be defeated by Exeter Ilmoyle' the team showed their capacity for hard work go~d ann lost the consolation game to Bishop Guilfoyle; and and sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent sea­ WHEREAS, Under the able coaching 01 Spencer Henry son record. and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward Mc­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the TImoylej the team showed their capacity for hard work Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses in its delibera­ and good sportsmanship evidenced LU their excellent sea­ tions to pay tribute to David Leid for his individual son record. contribution to the finc season record of the Cocalico Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the High School Basketball Team; ... . Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its delibera­ and further directs that a coPy of thIS cItahon be dcltvered tions to pay tribute to Tom Heisey for his jndividual to David Leid Coealieo Hlg'h School Basketball Team, contribution to the fine season record of the Cocalico South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517, High School Basketbal Team; HARRY H. GRING and fu.rther directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to Tom Heisey, Cocalico High School Basketball Team, South Sixth Street, Dcnver, Pennsylvania 17517, PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROBERT WENGER HARRY H. GRING HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PAYING TRffiUTE TO JIM KREIDER WHEREAS, Robert Wenger served as a student manager 01 the Cocalico Hi~h School Basketball Team that marked HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the most outstandmg record ever achieved by a Cocalico Championsh~p WHEREAS, Jim Kreider is a member of the Cocalico sponsored team. They won the County High School Basketball Team that marked their 1973-74 in the Lebanon-Lancaster League and went on to WID season with thirty wins and two defeats; the most out­ the District Three Class B Ch2mpionshif." They entered standing record ever achieved by a Cocalico sponsored the Eastern Regional District Finals amy to be defeated team. They won the County Championship in the Leb­ by Exeter and lost the consolation game to Bishop Guil­ anon-Lancaster League and went on to win the District foyle; and WHEREAS, Under the ahle coaching of Spencer Henry Three Class B Championship. They entered the Eastern and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward Mc­ Regional District Finals only to be defeated by Exeter Ilmoy]e' the team showed their capacity for bard work and lost the consolation game to Bishop Guiltoyle; and g~ WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry and sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent sea­ and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward Mc­ son record. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Dmoy)e; the team. showed their ca,Pacity for hard work and good sportsmanship evidenced In their excellent sea­ Commonwealth or Pennsylvania, pauses in ilo:; delibera­ son record. tions to J?ay tribute to Robert Wenger for his individ':lal Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the contributIon to the fine season record of the Cocalico Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its delibera­ High School Basketball Team; '" . tions to ,Pay tribute to Jim Kreider for his individual and further directs that a copy of thIS CltatIon be dellvered contribution to the fine season record of the Cocalico to Robert Wenger, Coealieo High School BasketbaU Team, High School BasketbaI Team; South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered HARRY H. GRING to Jim Kreider, Cocalieo High School Basketball Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. PAYING TRffiUTE TO PAT MOWREY HARRY H. GRING iHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. E. E. LAURENCE WHEREAS Pat Mowrey is a member of the Cocalico HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES High School BasketbalJ Team that marked their 1973-74 season with thirty wins and two defeats; the most out­ WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Laurence celebrated standing record ever achieved by a Cocalico sponsored their fortieth wedding anniversary recently. Their happy team. They won the County Championship in the. Lc?­ union has been blessed by tlve children and two foster anon-Lancaster League and went on to WIn the Dlstnct children, and also ten grandchildren. These two happy Three Class B Championship, They entered the Eastern people are highly respected by friends, neighbors and Regional District Finals only to be defeated by Exeter acquaintances as representing the finest in American life. and lost the consolation game to Bishop Guilfo~'lc; and Mrs. Laurence, nee Maude Gault, and Mr. Laurence Were 4222 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17, married March 3, 1934 by Mary G. Cacciatore of Tampa, ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF CARMELITE Florida. MONASTERY Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes :HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Laur~nce on WHEREAS, The Carmelite Monastery in the Village of their fortieth wedding anniversary and expresses Its hope Lanark is observing the one hundredth anniversary of that they may long continue to enjoy their happy mar­ their Patron Saint, Saint Theresa. In a symbolic rite, riage; long stemmed roses were dropped from a helicopter to and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered honor the woman who in 1923 was raised to Sainthood to Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Laurence, R. D. 1, Burgettstown, for her human compassion and good deeds; and Pennsylvania 15021, WHEREAS, Monsignor Stephen J. Daday, Pastor of St. ROGER RAYMOND FISCHER Theresa's Catholic Church, Hellertown, celebrated the Mass; he was assisted by the Reverend J. G. Engler, Di­ EXPRESSING ADMIRATION FOR rector of the Lay Carmelite Guild and Rector of St. MR. AND MRS. NORWOOD SLOAN Fidelis Catholic Church, Mahony City and also the Rev­ erend Adam Amrhein; and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, The Reverend James J. McHale, Director of WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Norwood Sloan, through the the Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem, was Master of Cere­ Inter-Church Child Care Society, has been serving the monies and the Knights of Columbus, Lehigh Valley Gen­ Chester area as foster parents for over seventeen years. eral Assembly, served as Honor Guard. More than one They have the longest years of service with the agency. thousand people attended the services. The monastery's They have five natural children and have had five foster twenty cloistered nuns did not participate in the outdoor children. The first child was later adopted. They are service. active with the agency and are members of pre-foster Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the parent Advisory Committee. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania notes the one hundredth Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the anniversary of the Carmelite Monastery's Patron Saint, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, joins the community Saint Theresa; and further directs that a copy of this and the Commonwealth in expressing admiration for citation be delivered to Carmelite Monastery, Village- of these people who have opened their homes as yvell as Lanark, Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034. their hearts in providing care for these needy chIldren; JOSEPH R. ZELLER and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to Mr. and Mrs. Norwood Sloan, 1010 Excelsior Drive, Chester, Pennsylvania 19013. TRIBUTE TO LEWISTOWN ON "ALL-AMERICAN CITY THOMAS H. WORRILOW STATUS" HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. CLAUDE C. BROWN WHEREAS, Congratulations are in order to the citizens of the Greater Lewistown Area for the community's suc­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cessful bid for "All-American City Status." This com­ munity that was racked by two catastrophic events in the WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Claude C. Brown celebrated summer of 1972 has proudly acquired the name of "The their golden wedding anniversary :r:ecently. Their happy town that wouldn't quit"; and union has been blessed by two chIldren, five grandchil­ WHEREAS, Lewistown and the outlying areas were dren and one great-grandchild. These two people are literally leveled by Hurricane Agnes-and also as a result highiy respected by friends, neighbors and acquaintances of the flood; the largest employer in the county closed its as representing the finest in American life. The couple main facility. Overnight more than 2,000 people, repre­ was married by the late Reverend Dr. O. P. Schellhamer. senting a good portion of the county's work force, were Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the found jobless; and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes WHEREAS, This twin catastrophe brought the area and congratulations to. Mr. aI?-d Mrs. Claude C. Brmyn together in a rare display of human concern by people on their fiftieth weddmg anmversary and expresses Its who called this area home, and loved it too much to see hope that they may long continue to enjoy their happy it die. marriage; . .. . Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the and further directs that a copy of thIS CItatIOn be delIvered Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses in its delibera­ to Mr. and Mrs. Claude C. Brown, R. D. 2, Dover, Penn­ tions to pay tribute to the proud, hard working citizens sylvania 17315. of the Greater Lewistown Area in their successful bid for DONALD W. DORR "All-American City Status", commends them on their determination and courage and extends to them best MANY HAPPY RETURNS TO wishes for the future. The House notes that it is com­ MR. OLIVER LICHTENWALNER munity spirit such as this that makes this Commonwealth great; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to the citizens of the Greater Lewistown Area, WHEREAS, Mr. Oliver Lichtenwalner of Route 2, Ma­ Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. cungie, Pennsylv!lnia, will celebrate his one hundredth birthday on AprIl 26, 1974. He was born near Fogels­ WALTER F. DeVERTER ville, PennsylvaniC}, the sop of Elia~ and Louise Lichten­ walner. During his long hfe, Mr. LIchtenwalner has been a farmer as well as having tried his hand at many varied FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY BOY SCOUT TROOP 3, professionsj and 'POTTSVILLE WHEREAS Mr. Lichtenwalner is a member of Ziegels HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lutheran Church, Route 1, Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, where he is still an active member. WHEREAS, Boy Scout Troop No.3 of Pottsville is mark­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the ing its 50th Anniversary. Mr. Lorenz Miller, the first Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses in its delibera­ scoutmaster of the troop, is still active in scout affairs. tions to note the one hundredth birthday of Oliver Lich­ He notes with pride the hundreds of young men that have tenwalner and to join his friends and neighbors in wish- passed through the troop and have grown into men with ing him many happy returns of the ?ay:; .. the scouting code formulating their lives. and further directs that a copy of thIS CItatIOn be delIvered Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the to Mr. Oliver Lichtenwalner, Route 2, Macungie, Penn­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its delibera­ sylvania 18062. tions to pay tribute to the fine contribution Boy Scout JOSEPH R. ZELLER Troop No.3 has given to the community of Pottsville and 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4223 extends to the troop and its members, many happy re­ CONGRATULATING MR. AJ.'lD :I;ms. JACOB SNYDER turns on their 50th Anniversary; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES livered to Boy Scout Troop No.3, Boy Scouts of America, WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Snyder celebrated their c/o Lions Club, Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901. golden wedding anniversary recently. Their happy union JAMES A. GOODMAN has been blessed by three children and seven grandchil­ dren. These two people are highly respected by friends, neighbors and acquaintances as representing the finest in CONGRATULATING JOSEPH RUDNER, JR. American life. Mrs. Snyder, nee Martha Myers, and Mr. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Snyder were married March 27, 1924. They are both members of the United Zion Church in Elizabethtown. WHEREAS, Joseph Rudner, Jr., ninth grader at Penn­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the dale, has earned the Eagle award in Scouting. This is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes highest award that Boy Scouts can bestow and as such and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Snyder on their represents great sacrifice and tremendous effort on the fiftieth wedding anniversary and expresses its hope that part of this young man. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. they may long continue to enjoy tlieir happy marriage; Joseph Rudner, Sr., of Poolar Street, Lansdale, and is a and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered member of Troop No. 62. His project was swimming with to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Snyder. R. D. 2, Mount Joy, Penn­ the physically and mentally handicapped every week at sylvania 17552. the YMCA. He achieved Eagle after being a scout only three years and four months. KENNETH E. BRANDT Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. congratulates Joseph TRIBUTE TO ETHEL MASON Rudner, Jr., on the occasion of his being honored with the Eagle Scout Award, commends him on the outstanding HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES work he has done to earn this coveted honor, and wishes WHEREAS, Ethel Mason is one of those very special his continued Success in the future; people who come along once in a great while. Born in and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered Philadelphia, orphaned at three, she became a ward of to Joseph Rudner, Jr., 557 Poplar Street, Lansdale, Penn­ the Children's Aid Society. Raised in almhouses and sylvania 19446. foster homes, she finally came to live with Mrs. Carolyn ROOSEVELT I. POLITE Dorsey in South Media Nether Providence Township. She inherited the house and has lived there for sixty-eight years; and ' CONGRATULATING LADIES AUXILIARY. MARION WHEREAS, Now, as she approaches her eightieth FIRE COMPANY NO. 10, READING birthday. she can look back on a useful and productive HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES life with many meaningful accomplishments. She raised eleven children, sent four of them to colIegt1. organized WHEREAS, The Ladies Auxiliary of Marion Fire Com­ the South Media playground, helped found \..,;amp Hope pany No. 10 of Reading is observing their sixtieth anni­ and the Media FellOWShip House, and has taken leadership versary with Ruth G. Lerch as its President; and roles in the Women's International League for Peace WHEREAS, The Ladies Auxiliary of Marion Fire Com­ Community Chest and the Red Cross. After years of hard pany No. 10 is the oldest of all fire company auxiliaries in work and urging others to get inVOlved, she was success­ the United States. ful in founding a day care center for her community. As Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the of this year, that center's name was changed to the Ethel Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates the Ladies Mason Day Care Center. No more fitting tribute can be Auxilia'ry of Marion Fire Company No. to of Reading paid to tWs outstanding woman than for her to be recog­ on their sixtieth anniversary and wishes them continued nized by her friends and neighbors in this manner. growth and success in the years to come; Now therefore, the House of Representatives oC the and further directs that a copy of this citation be de­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its deliberations livered to President, Ruth G. Lerch and Members Ladies to pay tribute to Ethel Mason. her life and her works. as Auxiliary of Marion Fire Company No. lOt 9th and Marion an outstanding example of courage and conviction; Streets, Reading, Pennsylvania. and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to Ethel Mason. HAROLD J. STAHL MATTHEW J. RYAN TRIBUTE TO INDOOR SPORTS CLUB, INC. CONGRATULATING THE RT. REV. MONSIGNOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FRANCIS THEOBALD WHEREAS, The Indoor Sports Club, Inc., of Reading is HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a small chapter of a three thousand member National or­ ganization that started in Southern California in the 30's WHEREAS, The Rt. Rev. Monsignor Francis Theobald, and has developed into one of the world's foremost social Pastor of the St. Michael Church, is being honored in and rehabiJitatJVe organizations for, by and of the serious­ recognition of his fifty years of service as pastor. This ly disabled; and record of service is the longest that any priest in the WHEREAS, The two basic goals of the organization are Erie Diocese has served at one parish; and to prove that physically handicapped persons are fully WHEREAS, He has seen many changes in the parish capable of leadmg full and productive lives and to edu­ over the years. He has baptized three generations of chil­ cate the public that the disabled can, if given a fair chance, dren in some families. He celebrated his Golden Jubilee compete with others towards a goal of economic self­ in the Priesthood May 17, 1966. sufficiency. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the , Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates the Rt. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses to pay tribute Rev. Monsignor Francis Theobald, Pastor of the 5t. to President William C. Boyer and Vice President Suzanne Michael Church of Fryburg, for his fifty years of service McCallum and the entire membership of the Indoor Sports and extends to him best wishes for good health in the Club, Inc., of Reading on the commendable work they are ensuing years. doing and wishes them continued success in their two­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered fold program; to 'fhe Rt. Rev. Monsignor Francis 'fheobald, Pastor, St. and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered Michael Church, Fryburg, Clarion County, Pennsylvania to Indoor Sports Club, Inc., Reading Chapter. 16326. HAROLD J. STAHL CHESTER H. BYERLY 4224 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAl-HOUSE April 17,

CONGRATULATING MISS PENNSYLVANIA 1974 W~EAS, He is ac~ive in youth work and the youth campmg programs durmg the summer months. IHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Reverend WHEREAS, l\fiss Doris Ann Gatalski, eighteen, Earl John H. qreeks on the observance of his twenty-fifth pas­ Wheeler School of Modeling graduate, was crowned Miss toral anmversary and commends him on his continuous Pennsylvania 1974; and service to God and Countryj WHEREAS, She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul and further dirccts that a copy of this citation be delivered Gatalski and a graduate of Bethel Park Senior High to Reverend John H. Creeks, 419 North Monongahela School, she is employed 3S a receptionist at European Health Spa in Pittsburgh. She was selected from among Avenue, Glassport, Pennsylvania 15045. five finalists and will travel to Niagara Falls in May to REGIS R. MALADY ~~resent the Keystone State in the Miss USA pageant; BIRTHDAY WISHES TO HELEN BONNER KEELEY WHEREAS, The new queen stands five foot seven inches and weighs one hundred sixteen pounds and meaures HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thirty-six, twenty-four, thirty-six. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the WHEREAS, Helen Bonner Keeley of Flourtown is cele­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Doris Ann brating her 92nd birthday. Mrs. Keeley was born On Gatalski on having been selected Miss Pennsylvania 1974 Easter Sunday .in 1~82 in B?!mofay, Donegal County, and extends to her best wishes in the national competition' Ireland. She arrlved lD the Uruted States in 1899 and was and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered married to .Tames Keeley. They were the parents of to Miss Doris Ann Gatalski, Mollenauer Street, Bethel eight children, and I\Us. Keeley has 25 grandchildren and Park, Pennsylvania 15102, 23 great grandchildren. She remnins active in Sodality at Seven Dolors Roman Catholic Church and participates in JAY R. WELLS III many other church activities as well. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the TRIBUTE TO WILLL~M G. "BILL" DRURY Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best birth­ day wishes to Helen Bonner Keeley on the occasion of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES h~r 92nd birthday and wishes her the best of good health and happiness in the future; WHEREAS, 'William G. "Bill" Drury, Cost Estimator at and furthel' directs that a copy of this citation be de­ Mesta for over twenty-three years, has devoted a great livered to Mrs. Helen Bonner Ke~ley, 15 McCloskey part of his adult life as a member of the West Mifflin Avenue, Flourtown, Pennsylvania 19031. Bora Volunteer Fire Company No. Three. Starting over thirteen years ago and serving in many capacities includ­ ANITA P. KELLY ing President and Director, he has shown his capacity for hard work and his true interest in the fire safety of the CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. EDWARD R. community; and BLANKENHORN WHEREAS, Bill has also been on the West Mifflin School Authority; is active in the Holy Spirit Roman HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Catholic Church, the Duquesne-West Mifflin Knights of. WHEREAS. Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Blankenhorn cele­ Columbus and the West Mifflin Democratic Mens Club. brated their golden wedding anniversary recently. Their Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the happy union has been blessed by seven children, (two of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its delibera­ whom are deceased) fifteen grandchildren, and four great­ tions to pay tribute to William G. "Bill" Drury in recog­ g~andchil~en. pe~ple nition of his continuous community service especially with These two are highly respected by Fir~ frIends, neIghbors and acquamtances as representing the the West l\fiff?n Boro Volunteer C?rnJ?any No. Three; finest in American life. Mrs. Blankenhorn, nee Edith and further directs that a copy of this CItation be delivered Mathews, and Mr. Blankenhorn were married February to William G. UBill" Drury, 3909 Fleetwood Drive, West 2, 1924 by Reverend Donald D. Miller of Grampian. Mi1flin, Pennsylvania 15122. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Com­ BERNARD R. NOVAK monwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Blankenhorn CONGRATULATING AMANDA Y. MACK on their fiftieth wedding anniversary and expresses its hope. that they may long continue to enjoy their happy HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES marriage; and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered \VHEREAS, Amanda Y. Mack has served as Republican to Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Blankenhorn, R. D. 2, Schuyl- committeewoman in Upper Hanover Township, Mont­ kill Haven, Pennsylvauia 17981. . gomery County for the }?3st thirty-nine years. She plans to retire upon the election of her successor in the May WM. D. HUTCHINSON '74 primary. Her capacity for hard work and her out­ standing leadership was appreciated by her co-workers. CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. ALVIN J. YOUNG Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses in its delibera­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions to congratulate Amanda Y. IVlack on her retirement WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Young C

TRIBUTE TO SENIOR CITIZENS OF THE NATION CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. JOHN H. HOUSEMAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS. The Borough of Zelienople has de~nated Mayas Senior Citizens J.fonth to call to the attention of WHEREAS. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Houseman celebrated the general public how indebted we are to the Golden their sixtieth wedding anniversary recently. Their happy Age generaUon. Generally speaking, this generation sur­ union has been blessed by four children and nine grand­ vived two World Wars, and the depression. Their tenacity children. These two people are highly respected by and spunk sets exemplary standards that certainly loom friends. neighbors and acquaintances as representing the as guide lines for todays generation to follow. finest in American life. Mrs. Houseman, nee Ruth R. Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the Neagley, and Mr. Houseman were wed by the late Rever­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses in its deliberations end Edwin Rupp. April 11. 1914 in the Otterbei'J United to pay tribute to the Senior Citizens throughout this great Brethren Church, Harrisburg. Nation and commends the Cit.y Fathers of the Borough Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the of Zelienople on their designation of Mayas Senior Citi­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. extends its best wishes zens Month; and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John H. Houseman and further directs that a COpy of this citation be delivered on their sixtieth wedding anniversary and expresses its to The Senior Citizens of the Borough of Zelienople, hope that they may long continue to enjoy their happy Zelienople, Pennsylvaoia 16063. marriage; and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered H. FRANCIS KENNEDY to Mr. aod Mrs. John H. Houseman. 3149 Elm Drive, Allen­ town. Pennsylvania 18103. COMMENDING MR. CHARLES R. SCHULTER JOSEPH R. ZELLER HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRATULATING THE SCHWENKSVILLE FIRE "WHEREAS. Mr. Charles R Schulter, organizer, and is COMPANY one of the charter members of the Lehigh Counly Hotel and Restaurant Association. He was the Association's first HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Secretary, serving in this capacity from May l, 1933 to WHEREAS. The Schwenksville Fire Company is observ­ October 12, 1958. He also served as State Executive Sec­ ing its one hundredth anniversary April 29, 1974. A series retary of the Pennsylvania Tavern Assoc.iation from No­ of events are planned opening with a church service and vember 1, 1949, to November 1, 1956. Mr. Schulter is also ending in a giant parade commemorating the event, At a charter member of the Retail Liquor Dealers of Penn­ the same time, the company's sL"Cteen life members will sylvania. Mr. Schulter has performed an outstanding also be honored. job of service and leadership to his members over these Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the forty years; and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates the Sch~ WHEREAS. The Lehigh County Hotel and Reslaurant we.nksville Fire Company On the'ir one hundredth birthday Association is now known as the Lehigh County Tavern and extends to Fire Chief Ralph Rosenberger, President Association and will complete forty years of service to Ron Clossin and the rest of the officers and members best its one hundred ten active tavern members on May 1, 1974. wishes for much success with their planned festivities; Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered Commonwealth of Pennsylvaoia commends Mr. Charles R. to Schwenksville Fire Company, Schwenksville, PennsYl­ Schulter for the extensive work he has done in organiz­ vania 19473. ing the Lehigh County Hotel and Restaurant Association and on his active participation since its organizationj G. SIEBER PANCOAST and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to Mr. Charles R. Schulier. 502-04 North Front Street, PAYING TRIBUTE TO HENRY GRAFF Allentown. Pennsylvania 18102. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES KURT D. ZWIKL WHERE..I\S. Henry GraH, prominent Bradford area at· JOSEPH R. ZELLER torney and McKean County solicitor. bas been selected to JAMES P. RITTER be the recipient of the Golden Deeds Award in recogni­ WILLIAM H. ECKENSBERGER, JR. tion of his devoted and long service to the American Red Cross and to the Mental Health and Retardation programs. CONGRATULATING W. CARL SCOTT This is the twenty-third year that the Bradford Ex­ chanJ{e Club has selected a recipient; and HOUSE OF REPRESE.i\'TATIVES WHEREAS. Mr. Graff has been active in numerous other WHEREAS. W. Carl Scott, Shrewsbury borough secre­ community activities, having served as a city councilman and briefly as acting mayor of Bradford His interests tary for twenty-two yearSt ,,,ill retire ITom that post at have extended to embrace Boy Scouts, YMCA, Rotary C1uh the end of May 1974; aod and others too numerous to list. WHEREAS. W. Carl Scott also recently concluded Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the eighteen years as a Justice of the Peace. He was elected Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its deliberations tor three six-year terms before the present system of to pay tribute to Henry Graff who has proven himself a district justices; and concerned citizen. mindful of the needs of others, and the WHEREAS, UScotty" also had a career in education House congratulates Henry Graff on having b~n selected which spanned forty-five years. He is married and the recipient of the Bradford Exchange Club Golden Deeds father of two daughters. He' was secretaxy of Shrews­ Award in recognition of his fine service: bury Lodge 423, Free aod Accepted Masons and taught and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered thirty·five yeaI'S in Christ Lutheran SWlday School, to Henry Graff. 684 East Main Street, Bradford. Penn­ working mostly with teen·agers. sylvania 16701, Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the VICTOR J. WESTERBERG Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. congratulates W. Carl Scott secretary of Shrewsbury borough, on his retire­ ment' after twenty-two years in that post and commends CONGRATULATING PAUL R. McDADE him on his fun and active life, noting it is men of this HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES caliber that make this Commonwealth great; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de­ WHEREAS. Paul R. McDade has earned the Eagle award livered to W. Carl Scott. Shrewsbury. Pennsylvania 1736l. in Scouting, This is the highest award that Boy Scouts can bestow and as such represents great sacrifice and A. CARVILLE FOSTER tremendous effort on the part of this young man, He is 4226 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. McDade of Yeadon and Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the is a member of Troop No. 54. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses in its delibera­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Com­ tions to pay tribute to Clark W. Robinson in recognition monwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Paul R. McDade of the fine work he has been doing with the youth of on the occasion of his being honored with the Eagle Scout the area. The House notes that it is men of this caliber Award, commends him on the outstanding work he has that set the proper example for youth and extends to done to earn this coveted honor, and wishes hiln continued him encouragement to continue his good work; success in the future: and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to Clark W. Robinson, Old Kutzen Road, Pennsburg, R. D., to Paul R. McDade. 1019 Yeadon Avenue, Yeadon, Penn­ Pennsylvania 18073. sylvania 19050. JOSEPH TED DOYLE RICHARD T. SCHULZE

CONGRATULATING STEPHEN R. PER PAYING TRIBUTE TO LEON NOVICKI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, Stephen R. Per has earned the Eagle award WHEREAS, Leon Novicki, coach of the St. Philip Neri in Scouting. This is the highest award that Boy Scouts School Boys Basketball Team has led lhe boys to the can bestow and as such represents great sacrifice and K of C League Championship 5 out of 6 years. A stu­ tremendous effort on the part of this young man. He is dent at the school and Upper Perkiomen High School the son of :Mr. and Mrs. Solomon R. Per of Yeadon, and is prior to his college at Bowie State in Maryland and tTrsinus, he returned to his home school with enthusiasm a member of Troop No. 54. and technical knowledge at the game that was instru­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the mental in producing a championship season. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Stephen Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the R. Per on the occasion of his being honored with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. pays tribute to Leon Eagle Scout Award, commends him on the outstanding Novicki, coach at the St. Philip Neri School Boys Basket­ work he has done to earn this coveted honor, and wishes ball Team and commends him on the teams fine five year him continued success in the future; record; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de­ and further directs that a copy of tills citation be delivered livered to Stephen R. Per, 1019 Yeadon Avenue, Yeadon, to Leon Novicki, 'Walt Road, Pennsburg, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 10050. 18073. JOSEPH TED DOYLE RICHARD T. SCHULZE CONGRATULATING WILLIAM H. ZWAAN, JR. CONGRATULATING THERESA McADAMS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ·UOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS. William H. Zwaan, Jr. has earned the Eagle award in Scouting. This is the highest award that WHEREAS, Theresa McAdams served as a manager Boy Scouts can bestow and as such represents great sac­ of the Immaculata College Basketball Team that won the rifice and tremendous effort on the part ot this young Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women Na­ man. He is the son of Mr. and lI.'1rs. William H. Zwaan, tional Basketball Championship for the third year in a Sr. of Yeadon, and is a member of Troop No. 54. row; and Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the WHEREAS, Under the enthusiastic and able coaching of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates William Kathy Rush and her staff, the girls continue to capture H. Zwaan. Jr. on the occasion of his being honored with basketball honors. the Eagle Scout Award, commends him on the outstand­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the ing work he has done to earn this coveted honor. and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Theresa wishes him continued success in the future; and further McAdams for her individual contribution to the Immacu­ directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to William lata College Basketball Team Championship honors and H. Zwaan, Jr., 1019 Yeadon Avenue, Yeadonl Pennsylvania extends best wishes to all the girls in future endeavors; 19050. and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered JOSEPH TED DOYLE to Theresa McAdams, Immaculata College, Immaculata Pennsylvania 19345. • PAYING TRmUTE TO LINDA MOYER RICHARD T. SCHULZE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, Linda Moyer, coach of the Girls Basketball CONGRATULATING JEAN BRASHEARS Team at St. Philip Neri School, led her team to the !HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Knights of Columbus League Championship for the 1973­ 1974 season. She has also served as a leader for the \VHEREAS, Jean Brashears served as a manager ot the girl scouts for two years. She has given of her time and Immaculata College Basketball Team that won the Asso­ talents unselfishly to the youth oriented programs. ciation for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women National Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Basketball Championship for the third year in a row; and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses to pay tribute to WHEREAS, Under the enthusiastic and able coaching of Linda Moyer and joins the parents and children in ex­ Kathy Rush and her staff. the girls continue to capture pressing their gratitude to this unselfish lady; basketball honors. . . and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered Now therefore, the .House of Representatives of the to Ms. Linda Moyer, Dott Street, Pennsburg, Pennsylvania Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Jean 18073. Brashears for her individual contribution to the Immacu.:. RICHARD T. SCHULZE lata College B~sketball Team ~h~pionship honors, and extends best WIshes to.all the gn-Is m future endeavors; PAYING TRIBUTE TO CLARK W. ROBINSON and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to Jean Brashears, Immaculata College, Immaculata, Penn- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sylvania 19345. . RICHARD T. SCHULZE WHEREAS, Clark \V. Robinson, Scout Master at St. Philip Neri School Troop No. 591, was assistant Scout r.raster for eight years and Cub Master for two years. His CONGRATULATING TINA KRAH devotion to God and Country doesn't stop with Scouting. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He is active in other Church activities and is especially active and interested in sport. WHEREAS, Tina Krah is a member of the Immaculata 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4227

College Basketball Team that won the Association for CONGRATULATING JUDY MARRA Intercollegiate Athletics for Women National Basketball Championship for the third year in a row; and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, Under the enthusiastic and able coaching WHEREAS, Judy Marra is a member of the Immaculata of Kathy Rush and her staff, the girls continue to capture College Basketball Team that won the Association for basketball honors. Intercollegiate Athletics for 'Women National Basketball Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Championship for the third year in a row; and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Tina Krah WHEREAS, Under the enthusiastic and able coaching of for her individual contribution to the Immaculata College Kathy Rush and her staff, the girls continue to capture Basketball Team Championship honors, and extends best basketball honors. wishes to all the girls in future endeavors; Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Judy to Tina Krah, Immaculata College, Immaculata, Pennsyl­ Marra for her individual contribution to the Immaculata vania 19345. College Basketball Team Championship honors, and ex­ RICHARD T. SCHULZE tends best wishes to all the girls in future endeavors; and futher directs that a copy of this citation be delivered CONGRATULATING RENEE NUTH to Judy Marra, Immaculata College, Immaculata, Penn­ sylvania 19345. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RICHARD T. SCHULZE WHEREAS, Renee Nuth is a member of the Immaculata College Basketball Team that won the Association for CONGRATULATING DONNA ANDERSON Intercollegiate Athletics for Women National Basketball HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Championship for the third year in a row; and WHEREAS, Under the enthusiastic and able coaching of WHEREAS, Donna Anderson served as a manager of Kathy Rush and her staff, the girls continue to capture the Immaculata College Basketball Team that won the basketball honors. Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women Na­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the tional Basketball Championship for the third year in a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. congratulates Renee row; and Nuth for her' individual contribution to the Immaculata WHEREAS, Under the enthusiastic and able coaching College Basketball Team Championship honors, and ex­ of Kathy Rush and her staff, the girls continue to capture tends best wishes to all the girls in future endeavors; basketball honors. and further directs that a copy of this citation be de­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the livered to Renee Nuth, Immaculata College, Immaculata, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Donna Pennsylvania 19345. Anderson for her individual contribution to the Immacu­ RICHARD T. SCHULZE lata College Basketball Team Champsionship honors, and extends best wishes to all the girls in future endeavors; and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered CONGRATULATING MARYANN CRAWFORD to Donna Anderson, Immaculata College, Immaculata, Pennsylvania 19345. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RICHARD T. SCHULZE WHEREAS, Maryann Crawford is a member of the Im­ maculata College Basketball Team that won the Associa­ CONGRATULATING MARIE LIGUORI tion for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women National Basketball Championship for the third year in a row; and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, Under the enthusiastic and able coaching WHEREAS, Marie Liguori is a member of the Immacu­ of Kathy Rush and her staff, the girls continue to capture lata College Basketball Team that won the Association basketball honors. for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women National Basket­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the ball Championship for the third year in a row; and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Maryann WHEREAS, Under the enthusiastic and able coaching of Crawford for her individual contribution to the Immacu­ Kathy Rush and her staff, the girls continue to capture lata College Basketball Team Championship honors, and basketball honors. extends best wishes to all the girls in future endeavors; Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Marie to Maryann Crawford, Immaculata College, Immaculata, Liguori for her individual contribution to the Immaculata Pennsylvania 19345. College Basketball Team Championship honors, and ex­ RICHARD T. SCHULZE tends best wishes to all the girls in future endeavors; and further directs that a copy of this citation be de­ livered to Marie Liguori, Immaculata College, Immaculata, CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. ABRAHAM Pennsylvania 19345. OBERHOLTZER RICHARD T. SCHULZE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. CONGRATULATING MARY SCHARFF WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Oberholtzer cele­ brated their golden wedding anniversary recently. Their HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES happy union has been blessed by one daughter, one grand­ daughter, and one great-granddaughter. These two people WHEREAS, Mary Scharff is a member of the Immacu­ are highly respected by friends, neighbors and acquaint­ lata College Basketball Team that won the Association for ances _as representing the finest in American life. IVlrs. Intercollegiate Athletics for Women National Basketball Oberholtzer, nee Knochstead, and Mr. Oberholtzer were Championship for the third year in a row; and married"ApriI 5, 1924 in Reading. - , WHEREAS, "Under the enthusiastic and able coaching of Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Kathy' Rush _and her· staff; the girls continue to capture Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its" best wishes basketbaII honors. and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Oberholtzer Now therefore, the House" of Representatives of the bn their fiftieth wedding anniversary .and expresses its Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Mar;y­ hope that they may long continue to enjoy their happy Scharff for her individual contribution to the Immaculata marriage; College Basketball Team Championship honors, and ex­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered tends best wishes to all the girls in future endeavors; to Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Oberholtzer. ~2Ruth Street. and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered Robesonia, Pennsylvania 19551. to Mary Scharff, Immaculata College, Immaculata, Penn­ sylvania 19345. WILLIAM G. PIPER RICHARD T. SCHULZE 4228 LEGISLATIVE .JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17,

CONGRATULATING PAT MULHERN CONGRATULATING THERESA SHANK HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS. Pat l\/[uIhern is a member of the Immaculata WHEREAS, Theresa Shank served as a co-captain of the College Basketball Team that won the Association for Immaculata College Basketball Team tbat won tbe As­ Intercollegiate Athletics for Women National Basketball sociation for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women Na­ Championship for the third year in a row; and . tional BasketbaJl Championship for the third year in 8 WHEREAS, Under the enthusiastic and able coaching of row; and Kathy Rush and her staff, the girls continue to capture WHEREAS, Under the enthusiastic and able coaching of basketball honors. Kathy Rush and her staff, the girls continue to capture Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the basketball honors, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Pat Mul­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the hern for her individual contribution to the Immaculata Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Theresa College Basketball Team Cham-'pionship honors, and ex­ Shank for her individual contribution to the Immaculata tends best wishes to all the girls in future endeavors; College Basketball Team Championship honorIS, and ex­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered tends best wishes to all the girls in future endeavors; to Pat Mulhern., Immaculata College, Immaculata, Penn­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered sylvania 19345. to Theresa Shank, Immaculata College, Immaculata, Penn­ RICHARD T. SCHULZE sylvania 19345. RICHARD T. SCHULZE CONGRATULATING JANET YOUNG PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN W. JENKS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, Janet Young is a member of the Immacu­ lata College Basketball Team that won the Association WHEREAS, John ~7. Jenks. prominent Murrysville for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women National Basket­ resident, is an adopted son that the area can well be ball Championship for the third year in a row; and proud. Recognized internationally for his contributions in WHEREAS, Under the enthusiastic and able coaching of the production of silicon steel, he has, since moving to Kathy Rush and her staff, the girls continue to capture the tri-state area, become an inte~al part of the com­ basketball honors. munit}' with a keen interest in ciVIC and social affairs in Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the the K1Ski Valley. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. congratulates Janet Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Young for her individual contribution to the Immaculata Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses in its delibera­ College Basketball Team Championship honors, and ex­ tions to pay tribute to John W. Jenks in recognition of his tends best wishes to all the girls in future endeavors; devoted community service and his many achievements and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered in his chosen fieldj to Janet Young, Immaculata College, Immaculata1 Penn­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered sylvania 19345. to Mr. John W. Jenks, 4302 MacDowell Drive, Murrys­ RICHARD T. SCHULZE ville, Pennsylvania 15668, JOSEPH A. PETRARCA CONGRATULATING BARBARA DEUBLE JOHN F. LAUDADIO, SR. C. L. SCHMITT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMOS K. HUTCHINSON WHEREAS, Barbara Deuble is a member of the Im­ JAMES J. MANDERINO maculata College Basketball Team that won the As­ EUGENE G. SALOOM sociation for Intercollegiate Athletics for V{omen Na­ tional Basketball Championship for the third year in a CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. RALPH F. row; and BEITLER \~,rHEREAS, Under the enthusiastic and able coaching of Kathy Rush and her staff, the girls continue to capture HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES basketball honors. WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ralpb F. Beitler will cele­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the brate their fifty-first wedding anniversary. Their happy Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Barbara union has been blessed by three children and eight grand­ Deuble for her individual contribution to the Immaculata children, These two people are highly respected by College Basketball Team Championship honors, and ex­ friends, neighbors and acquaintances as representing the tends best wishes to all the girls in future endeavorsj finest in American life. Mrs, Beitler, nee Myrtle Appel, ahd further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered and Mr. Beitler were married lVlay 12, 1923. to Barabara Deuble, Immaculata College, Immaculata, Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Pennsylvania 19345. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes RICHARD T. SCHULZE and congratulations to :Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Beitler on their flft~~-first wedding anniversary and expresses its CONGRATULATING DENTSE CONWAY hope that they may long continue to enjoy their happy marriage; . HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to ·Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Beitler, 221 North Seventh WHEREAS, Denise Conway served as co-captain of the Street, Emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049. Immaculata College Basketball, Team that won the As­ sociation for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women National JOSEPH R. ZELLER Basketball Championship for the third year in a row; and WHEREAS, Under the enthusiastic and able coaching of CONGRATULATING· DANIEL G. CLARE Kathy Rush and her staff, the girls continue to capture basketball honors. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Denise WHEREAS, Daniel G. Clare, fifteen, has earned the Conway for her individual contribution to the Immaculata Eagle award in Scanting. This is the highest award that College Basketball Team Championship honors, and ex­ Boy Scouts can bestow and as such represents great sae­ tends best wishes to all the girls in future endeavorsj mice and tremendous effort on the part of this young maD. and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered He is the son of Mr. and Mrs, Jack M.Clare of Euclid to Denise Conway,' Immaculata College, Immaculata. Avenue, and is a member of TroQP No. 76, 'He is a Pennsylvania 19345. sophomore at McCaskey High School and has been in RICHARD T. SCHULZE scouting over seven years. 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4229

Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the brated their golden wedding anniversary recently. Their Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Daniel G. happy union has been blessed by one daughter Ruberda. Clare on the occasion of his being honored with the Eagle These two people are highly respected by friends, neigh­ Scout Award, commends him on the outstanding work he bors and acquaintances as representing the finest in has done to earn this coveted honor, and wishes him con­ American life. Mrs. Laudenslager is the former Dorothy tinued success in the future; and further directs that a Beitler and they were married by the late Reverend copy of this citation be delivered to Daniel G. Clare, 601 Frank Keller at St. John's Lutheran Church in Fogelsville. Euclid Avenue, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603.. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes MARVIN E. MILLER, JR. and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Laudenslager on their fiftieth wedding anniversary and expresses its CONGRATULATING JOHN P. TRUMP hope that they may long continue to enjoy their happy marriage; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Laudenslager, Route 3, Allentown, WHEREAS, John P. Trump, fifteen, has earned the Pennsylvania 18104. Eagle award in Scouting. This is the highest award that Boy Scouts can bestow and as such represents great sac­ JOSEPH R. ZELLER rifice and tremendous effort on the part of this young man. He is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Paul A. Trump of CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. CHARLES E. East James Street, and is a member of Troop No. 100. WOLFORD He is the third member of his family to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. He is a sophomore at McCaskey High HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School. WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Wolford celebrated Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the their golden wedding anniversary recently. Their happy Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. congratulates John P. union has been blessed by two sons and six grandchildren. Trump on the occasion of his being honored with the These two people are highly respected by friends, neigh­ Eagle Scout Award, commends him on the outstanding bors, and acquaintances as representing the finest in work he has done to earn this coveted honor, and wishes American life. Mrs. Wolford, nee Irene Mills, and Mr. him continued success in the future; and further directs Wolford were wed April 20, 1924 in the Walnut Grove that a copy of this citation be delivered to John P. Trump, Church of the Brethren, Johnstown, Pennsylvania. 21 East James Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the MARVIN E. MILLER, JR. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Wolford on their fiftieth wedding anniversary and expresses its CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. FRANK BISER hope that they may long continue to enjoy their happy HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES marriage; and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered "WHEREAS, Mr. and :Mrs. Frank Biser celebrated their to Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Wolford, 646 Broad Street, sixtieth wedding anniversary recently. Their happy union Emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049. has been blessed by one son, (a daughter is deceased) two JOSEPH R. ZELLER grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. These two people are highly respected by friends, neighbors and acquaintances as representing the finest in American life. CONGRATULATING CEDRIC L. SPENCE Mrs. Biser, nee Rhoda Selwitz, and Mr. Biser were married HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 1914 in the parsonage of the Duncanville Luther­ an Church by the late Reverand Isaac Krider. WHEREAS, Cedric L. Spence of the Mount Pleasant Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Rotary Club was selected to be the recipient of the Paul Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes Harris Fellowship Award. The awards are granted by and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Biser on their Rotary International to those Rotarians that best sym­ sixtieth wedding anniversary and expresses its hope bolize the spirit of service that is the keyword in the that they may long continue to enjoy their happy mar­ Organization's purpose. riage; Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends congratulations to :Mr. and Mrs. Frank Biser, Route 1, Center Valley, to Cedric L. Spence who was selected as recipient of the Pennsylvania 18034, Paul Harris Fellowship Award by Rotary International JOSEPH R. ZELLER in recognition of his many and varied community ser­ vices; and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ CONGRATULATING F. R. "BOB" HAUSER ed to Cedric L, Spence, 611 South Church Street, Mount HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pleasant, Pennsylvania 15666. EUGENE G. SALOOM WHEREAS, F. R. "Bob" Hauser of the" Mount Pleasant Rotary Club, was selected to be the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship Award. The awards are granted by CONGRATULATING PAUL SLATER Rotary International to those rotarians that best symbolize HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the spirit of service that is the keyword in the organiza­ tion's purpose. WHEREAS} Paul Slater was responsible for the forma­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the tion of a Junior Wrestling Program in Mount Pleasant. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends congratUlations An amateur wrestler and coach for thirty-five years, to F. R. "Bob" Hauser who was selected as.'recipient of the Mr. Slater has worked for nine years without compen­ Paul Harris Fellowship Award -by Rotary International sation,coaching and directing the boys in an effort to in recognition of his many and vaned community services; acquaint them" with the fun.damentals of wrestling and and further directs thata copy of this citation be- delivered good sportsmanship. He "also worked for better wrestling to Mr. F. R" "Bob" Hauser, R. D. 3, Mount" Pleasant, Perm- programs in. the :;lebool sy::;tems. sylvania 15666. . Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the EUGENE G: SALOOM Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates and com­ mends Paul Slater for his efforts on behalf of the young CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. HENRY men of Mount Pleasant through the Junior Wrestling LAUDENSLAGER I Club; Iand further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES .Ito Paul Slater, R.D. 5, Mount Pleasant. Pennsylvania 15666. . WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Laudenslager cele- . EUGENE G. SALOOM 4230 LE6I5LATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17,

CONGRATULATING FRANCES CORL man and her staff, the girls showed excellent sportsman­ ship and school spirit in their field hockey competition. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Linda Hef­ \VHEREAS, Frances Corl is a member of the Cocalico fley on her individual contribution to the Cocalico High High School Girls Field Hockey Team that broj.lght honor School Girls Field Hockey Team's 1973-74 season record; to both themselves and to their school with a fine 1973­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ 74 season record of winning the County Championship ed to Linda Heffley, Cocalico High School Girls Field and qualifying for the District Three playoffs. They Hockey Team, South Sixth Street, Denver Pennsyl- were defealed at that level. but finished the season as vania 17517. • District Three runner-up; and WHEREAS, Under the ahle coaching of Elaine Bow­ HARRY H. GRING man and her stafft the girls showed excellent sportsman­ ship and school spIrit in their field hockey competition, CONGRATULATING LINDA KEPPLEY Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Frances HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Corl on her individual contribution to the Cocalico High WHEREAS. Linda KePl?ley is a member of the Co­ School Girls Field Hockey Team's 1973-74 season record; calico High School Girls FIeld Hockey Team that brought and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ honor to both themselves and to their school with a fine ed to Frances Carl, Cocalico High School Girls Field 1973-74 season record of winning the County Champion­ Hockey Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania ship and qualifying for the District Three playoffs. They 17517. were defeated at that level, but finished the season as HARRY H. GRING District Three runner-up; and WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Elaine Bow­ CONGRATULATING SHARON EBERLY man and her staff, the girls showed excellent sportsman­ ship and school spirit in their field hockey competition. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the WHEREAS. Sharon Eberly is a member of the Co­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Li.nda calico High School Girls Field Hockey Team that brought Keppley on her individual contribution to the Cocalico honor to both themselves and to their school with a fine High School Girls Field Hockey Team's 1973-74 season 1973-74 season record of winning the County Champion­ record; ship and qualifying for the District Three playoffs. They and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ were defeated at that level, but finished the season as ed to Linda Keppley, Cocalico High School Girls Field District Three runner-up; and Hockey Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsyl­ WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Elaine Bow­ vania 17517. man and her staff, the girls showed excellent sportsman­ HARRY H. GRING ship and school spirit in their field hockey competition. , Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the CONGRATULATING NANCY LEED Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Sharon Eberly on her individual contribution to the Cocalico HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES High School Grils Field Hockey Team's 1973-74 season WHEREAS, Nancy Leed is a member of the Co­ record; calico High School Girls Field Hockey Team that brought and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ honor to both themselves and to their school with a fine ed to Sharon Eherly. Cocalico High School Girls Field 1973-74 season record of winning the County Champion­ Hockey Team. South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsyl­ ship and qualifying for the District Three playoffs. They vania 17517. were defeated at that level, but finished the season a<> HARRY H. GRING District Three runner-up; and WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Elaine Bow­ CONGRATULATING DENISE GRAYBILL man and her staff, the girls showed excellent sportsman­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship and school spirit in their field hockey competition. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the WHEREAS, Denise Graybill is a member of the Co­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Nancy calico High School Girls FIeld Hockey Team that brought Leed on her individual contribution to the Cocalico High honor to both themselves and to their school with a fine School Girls Field Hockey Team's 1973-74 season record; 1973-74 season record of winning the County Champion­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ ship and qualifying for the District Three playoffs. They ed to Nancy Leed, Cocalico High School Girls Field Hoc­ were defeated at that level, but finished the season as key Team, South Sixth Street, Denver. Pennsylvania District Three runner-up; and 17517. WHEREAS. Under the able coaching of Elaine Bow­ HARRY H. GRING man and her staff. the girls showed excellent sportsman­ ~bin and school spirit in their field hockey competition. CONGRATULATING NANCY MOWREY Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the CommonwealUl of Pennsylvania, congratulates Denise ROUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Graybill on her individual contribution to the Cocalico WHEREAS. Nancy Mowrey is a member of the Co­ High School Girls Field Hockey Team's 1973-74 season calico High School Girls Field Hockey Team that brought record; honor to both themselves and to their school with a fine and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ 1973-74 season record of winning the County Champion­ ed to Denise Graybill. Cocalico High School Girls Field ship and qualifying for the District Three playoffs. They Hockey Team. South Sixth Street, Denver. Pennsylvania were defeated at that .level, but· finished the season as 17517. District Three runner-up; and . . HARRY H. GRING WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Elaine Bow­ 'Qlan and her staff, the girls showed excellent sportsman­ CONGRi>TULATING LINDA HEFFLEY ship and school spirit in the;" ·field hockey· competition. HOUSE OF, REPRESENTATIVES Now therefore. the House' of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Nancy . WHE.REAS. Lit)da Heffley is a member of the Co­ Mowrey' on her individual contribution to the' Coc·alico calico High School Girls Field Hockey Team that broul(ht High School Girls Field Hockey Team's 1973-74 season honor to both themselves and to their school w~th a fme record; 1973-74 season record of winning the County Champion­ and further directs that·a copy of this citation ·be deliver­ ship and qualil,'ing for the District Three playoffs. They ed to Nancy Mowrey, Cocalico High School Girls Field were defeated at that level, ,but finished the season as Hockey Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsyl· District Three runner-up; and vania 17517. . WHEREAS. Under the ahle coaching of Elaine Bow- HARRY H. GRING 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4231

CONGRATULATING NINA MUNTEANU were co-champions in the Alle&"heny Mountain League for 1973-74 with a twenty-two WID and four de~eat. ove~all HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES season record which qualified them for the Dlstrlct Nme Class C Playoffs; and 'WHEREAS, Nina Munteanu_ is a member of the Co­ WHEREAS, They were the second best. te~m in Dis­ calico High School Girls Field Hockey Team that brought Inter-Dlstnc~ pla'yof~s. honor to both themselves and to their school with a fine trict Nine and participated in the The record of twenty-two wins was the most VIctorIes In 1973-74 season record of winning the County Champion­ the history of the school The team was coached by Rod ship and qualifying for the District Three playoffs. They Vashaw. All players contributed to the successful season. were defeated at that level, but finished the season as They were led by David Steffan who was the top scorer District Three runner-up; and among aU the players from the five Warren County teams WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Elaine Bow­ and he was named Most Valuable Player in the League. man and her stall, the girls showed excellent sportsm~n­ Scott Duell was named to the First Team Allegheny ship and school spirit in their field hockey competitIOn. Mountain All-Stars along with Steffan. Now therefore the House of Representatives of the Now therefore the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Nina Mun­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania extends congratulations teanu on ber individual contribution to the Cocalico High to the Sheffield High School Basketball Team and their School Girls Field Hockey Team's 1973-74 season record; coach Rod Vashaw on their individual contribution to and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ the season's record and wishes them success in future ed to Nina Munteanu, Cocalico High School Girls Field endeavors; . .. . Hockey Team. South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania and further directs that a copy of this cltation be deltver­ 17517. ed to Sheffield High School Basketball Team, Sheffield, HARRY H. GRING Pennsylvania 16347. ROBERT J. KUSSE CONGRATULATING HAROLD STRU},'K 2nd CONGRATULATING EISENHOWER HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM WHEREAS Harold G. M. Strunk, 2nd, outstanding HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES athlete of Cocalico High School was named to the All , : . County Football Team. He is a two-year letterman as a WHEREAS,. ELSt7nhower High School Wre~thng Team running back and was chosen All Prep-All American produced theIr fIrst undt7fea~ed sea~on WIth a 13-0 from among one hundred outstanding young high school Record. Under the enthus~ashc coaching of Tony Ro.ss, pI ers, Harold is a senior and will be graduated in the tea,m captured the Sectlon .IV C.lass B, Southern Tl~r JU~C', 1974. Wresthng Conference ChamplO.nshW for 1973-74. SIX Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the ~embers of .t~e te~m ~0l1: sectIOn t;1t~es and earned the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratualtes Harold G.I fIght to partlcIpate III dIstrIct competitlon. . M. Strunk, 2nd, on having been named to the All County Now therefore, the House. of RepresentatIves of, the Football 'l'eam and All Prep-All American; commends: Common~ealth of Pennsylv<;\ma, congratulates. the Eisen­ him on his outstanding athletic achievements and wishes hower, HIgh School ~restl1Dg Team OI~ theIr excellent him well in future endeavors; se~son s record and WIshes them success 1n future compe- and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver- tit.looj. . ., . ed to Harold G. M. Strunk, 2nd~ Reinholds, Pennsyl- and furt.her dIrects t1:at a copy of this ~ltahon be dehver­ vania 17569, ed to Eise~~ower High School Wresthng Team, Russell, HARRY H. GRING Pennsylvarna 16345. ROBERT J. KUSSE CONGRATULATING WARREN AREA CONGRATULATING EISENHOWER HiGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS The Warren Area High School Basketball WHEREAS, The Eisenhower High School Basketball Team won the Section II, District 1~ Chaml?ionship for Team won the Upper Allegheny Valley League Cham­ 1973-74, and wer~ also the Runne,rup In the DIStrIct Play- pionship for 1973-74 with a League.record of. nine wins offs thus quahfying for the RegIOnal Playoffs. and one defeat and an eighteen \Vms and flYe defeats WHEREAS, They were the eighth best team !n Western record overall; and , Pennsylvania, Overall record was 21-5, bes~ In twenty- WHEREAS, Their record earned them the rIght to rep­ five years. The Team was coached by EdWin McGlum- I resent their League in District 10 Class B Playoffs. The phy, who was named Section IT CC!ach of the Ye~r for the Team was coached by Ron Dunbar. Their record repre­ second consecutive year. The entire team contrIbuted to sented the most wins in one season in school history. All the successful season. The Team was led by James Bow- players shared in the Team's success. They were led by en who was named Section II Player of the Year; Robert Rick Driscoll who was named to the First Team League Young named to All-Section T~am for third straight year All-Stars. He was the second leading scorer in Warren and Tim Nelson, an AU-SeC?tion player for two. years. County and the second leading scorer in Eisenhower Bowen and Nelson also receIved Honorable Mention tor school historv. He was awarded Honorable Mention on the All-State Scholastic Basketball Team. the All-State Scholastic Basketball Team. JefI Landin, Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Ed Young and Rod Abbey were named to the Second Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. congratulates t1?-e 'War- Team League All-Stars. ren Area High School Bas~etball Team and .thelr coach Now therefore, the House of Representatives of,the Edwin McGlumphy on therr excellent showmg for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. e>..'1ends congratulatIOns 1973-74 basketball s.ea~on.. The House commends them to the Eisenhower High School Basketball team on t~eir on the honor and dIstmctIon they have brought to both winning the Upper Allegheny Valley League ChampIOD­ their High School and to Warren; ship for 1973-74 and wishes them success in future and further directs that a coPY of this citation be deliver- endeavors. . ed to The Warren Area High School Ba?ketball Team, and furth~r directs that a copy of this citation be deliver- Warren High School, Warren, Pennsylvama, ed to the Eisenhower High School Basketball Team, Rus- ROBERT J. KUSSE sell, Pennsylvania 16345. ROBERT J. KUSSE CONGRNWLATING SHEFFIELD COMMENDiNG THE BRISTOL TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM PLANNNING COMMISSION HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, Sheffield High School Basketball Team VlHEREAS, The Bristol Township Planning Commis- 4232 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17, sian believes that one of the most important objectives of CONGRATULATING PATTY WALSH a local planning agency must be the development of a highly stable social structure. A significant component ot HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stability is community pride, pride in the function of the WHEREAS, Patty Walsh served as assistant coach of community, and pride in the visual surroWldings; and the Immaculata College Basketball Team that won the WHEREAS, To maximize this element, they have pro­ Association for Intercollegiate AtWetics for Women Na­ posed a beautification program aimed at arresting ex­ ational Basketball Championship for the third year in a terior blight and introducing new visual effects to stimu­ row; and late community awareness. The program components in­ WHEREAS, Patty Walsh, has been with the team for clude an anti~litter campaign, a general cleanup and two years and her capacity for hard work and enthusiasm spru.ceup campaign, a tree planting program, the elImina­ has spurred the team to continue to capture basketball tion of illegal signs, a historical design theme, and the hOllors. creation of an Architectural Review Board. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the N ow therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Patty Commonwealth of Pennsylvania commends the Bristol Walsh for her individual contribution to the Immaculata Township Planning Commission on its efforts in creating College Basketball Team Championship honors and ex­ a beautification program as well as on its many other tends best wishes to all the girls in future endeavors; valuable contributions to the betterment of community and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ life; ." . ed to Patty Walsh. Immaculata College, ImmaCUlata. and further directs that a copy of this cItation be deliver­ Pennsylvania 19345. ed to Mr. Ted Berlin, Chairman, 511 Fairhurst Road, Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania 19030. RICHARD T. SCHULZE JAMES J. A. GALLAGHER CONGRATULATING KATHY RUSH CONGRATULATING JOHN D. LOSE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, Kathy Rush is head coach of the Immaculata WHEREAS, John D. Lose, fifteen, has earned the Eagle College Basketball Team that won the Association for award in Scouting. This is the highest award that Boy Intercollegiate Athletics for Women National Basketball Scouts can bestow and as such represents great sacrifice Championship for the third year in a row; and and tremendous effort on the part of this young man. WHEREAS,.Ms. Rush has been the coach for only four He is the son of Rev. and Mrs. John F. Lose of Davis short years. Her enthusiasm and leadership is evidenced Drive, and is a member of Troop No. 76. He is a in the team's outstanding championship record. sophomore at McCaskey High School and is a member Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the of the Order of the Arrow. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Head Now therefore the House of Representatives of the ICoach, Kathy Rush for her great leadership and her Commonwealth ~f Pennsylvania, congratulates John D. ability to transfer her enthusiasm to the members of the Lose on the occasion of his being honored with the Immaculata College Basketball Team which has resulted Eagle Scout Award, commends him on the outstanding in another championship year; work he has done to earn this coveted honor, and wishes and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered him continued success in the future; to Coach Kathy Rush, Immaculata College, Immaculata. and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver- Pennsylvania 19345. ed to John D. Lose, 1108 Davis Drive, Lancaster, Penn­ sylvania 17603. RICHARD T. SCHULZE MARVIN E. MILLER, JR. CONGRATULATING MARGE GALUSKA CONGRATULATING STEVE BANEY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, Marge Galuska of Immaculata College, WHEREAS The student-athlete exemplifies as well­ serves as the school's Athletic Director. Their broad and rounded edu~ation and is an honor to his school; and complete atWetic program makes innumerable sports WHEREAS The sport of \'Irrestling exemplifies indi­ activities available to the students; and vidual and t~am sport participation; and WHEREAS, Marge Galuska is especially prOUd of the WHEREAS, Steve Baney is an outstanding scholar at Immaculata College Basketball team that won the As­ Danville Senior High School; and sociation for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women Nation­ WHEREAS, Steve Baney placed third at the Pennsyl­ al Basketball Championship for the third year in a row. vania State WrestlIng Tournament, Class B. Now therefore, the House o~ Representatives of the Now therefore the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvama, congratulates Marge Commonwealth 'of Pennsylvan.ia, recogn~zes this out­ Galuska, Athletic Director of Immaculata College, on their standing student-athlete for hiS a<;co~pl~shments;. fine athletic programs and commends her especially for and further directs that a copy of thIS cltabon be delIver­ the championship season at the Immaculata College Bas­ ed to Steve Baney, Danville, Pennsylvania 1782l. ketball Team; GEORGE O. WAGNER and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to Marge Galuska, Athle~ic Director. Immaculata College, CONGRATULATING BEN McCOLLUM Immacul&ta, Pennsylvama 19345. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RICHARD T. SCHULZE WHEREAS The student-athlete exemplifies a well­ rounded edu~ation and is an honor. to his sch~,?l; 8?d. CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. WALTON R. DELP WHEREAS The sport of wrestlmg exemplifles mdi­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vidual and t~am sport participation; and WHEREAS. B~n McCollum is an outstanding scholar WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Delp celebrated at Shikellamy HIgh School; and their golden wedding anniversary recently. Their happy WHEREAS, Ben McCollum placed first at the Pennsyl­ union has been blessed by six children, seventeen grand­ vania State Wrestling Tournament, Class A.. children and three great-grandchildren. These two people Now therefore the House of Representatives of the are highly respected by friends, neighbors and acquaint­ Commonwealth 'of Pennsylvania, recognizes tbis out­ ances as representing the finest in American life. Mrs. standing student-athlete for his acc?mI;llisJ:lments; . Delp, nee Kline, and Mr. Delp w~re m~rried March 15, and further directs that a copy of thIS CItatIon be delIver­ 1924 in Spies Lutheran Church, Flve Pomts by the Rev­ ed to Ben McCollum, Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801. erend Ephraim Brownmiller. GEORGE O. WAGNER Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4233

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ and congratulations to Mr. and l\Irs. Walton R. Delp on ed to Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Hoppes, R. D. 2, Oley, Penn­ their fiftieth wedding anniversary and expresses its hope sylvania 19547. that they may long continue to enjoy their happy mar­ riage; LESTER K. FRYER and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to Mr. and Mrs, Walter R. Delp, R. D. 1, Oley, Pennsyl­ CONGRATULATING vania 19547. CORPORAL MATTHEW W. SMITH LESTER K. FRYER HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRATULATING WHEREAS, Matthew W. Smith is retiring after twen­ MR. AND MRS. LEON GROFE' ty years of service with the Connellsville City Police Force. He joined the force as a city policeman on Janu­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ary 4, 1954 and was promoted to Corporal on December WHEREAS. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Grafe celebrated their 12, 1965. A Connellsville High School graduate, he golden wedd.i.D.g anniversary recently. Their happy union served as a military policeman in the United States has been blessed by nine children, twenty-one grand­ Army from 1949 to 1953 attached to the 503 M.P. Bo., !OI children, and five great-grandchildren. These two people Airborne Division. Upon retirement, he will be working ~re highly respected by friends, neighbors and acquaint­ for Vernon Kauffman Contracting Company of White as ances as representing the finest in American life. Mr. a bulldozer operator. and Mrs. Grafe were married by Reverend Warmkessel Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the on December 23, 1923. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Corporal Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Matthew W. Smith on his retirement after twenty years -Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes of devoted service to the Connellsville City Police Force and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Grofe on their and extends to him best wishes for an enjoyable and fiftieth wedding anniversary and expresses its hope that healthy retirement; they may long continue to enjoy th.eir .ha~py marri~gei and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ and further directs that a COpy of this cltabon be del1ver­ ed to Matthew W. Smith, Connellsville, Pennsylvania ed to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Grafe. R. D. 3. Boyertown, Penn­ 15425. sylvania 19512. J. WILLIAM LINCOLN LESTER K. FRYER PAYING TRIBUTE TO PETE SALATINO CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. RAY PENSINGER HOUSE pF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, Pete Salatino was honored recently at a surprise presentation in recognition of over thirty~tive WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pensinger of Topton have years of service to 81. Rita's Parish Athletic Program. been selected to be· named "Grangers of the Year" by the His many years of support has been certainly instru­ Pioneer Grange. Both members since 1942, they have mental in the overall success of the program and he is been active and have served. the Grange in many capacities; to be admired and commended for his continued interest. and Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the WHEREAS•.Mr. Pensinger has been master five years, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses in i~s delibera­ overseer two years, chaplain three years, treasurer for tions to pay tribute to Pete Salatino for his many years seven years and a member of the executive committee of support to St. Rita's Parish Athletic Program and to for eleven years. He has sixth and ~eventh degrees and congratulate him on tbis recognition by his friends and is chairman of the Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival neighbors; Committee of the Grange; and and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ WHEREAS Mrs. Pensinger has served as lecturer one ered to Mr. Pete Salatino, 1208 West Crawford Avenue, year, chaplain three years, and pianist fourteen years, Connellsville, Pennsylvania 15425. She presently is in charge of the grange kitchen, a post she has held for the past ten years and she too has the J. WILLIAM UNCOLN sixth and s'eventh degrees. Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the CONGRATULATING HARRY R. ENNIS Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pensinger on having been named "Grangers of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Year" commends them on their achievements and WHEREAS, Harry R. Ennis has earned the Eagle award e:\.'iends to them best wishes in the coming years; in Scouting. This is the highest award that Boy Scouts and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ can bestow and as such represents great sacrifice and ed to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pensinger, Topton, Pennsylvania tremendous effort on the part of this young man. He is 19562. the son of Charles and Harriet Ennis of Swarthmore. and LESTER K. FRYER is a member of Troop No. 30l. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the CONGRATULATING Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Harry R MR. AND MRS. PAUL A. HOPPES Ennis on the occasion of his being honored with the Eagle Scout Award, commends him on the outstanding work he HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has done to earn this coveted honor, and wishes him con­ WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Hoppes celebrated tinued success in the future; their golden wedding anniversary recently. Their happy and further directs that a COpy of tbis citation be deliv­ union has been blessed by two sons and three grand­ ered to Harry R. Ennis. 250 Haverford Avenue. Swarth. children. These two people are highly respected by more, Pennsylvania 19081. friends. neighbors and acquaintances as representing the finest in American life. Mrs. Hoppes, nee Annie S. Yoder, EDMUND JONES and Mr. Hoppes were married March 22, 1924 in Reading by the Reverend Henry W. Warmkessel. CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. DALE ALLEN Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cammo,Ilwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes and congratulation:; to Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Hoppes on WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Allen celebrated their their fiftieth weddmg anniversary and expresses Its hope thirty-fifth wedding anniversary recently. Their haupy that they may long continue to enjoy their happy mar­ union has been blessed by two children and three gra"nd~ riage; children. These two people are highly respected by 4234 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17,

friends, neighbors, and acquaintances as representing the Club, 16th & Jackson Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania finest in American life. M'TS. Allen, nee Alice Murphy, 19145. and Mr. Allen were married March 10, 1939, in Wellsburg, West Virginia. FRANK VACCA Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes COMMENDING F. PORECA and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Allen on their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary and expresses its hope HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that they may long continue to enjoy their happy mar­ WHEREAS, F. Poreca is a member of the Guerin Senior riage; Citizens Friendship Club located in the twenty-sixth Ward and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ in the City and County of Philadelphia. The club is a ered to MI. and Mrs. Dale Allen, 208 Fourth Street, Hous­ group of elderly people who help each other to get along. ton, Pennsylvania 15342. Their President is Nicholas DiPiero. F. Poreca was born ROGER RAYMOND FISCHER in the month of March and has served on a special event committee for the disabled. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. ANTONIO Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, commends F. Poreca and DiBATTISTA all fellow members for the fine work they are doing in HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES helping the Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club and themselves; 'WHEREAS. Mr. and Mrs. Antonio DiBattista celebrated and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ their sixtieth wedding anniversary recently. Their happy ered to F. Poreca, Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club, union has been blessed by six living children, (one son 16th and Jackson Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania deceased) twenty-one grandchildren, and twelve great­ 19145. grandchildren. These two people are highly respected by friends, neighbors and acquaintances as representing the FRANK VACCA finest in American life. They were married in Lanciano, Italy, March 3, 1914. The couple renewed their vows in a COMMENDING N. VITO Mass in the Holy Rosary Church in Muse on March 2, 1974. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the WHEREAS, N. Vito is a member of the Guerin Senior Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes Citizens Friendship Club located in the twenty-sixth Ward and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Antonio DiBattista on in the City and County of Philadelphia. The club is a their sixtieth wedding- anniversary and expresses its hope group of elderly people who help each other to get along. that they may long continue to enjoy their happy mar­ Their President is Nicholas DiPiero. N. Vito was born in riage; the month of March and has served on a special event and flU'ther directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ committee for the disabled. ered to Mr. and Mrs. Antonio DiBattista, 122 Maple Street, Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Muse, Pennsylvania 15350. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. commends N. Vito and all fellow members for the fine work they are doing in ROGER RAYMOND FISCHER helping the Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club and themselves; COMMENDING J. SEPPIO and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ ered to N. Vito. Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 16th & Jackson Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145. WHEREAS, J. Seppio is a member of the Guerin Senior FRANK VACCA Citizens Friendship Club located in the twenty-sixth Ward in the City and County of Philadelphia. The club is a COMMENDING A. FEDERICO group of elderly people who help each other to get along. Their President is Nicholas DiPiero. J. Seppio was born HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the month of March and has served on a special event committee for the disabled. WHEREAS. A. Federico is a member of" the Guerin Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the Senior Citizens Friendship Club located in the twenty­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, commends J. Seppio and sixth Ward in the City and County of Philadelphia. The all fellow members for the fine work they are doing in club is a group of elderly people who help each other to helping the Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club and get along. Their President is Nicholas DiPiero. A. Fed­ themselves; erico was born in the month of March and has served on and flU'ther directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ a special event committee for the disabled. ered to J. Seppio, Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club, Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, commends A. Federico and all fellow members for the fine work they are doing FRANK VACCA in helping the Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club and themselves; COMMENDING G. PAOLINO and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ ered to A. Federico. Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Club, 16th & Jackson Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145. WHEREAS, G. Paolino is a member of the Guerin Senior FRANK VACCA Citizens Friendship Club located in the twenty-sixth Ward I in the City and County of Philadelphia. The club is a group of elderly people who help each other to get along. PAYING TRIBUTE TO GERALD P. McMAHON Their President is Nicholas DiPiero. G. Paolino was born HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the month of March and has served on a special event committee for the disabled. WHEREAS, Gerald P. McMahon, well-known citizen of Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the the Green Lane Area serves unselfishly as Cub Master for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, commends G. Paolino Troop No. 591 at St. Philip Neri School. He was Assistant and all fellow members for the fine work they are doing Cub Master for many years and was instrumental in de­ in helping the Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club veloping the Cub Scouts at St. Philip Neri School into and themselves; one of the best troops in the county district. He wo'rks and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ at the Smith, Kline Laboratories as a chemist, but is ered to G. Paolino. Guerin Senior Citizen Friendship never too busy to devote time to the youth of the area. 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4235

Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the play, and wishes each team member every success in the Commonwealth ot Pennsylvania, pays tribute to Gerald future; P. McMahon in recognition of his devotion to youth ori­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ ented programs and the many hours he has given to the ered to Floyd Metzger, c/o Union City High School, 105 boys of the Green Lane Area; Concord Street, Union City, Pelmsylvania 16438. and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv~ ered to Gerald P. McMahon, Deep Oreek Road, Green FOREST W. HOPKINS Lane, Pennsylvania 18054. CONGRATULATING MIKE MALEC RICHARD T. SCHULZE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EXPRESSING ADMIRATION FOR MR. AND MRS. WHEREAS, The Union City High School Basketball THOMAS TAYLOR Team recently completed a most successful 1973-74 season. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Bears won the District Ten Championship and went on to compete in the Western Pennsylvania Finals. Under WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor, through the the able direction of Head Coach Ken Orris, the Union Chester County Child Service, has been serving the City five finished in fourth place in the PlAA 1973-74 Chester County area as foster parents since 1966. They ChalDpionsmps. As an integral part of the team. senior have had a total of nineteen children, mostly infant pre­ Mike Malec was instrumental in compiling a fine season adoptives. They have two foster children at present as record of sixteen wins and fourteen losses. well as four of their own. Now therefore, the House of Rep.resentatives of the Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Mike Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, jOL."lS the community and Malec and the entire Union City High School Basketball the Commonwealth in expressing admiration for these Team on the completion of a very successful 1973-74 people who have opened their homes as well as their season. commends them on their desire, hustle. and team hearts in providing care for these needy children; play. and wishes each team member every success in and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ the future; ered to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor, 958 Valley Forge and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ Road, R. D. 1, Devon, Pennsylvania 19333. ered to Mike Malec, c/o Union City High School, 105 Con­ cord Street, Union City. Pennsylvania 16438. RICHARD T. SCHULZE FOREST W. HOPKINS PAYING TRIBUTE TO JAMES COOKE CONGRATULATING KEN GAINES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, James Cooke, prominent food broker in the Wyncote area is being honored by the Academy of WHEREAS, The Union City High School Basketball Food Marketing at Saint Joseph's College in recognition Team recently completed a most successful 1973-74 season. of his long years of distinguished service to the food in­ The Bears won the District Ten Championship and went dustry; and on to compete in the Western Pennsylvania Finals. Under WHEREAS, James Cooke, Chairman and Chief Execu­ the able direction of Head Coach Ken Orris. the Union tive Officer of Penn Fruit Company, Inc., started with the City five finished in fourth place in the PIAA 1973-74 company in 1927 as a clerk. His capacity for hard work Championships. As an integral part of the team, senior and his facility for leadership is evidence in the fact that Ken Gaines was instrumental in compiling a fine season the sales for the company for the past year totalled three record of sixteen wins and fourteen losses. hundred thirty million dollars; and Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the WHEREAS, He is Director and Past President of Topco Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Ken Gaines Associates, Inc., and has served as Chairman of the Board and the entire Union City High School Basketball Team of the National Association of Food Chains. He is and on the completion of a very successful 1973-74 season has been active in numerous oUler food industry oriented commends them on their desire, hustle, and team play' organizations. and wishes each team member every success in the fUlure; Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. pauses in its delibera­ ered to Ken Gainesl c/o Union City High School 105 tions to pay tribute to James Cooke, in recognition of his Concord Street, Union City, Pennsylvania 16438. ' long years of distinguished service to the food industry FOREST W, HOPKINS and extends to him best wishes in future endeavors; and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ CONGRATULATING DAN RYAN ered to Mr. James Cooke, Cedar Brook Hill Apartments, Wyncote, Pennsylvania 19095. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PATRICK J. McGINNIS WHEREAS, The Union City High School Basketball Team recently completed a most successful 1973-74 season. CONGRATULATING FLOYD METZGER The Bears won the District Ten Championship and went on to compete in the Western Pennsylvania Finals. Under HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the able direction of Head Coach Ken Orris. the Union City five finished in fourth place in the PIAA 1973-74 WHEREAS. The Union City High SChool Basketball Championships. As an integral part of the team, senior Team recently completed a most successful 1973-74 season. Dan Ryan was instrumental in compiling a fine season The Bears won the District Ten Championship and went record of sixteen wins and fourteen losses. on to compete in the Western Pennsylvania Finals. Under the able direction of Head Coach Ken Orris, the Uni0n Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the City five finished in fourth place in the PIAA 1973-74 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Dan Ry·an Championships. As an integral part of the team, senio~' and the entire Union City High School Basketball Team Floyd Metzger was instrumental in compiling a fine season on the completion of a very successful 1973-74 season record of sixteen wins and fourteen losses. commends them on their desire, hustle, and team play; and wishes each team member every success in the future; Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Floyd ered to Dan Ryan, c/o Union City High School, 105 Con­ Metzger and the entire Union City High School Basket­ cord Street, Union City, Pennsylvania 16438. ball Team on the completion of a very successful 1973-74 season, commends them on their desire, hustlel and team FOREST W. HOPKINS 4236 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17,

CONGRATULATING STEVE TARBELL union has been blessed by two -children and three grand­ children. These two people are higWy respected by HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES friends, neighbors and acquaintances as representing the WHEREAS, The Union City High School Basketball finest in American life. They were married by Rabbi Team recently completed a most successful 1973-74 season. Brenner in Philadelphia, June 28, 1943. The Bears won the District Ten Championship and went Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the on to compete in the Western Pennsylvania Finals. Under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes the able direction of Head Coach Ken Orris, the Union and congratulations to Mort and Geraldine Dubin on their City five finished in fourth piace in the PIAA 1973-74 thirty-first wedding anniversary and expresses its hope Championships. As an integ-ral part of the team, senior that they may long continue to enjoy their happy mar­ Steve Tarbell was instrumental in compiling a fine season riage; record of sixteen wins and fourteen losses. and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the ered to Mr. and Mrs. Mort Dubin, 8371 Langdon Street, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Steve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19152. Tarbell and the entire Union City High School Basket­ ALVIN KATZ ball Team on the completion of a very successful 1973-74 season, commends them on their desire, hustle, and team PAYING TRIBUTE TO MARGIE MARY MORRIN play, and wishes each team member every success in the future; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ WHEREAS, Margie Mary Morrin of Philadelphia, has ered to Steve Tarbell, c/o Union City High School, 105 attained her twenty-first birthday. A graduate of Bishop Concord Street, Union City, Pennsylvania 16438. Neuman Business School. she was a valuable asset to the Billow Electric Supply Company. FOREST W. HOPKINS Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses in its delibera­ CONGRATULATING THE UNION CITY HIGH SCHOOL tions to pay tribute to Margie Mary Morrin on her twenty­ BASKETBALL TEAM first birthday and extends to her best wishes; and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ered to Margie Mary Morrin, 5322 Oakland Street, Phila­ WHEREAS, The Union City High Schooi Basketbail delphia, Pennsylvania 19124. Team recently completed a most successful 1973-74 season. ALVIN KATZ The Bears won the District Ten Championship and went on to compete in the Western Pennsylvania Finals. Under PAYING TRIBUTE TO LOUIS POLICELLI the able direction of Head Coach Ken Orris, the Union City five finished in fourth place in the PIAA i973-74 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Championships. The team compiled a fine season record WHEREAS, Louis Policelli, a sewer line construction of sixteen wins and fourteen losses. worker, plucked a Palmer Township child from a back­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the yard swing moments before it was crushed by a runaway Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates the entire eight thousand pound concrete pipe. Five huge pipes had Union City High School Basketball Team on the com­ plummeted from a septic tank company truck, demolish­ pletion of a very successful 1973-74 season, commends ing one car and damaging another. One pipe nearly killed them on their desire, hustle, and team play, and wishes a cyclist and then headed for the swing where three year each team member every success in the future; old Richard Hamilton was playing. It was the quick and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ thinking and bravery of Louis Policelli that saved the ered to Union City High School Basketball Team, c/o child's life. Union City High School, 105 Concord Street, Union City, Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the Pennsylvania 16438. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses in its delibera­ FOREST W. HOPKINS tions to pay tribute to Louis Policelli who saved little Richie Hamilton's life, commends him for his quick think­ ing and wishes him well in the years to come; CONGRATULATING GREG DONOR and fu'rther directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ered to Louis Policelli, Palmer Township, Pennsylvania. PffiLIP S. RUGGIERO WHEREAS, The Union City High School Basketball Team recently completed a most successful 1973-74 season. The Bears won the District Ten Championship and went PAYING TRIBUTE TO MARK CAVALIERE on to compete in the Western Pennsylvania Finals. Under HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the able direction of Head Coach Ken Orris, the Union City five finished in fourth place in the PIAA 1973-74 WHEREAS, Mark Cavaliere, age nine, of Philadelphia, Championships. As an integral part of the team, Greg is fighting for his life as he battles against the dreaded Donor was instrumental in compiling a fine season record disease "Leukemia." Mark, his father and mother and of sixteen wins and fourteen losses. four brothers have courageously faced the problem to­ Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the gether and are working toward making Mark's battle a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Greg winning one and one full of hope for Mark and other Donor and the entire Union City High School Basketball victims and their families. Team on the completion of a very successful 1973-74 Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the season commends them on their desire, hustle, and team Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses in its delibera­ play, ~nd wishes each team member every success in the tions to pay tribute to courageous and spunky nine-year future; old Mark Cavaliere in his battle against Leukemia and and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ to commend his parents and his brothers for their valiant ered to Greg Donor, c/o Union City High School, 105 participation in the struggle for Mark's restored health; Concord Street, Union City, Pennsylvania 16438. and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ ered to Mark Cavaliere, 1922 South 16th Street, Phila­ FOREST W. HOPKINS delphia, Pennsylvania 19145. JAMES J. TAYOUN CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. MORT DUBIN PAYING TRIBUTE TO SCOTT BEAMESDERFER HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Mort Dubin will celebrate their thirty-first wedding anniversary soon. Their happy WHEREAS, Scott Beamesderfer is a member of the Co- 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4237 calico High School Basketball Team that marked their PAYING TRffiUTE TO MlKE FASSNACHT 1973~74 season with thirty wins and two defeats; the most outstanding record ever achieved by a Cocalico sponsored HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES team. Tbey won the County Championship in the Leb­ WHEREAS, Mike Fassnacht is a member of the Cocalico anon-Lancaster League and went on to '\\tin the District High School Basketball Team that marked their 1973-74 Three Class B Championship. They entered the Eastern season with thirty wins and two defeats: the most out­ Regional District Finals to be defeated by Exeter and lost standing record ever achieved by a Cocalico sponsored the consolation game to Bishop Guilfoyle; and team. They won the County Championship in the Leb­ WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of SpenCeJ.· Henry anon-Lancaster League and went on to win the District and his assistants. Larry McCornsey and Edward Mc­ Three Class B Championship. They entered the Eastern llmoyle; the team showed their capacity for hard work Re~ional District Finals only to be defeated by Exeter and good sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent and lost the consolation game to Bishop Guilfoyle; and season TecOrd.. WHEREAS, Under the able coachinR of Spencer Henry Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward Mc­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its deliberations Dmoylej the team showed their capacity for hard work to pay tribute to Scott Beamesderler for his in.divid?al and good sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent contribution to the fine season record of the Cocahco High season record. School Basketball Team; Now therefore. the House of Represe!ltatives of the and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ Bask~t­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its delibera­ ered to Scott Beamesderler, Cocalico High School tions to pay tribute to ~like Fassnacht for his individual ball Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvama contribution to the fine season record of the Cocalico High 17517. SChool Basketball Team; HARRY H. GRING and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ ered to Mike Fassnacht, Cocalico High School Basketball PAYING TRffiUTE TO KEVIN CROUSE Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HARRY H. GRING WHEREAS Kevin Crouse is a member of the Cocalico CONGRATULATING STEVE HELMUTH High School 'Basketball Team that marked their 1973-74 season with thirty wins and two defeats; the most out­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES standing record ever achieved by a Cocalico sponsored WHEREAS, The Union City High School Basketball team. They won the County Championship in the Leb­ Team recently completed a most successful 1973-74 sea­ anon-Lancaster League and went on to win the District son. The Bears won the District Ten Championship and Three Class B Championship. They entered tbe Eastern went on to compete in the We!lltern Pennsylvania Finals. Regional District Finals only to be defeated by Exeter and Under the able direction of Head Coach K~n Orris, the lost the consolation game to Bishop Guilfoyle; and Union City five finished in fourth place in the PIAA 1973­ WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry 74 Championships. As an integral part of the team, senior and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward Mc­ Steve Helmuth was instrumental in compiling a fine sea­ Ilmoyle' the team showed their capacity for hard work son record of sixteen wins and fourteen losses. and go~d sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the season ·record. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Steve HeJ­ Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the muth and the entire Union City High School Basketball Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its delibera­ Team on the completion of a very successful 1973-74 sea­ tions to pay tribute to Kevin Crouse for his ~divid!1al son, commends them on their desire, hustle, and team play, contribution to the fine season record of the Cocallco High and wishes each team member every Success in the future; School Basketball Team; and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to Steve Helmuth, c/o Union City High School, 105 Con­ and further directs that a coPy of this citation be deliv­ cord Street, Union City, Pennsylvania 16438. ered to Kevin Crouse, Cocalico High School Basketball Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. FOREST W. HOPKINS HARRY H. GRING CONGRATULATING CHRIS HIMROD PAYING TRffiUTE TO BILL DINGER HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESE..1ITATIVES WHEREAS, The Union City High School Basketball Team recently completed a most successful 1973-74 sea­ WHEREAS Bill Dinger is a member 01 the Cccalico sao. The Bears won the District Ten Championship and High SChool 'Basketball Team that marked their 1973-74 went on to compete in the Western Pennsylvania Finals. seaSOn with thirty wins and two defeats; the most out­ Under the able direction of Head Coach Ken Orris, the standing record ever achieved by a Cocalico sponsored Union City five finished in fourth place in the PIAA 1973­ team. They won the County Championship in the. Le.b­ 74 ChampIonships. As an integral part of the team, junior anon·Lancaster League and went on to win the Dlstnct Chris Himrod was in...~umental in compiling a fine season Three Class B Championship. They ent.ered the Eastern record of si..xteen wins and fourteen losses. Regional District Finals only to be defeated by Exeter Now therefore., the Hpuse of Representatives of the and lost the consolation game to Bishop Guilloyle; and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Chris Him­ WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry rod and the entire Union City High School Basketball and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward Mc­ Team on the completion ·of a very successful 1973-74 sea­ Ilmoyle' the team showed their capacity for haed work son, commends them on their desire, hustle, and team and go~d sportsmanship evidenced in their· excellent play, and wishes each team member every success in the season record. future; . .. Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the and further directs th;;t.t a copy of this citation be delivered Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its· delibera­ to Chris Himeod, c/o Union City High School, l05 Concoed tions to pay tribute to Bill Dinger for his individual con­ Street, Union City, Penn,ylvania 16438. tribution to the fine season record of the Cocalioo High FOREST W. HOPKINS School Basketball Team; and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliv­ OONGRATULATING COACH KEN ORRIS ered to Bill Dinger, Cocalico High School Ba,ketball Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HARRY H. GRING WHEREAS, The Union City High School Basketball 4238 LEOISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17,

Team recently completed a most successful 1973-74 sea­ and the entire Union City High School Basketball Team son. The Bears won the District Ten Championship and on the completion of a very successful 1973-74 season, went on to compete in the Western Pennsylvania Finals. commends them on their desire, husUe, and team play. Under the able direction of Head Coach Ken Orris] the and wishes each team member every success in the future; Union Citr five finishcd in fourth place in the PlAA J 973­ and further directs that a coPy of this citation be delivered 74 ChampIonships. The team compiled a fine season record to Bill Fisher, c/o Union City High School, 105 Concord of sixteen wins and fourteen losses. Street, Union City, Pennsylvania 16438. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Coach Ken FOREST W. HOPKINS Orris and the entire Union City High School Basketball Team on the completion of a very successful 1973-14 sea­ CONGRATULATING DUA..l~E WILLIAMS son, commends them on their desire.. hustle, and team play, and wishes each team member every success in the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES future; WHEREAS, The Union City High SchOOl Baskelball and further clirects that a copy of this citation be delivered Team recently completed a most successful 1973-74 season. to Ken Orris, Head Coach, c/o Union City High School, The Bears won the District Ten Championship and went 105 Concord Street, Union City, Pennsylvania 16438. on to compete in the "\Vestern Pennsylvania Finals. Under FOREST W. HOPKlNS the able direction of Head Coach Ken Orris, the Union City five finished in fourth place in the PIAA 1973-74 Championships. As an integral part of the team, sopho­ CONGRATULATING BILL KIRIK more Duane Williams was instrumental in compiling a HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fine season record of sixteen wins and fourteen losses. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the WHEREAS, The Union City High School Basketball Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Duane Team recently completed a most successful 1973-74 sea­ Williams and the entire Union City High School Basket­ SOD. The Bears won the District Ten Championship and ball Team on the completion of a very successful 1973-74 went on to compete in the Western Pennsylvania Finals. season, commends them on their desire, hustle, and team Under the able direction of Head Coach Ken Orris, the play, and wishes each team member every success in the Union City five finished in fourth place in the PIAA 1973­ (uture; 74 Championships. As an integral part of the team, senior and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered Bill Kirik was instrumental in compiling a fine season 10 Duane Williams, c/o Union City High School, 105 Con­ record of sixteen wins and fourteen losses. cord Street, Union City, Pennsylvania 16438. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Bill Kirik FOREST W. HOPKINS and the entire Union City High School Basketball Team on the completion of a very successful 1973-74 seasonJ CONGRATULATING LOWELL JENSEN commends them on their desire, hustle, and team play, and ,vishes each team member every success in the future; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and further directs that a coPy of this citation be delivered to Bill Kirik, clo Union CIty High School, t05 Concord WHEREAS, The Union City High School Basketball Street, Union City, Pennsylvania 16438. Team recently completed a most successful 1973-74 sea­ son. The Bears won the District Ten Championship and FOREST W. HOPKINS went on to compete in the Western Pennsylvania Finals. Under the able direction of Head Coach Ken Orris, the CONGRATULATING MIKE TARBELL Union City five finished in fourth place in the PTAA 1973­ 74 Championships. As an integral part of the team, junior HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lowell Jensen was instrumental in compiling a fine sea­ son record of sixteen wins and fourteen losses. WHEREAS, The Union City High School Basketball Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Team recenUy completed a most successful 1973-74 season. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Lowell The Bears won the District Ten Championship and went Jensen and the entire Union City High School Basketball on to compete in the Western Pennsylvania Finals. Under Team on the completion of a very successful ]973-74 sea­ the able direction of Head Coach Ken Orris, the Union son, commends them on their desire, hustle, and team City five finished in fourth place in the PIAA 1973-74 play, and wishes each team member every success in the ChampIonships. .As an integral part of the team, sopho­ future; . morel Mike Tarbell was instrumental in compiling a fine season record of sixteen wins and fourteen losses. and further directs that a copy or this citation be delivered Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the to Lowell Jensen, c/o Union City High School, 105 Con­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Mike cord Street, Union City, Pennsylvania 16436. Tarbell and the entire Union CIty High School Basketball FOREST W. HOPKINS Team on the completion of a very successful 1973-74 season, commends them on their desire. hustl~ and team play. and wishes each team member every success in the future; CONGRATULATING STEVEN DRYBALA and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to Mike Tarbell, c/o Union City High School, 105 Con­ cord Street, Union City, Pennsylvania 16438. WHEREAS, Steven Drybala, fifteen, has earned the Eagle award in Scouting. This is the highest award that FOREST W. HOPKINS Boy Scouts can bestow and as such represents great sac­ rifice and tremendous effort on the part of this young CONGRATULATING BILL FISHER man. He is the son of -Mr. and ~'Irs. Vincent Drybala ot_ Sunrise Avenue, and is a member of Troop No. 130. He-is HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . a tenth grader at Bishop Egan High School. . .WHEREAS, The Union City High School. Basketball Now therefore, the House of Representatives' of the Te_ recently.completed a .most successful 1973-74 season.. Commonwealth--- of Pennsylvania, cOngltatulates Steven The Bears won the District.Ten Championship and went Drybala on the occasion of his being lionored with the on to compete in the \'Vestern Pennsylvania Finals. Under Eagle Scout Award,- commends him on the outstanding the able .direction of Head Coach Ken Orris, the Union work he has done to earn this coveted honor, and wishes City five finished in fourth place In the PIAA 1973-74 him continued success in the future; Championships. As an integral part of the team, sopho­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered more Bill Fjsher was instrumental in compiling a fine to Steven Drybala, 5021 Sunrise Avenue, Cornwells season record of sixteen wins and fourteen losses. Heights, Pennsylvania 19020. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Bill Fisher EDWARD F. BURNS, JR. 1974. LEGISLATIVE .roURNAL-HOUSE 4239

CONGRATULATING LOUIS NORELLI him on the outstanding work he has done to earn the Order of the Arrow and the Brotherhood Award and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wishes him continued success in the future; and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered WHEREAS, Louis Norelli. seventeen, has earned the to John Gress, 12603 Dunksferry Road, PhIladelphia, Eagle award in Scouting. This is the highest award that Pennsylvania. Boy Scouts can bestoW' and as such represents great sac­ rifice and tremendous effort on the part of this J.·oung man. EDWARD F. BURNS, JR. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Norelli of Berkley FRANK A. SALVATORE Road, and is a member of Troop No. 130. Now therefore. the House of Representatives of the CONGRATULA'rING DON ROACH Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Louis Norelli on the occasion of his being honored with the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Eagle Scout Award, commends him on the outstanding work he has done to earn this coveted honor, and wishes WHEREAS, The Union City High School Basketball him continued success in the futurej Team recently completed a most successful 1973-74 sea­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered son. The Bears won the District Ten Championship and to Louis Norelli, 3750 Berkley Road, Cornwells Heights, went on to compete in the 'Western Pennsylvania Finals. Pennsylvania 19020. Under the able direction of Head Coach Ken Orris, the Union City five finished in fourth place in the PIAA 1973­ EDWARD F. BURNS, JR. 74 Championships. As an integral part of the team, senior Don Roach was instrumental in compiling a fine season CONGRATULATING STEVEN McGOVERN record of sixteen wins and fourteen losses. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Don Roach and the entire Union City High School Basketball Team WHEREASJ Steven McGovern, eighteen, has earned the on the completion of a very successful 1973-74 season, Eagle award in Scouting. This IS the highest award that commends them on their desire, hustle, and team play, Boy Scouts can bestow and as such represents great sac­ and wishes each team member every success in the future; rifice and tremendous effort on the part of this young man. and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered He is the son of Mr. and :Mrs. Hugh McGovern of Colmar to Don Roach, c/o Union City High School, 105 Concord Avenue, and is a member of Troop No. 130. He is a Street, Union City, Pennsylvania 16438. senior at Archbishop Ryan School. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the FOREST W. HOPKINS Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Steven McGovern on the occasion of his being honored with the CONGRATULATING MARK C. MULLNER Eagl.e Scout Award, commends him on the outstanding work he has done to earn this coveted honor, and wishes HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES him continued success in the future; and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered WHEREAS, Mark C. Mullner has earned the Eagle to Steven McGovern, 2725 Colmar Avenue, Cornwe11s award in Scouting. This is the highest award that Boy Heights, Pennsylvania 19020. Scouts can bestow and as such represents great sacrifice and tremendous effort on the part of this young man. He EDWARD F. BURNS, JR. is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo R. l\1ullner of Havertown, and is a member of Troop No. 130 of Sacred Heart. CONGRATULATING DONALD DELLASANDRA Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Mark C. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mullner on the occasion of his being honored with the Eagle Scout Award, commends him on the outstanding WHEREAS, Donald Dellandra, fourteen, has earned the work he has done to earn this coveted honor, and wishes Eagle award in Scouting. This is the highest award that him continued success in the future; Boy Scouts can bestow and as such represents great sac­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered rifice and tremendous effort on the part of this young to Mark C. Mullner, 541 Central Avenue, Havertown, man. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dellasandra Pennsylvania 19083. of Grandview Avenue, and is a member of Troop No. 130. He is a ninth grade student at Bensalem High School. FAITH RYAN WHITTLESEY Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Donald Dellasandra on the occasion of his being honored with the CONGRATULATING FRANK DiDOMIZIO Eagle Scout Award, commends him on the outstanding HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES work he has done to earn this coveted honor, and wishes him continued success in the future; WHEREAS, Frank DiDomizio, thirteen, has earned the and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered Eagle award in Scouting. This is the highest award that to Donald Dellasandra, 695 Grandview Avenue, Cornwells Boy Scouts can bestow and as such represents great Heights, Pennsylvania 19020. sacrifice and tremendous effort on the part of this young man. He is the son of Mr. and :Mrs. Robert A. DiDomizio EDWARD F. BUR.\\[S, JR. of Lansdale. and is a member of Troop No. 62 of Sl John's United Church of Christ. . CONGRATULATING JOHN GRESS Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Frank Di­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Domizio on the occasion of his being honored with the Eagle Scout Award, commends him on the outstanding WHEREAS John Gress, 17, has earned the Order of the work he has done to earn this coveted honor, and wishes Arrow and the Brotherhood Award in Scouting. These him continued success in the future; awards represent great sacrifice and hard work on the and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered part of this Award in Scouting. These awards r:epresent to Frank DiDomizio, 524 Spruce Street, Lansdale, Penn-. great sacrifice and hard work on the part of thIS young sylvania 19446. . man. Hs is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jolm Gress of Dunks­ ferry Road and is a member. of Troop No.. 130. The trtwelfth grade of George Wash­ ington High School. CONGRATULATING DAVID BOULTON Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, con¥tatulates John Gress on the occasion of his Scouting achievements, commends WHEREAS, David Boniton has earned the Eagle award 4240 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17, in Scouting. This is the highest award that Boy Scouts Ito Mr. and Mrs. Edward Galitskie, 524 Bear Valley can bestow and as such represents great sacrifice and Avenue, Shamokin, Pennsylvania 17872. tremendous effort on the part of this young man. HE.; is PAUL G RUANE the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Boulton of Pecan DrIve, . Lansdale, and is a member of Troop No. 399. He is a senior at North Penn High School. CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. ALFRED E. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the MOWERY Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates David Boulton on the occasion of his being honored with the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Eagle Scout Award, commends him on the outstanding WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Mowery celebrated work he has done to earn this coveted honor, and wishes their fortieth wedding anniversary recently. Their happy him contlnued success in the future; union has been blessed by three daughters and four and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered grandchildren. These two people are highly respected by to David Boulton Pecan Drive, Lansdale, Pennsylvania l friends, neighbors and acquaintances as representing the 19446. finest in American life. Mrs. Mowery, nee Ruth Ellen ROOSEVELT 1. POLITE Sherry, and Mr. Mowery were married March 24, 1934 in the Bible Fellowship Church by Reverend J. G. Shire­ CONGRATULATING THOM BELL man. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes and congratulations to Mr, and Mrs. Alfred E. Mowery WHEREAS, Thorn Bell has earned the Eagle award in on their fortieth wedding anniversary and expresses its Scouting. This is the highest award that Boy Scouts can hope that they may long continue to enjoy their happy bestow and as such represents great sacrifice and tremen­ marriage; dous effort on the part of this young man. He is the and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bell of Holly Drive, Lansdale, to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Mowery, 515 West Mulberry and is a member of Troop No. 399. He is a senior at North Street, Shamokin, Pennsylvania 17872. Penn High School and a member of Explorer Post No. 62. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the PAUL G. RUANE Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Thorn Bell on the occasion of his being honored with the Eagle Scout Award commends him on the outstanding work he has CONGRATULATING JEFF BELL done to earn this coveted honor, and wishes him continued HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES success in the future; and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered WHEREAS, Jeff Bell has earned the Eagle award in to Thorn Bell, Holly Drive, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 113446. Scouting. This is the highest award that Boy Scouts can bestow and as such represents great sacrifice and tremen­ ROOSEVELT 1. POLITE dous effort on the part of this young man. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bell of Holly Drive, Lansdale, and PAYING TRIBUTE TO STEVE SCHEIB is a member of Troop No. 399. He is a senior at North Penn High School and a member of Explorer Post No. 62. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Jeff Bell WHEREAS Steve Scheib, well known Valley View on the occasion of his being honored with the Eagle Scout athlete reighs as the Pennsylvania Class B State Award, commends him on the outstanding work he has Wrestling Champion and as "King" of Hegins Valley. He done to earn this coveted honor, and wishes him continued completed the season with a twenty-seven to zero ,record success in the future; including fifteen pins during the regular, seas?n. HiS var­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered sity career record stands at fifty-two WillS, SIxteen losses to Jeff Bell, Holly Drive, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446. and one tie; and WHEREAS, He outdueled. four opponents in the State ROOSEVELT 1. POLITE finals including a nine to eight decision over Burgetts­ town"s Bill Bertrand in the championship bout. A par­ ade was held in Steve's honor in Valley View and Hegins. CONGRATULATING JOSEPH DiFRANCESCO Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, joins the loyal wrestling fans of Hegins and Valley View to pay tribute to the out­ WHEREAS, Joseph DiFrancesco has earned the Eagle standing athletic achievements of Steve Scheib and ex­ award in Scouting. This is the highest award that Boy tends to him best wishes and continued good sportsman­ Scouts can bestow and as such represents great sacrifice ship in future endeavors; and tremendous effort on the part of this young man. He and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Giuseppe DiFrancesco of Oak to Steve Scheib, 411 West Main Street, Valley Viewl Park Road, and is a member of Troop No. 61. He is an Pennsylvania 17983. eleventh grade student at North Penn High School and also a member of the Explorers. PAUL G. RUANE Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Joseph CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. EDWARD DiFrancesco on the occasion of his being honored with GALITSKIE the Eagle Scout Award, commends him on the outstanding work he has done to earn this coveted honor, and wishes HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES him continued success in the future; WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Edward GaIitskie celebrated and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary recently. These to Joseph DiFrancesco, 349 Oak Park Road, Hatfield, Penn­ two people are highly respected by frien9-s, neigh?ors ~nd sylvania 19440. acquaintances as representing t~e finest m AmerIca~ hf~. ROOSEVELT 1. POLITE Mrs. Galitskie, nee Margaret Mirarck, and Mr. Gahtskle were married on March 26, 1949. PAYING TRIBUTE TO MR. H. PARMALEE BURKART Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Galitskie on their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary and expresses its WHEREAS, Mr. H. Parmalee Burkart has been honored hope that they may long continue to enjoy their happy for twenty-five years of service to the North Wales marriage; . .. . Memorial Free Library. A resident of the borough since and further directs that a copy of thiS CItatIOn be dehvered 1925, he has been a member of the library's board of 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4241 trustees since 1935. He has been library president from post commander and served as adjutant for over eleven 1940 to 1952 and 1956 and 1957 and then served as years. He was elected quartermaster in 1967 and still treasurer from 1965 to 1974, and holds that post. He was also appointed Southwestern WHEREAS, His community activity is not limited to Area Membership Chairman by State Cornntander Louis service to the library. He is active in V.F.W.• Past Presi­ Rizzo of Uniontown. dent of the North '"Vales P.T.A., past member ot the school Now therefore, the House of Repr~~p.nf.s:ltives of the board and the borough council. Commonwealth of Pennsylvani<:; congratulates Albert v. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Palumbo on being named February Man of the Month by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, joins the citizens of the Pennsylvania VFW and 'lj\rlshes him success in future North Wales in pnyin~ tribute to Mr. H. Parmalee Burk­ Statewide competition; art who has served the North Wales 1'"lemorial Free Li­ and further directs that a cony of this citation be delivered brary for over twenty-five years. His dedication to com­ to Albert V. Palumbo. 1356 Wickerham Drive. Monon­ munity service is to be commended, gahela, Pennsylvania 15063. and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivC!red to Mr. H. Parmalee Burkart, 120 Highland Avenue, North A. J. DeMEDIO Vi.rales, Pennsylvania 19454. CONGRATULATING RIDGWAY ON 150TH ROOSEVELT I. POLITE ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS_ WILLIAM ERB HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS. Ridgway. County Seat of Elk County. is marking its one hundred fiftieth anniversary, 1974. It is WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William Erb, both eighty-eight situated on the banks of the historic Clarion River, where years old, celebrated their sixty-fourth wedding anni­ Elk Creek joins its waters on the way to the Gulf of versary recently. Their happy union has been blessed by Mexico, in the beautiful and fertile Clarion River Valley. one son, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Ridgway, known as "Lily of the Valley," lies in the midst These two people are highly respected by friends, neigh­ of abundant forest lands nnd the marketing of timber in bors, and acquaintances as representing ~he finest in one form or another was Elk County's first industry; and American life. Mrs. Erb is the former Katie Erb. They WHEREAS, A year long list of activities is planned were married January 3, 1910 in Becptelsville by Reverend to commemorate Ridgway's Sesquicentenniol with the A. M. Weber. following officers taking part in the extensive prepara­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the tions: John H. Cartwright, President, Wilbur Hugus, First Commonwea.lth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes Vice President, Harriet Faust, Second Vice PreSident, and congratulations to Mr. cmd Mrs. William Erb oq their Alice L. Wessman, Secretary and William R. Cole, sixty-fourth wedding anniversary and expresses its hope '!'reasurer. that they roay long continue to enjoy their bappy mar­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the riage; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Ridgway and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered on their "Sesquicentennial and extends to them best wishes to :Mr. and Mrs. William Erb, 316 East Philadelphia for the planned festivities; Avenue, Boyertown, Pennsylvania 19512. and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to the Citizens of Ridgway, "Lily of the Valley," Ridgway, LESTER K. FRYER Pennsylvania 15853. CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. ISAAC WOLFE WILLIAM F. RENWICK HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES C.ONGRATULATING ROBERTA SCHOEN WHEREAS. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wolfe celebrated their HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES golden wedding anniversary recently. Their happy union has been blessed by three children, (one deceased) four WHEREAS, Roberta Schoen of Clarks Summit was re­ grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. These two cently named ufi.liss Executive" at the recent convention people are highly respected by friends, neighbors, and oC Junior Achievement members held in Atlantic City, acquaintances as representing the finest in American life. New Jersey. ~'1iss Schoen is a junior at Abin~on Heights Mrs. Wolfe, nee Leah Gaby, and Mr. Wolfe were married High School, an honor roll student, and has been active February 23, 1924 by Reverend Jacob BittnEr in Kutztown. in Junior Achievement programs for several years. She Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the serves as president of her company called, llImagination Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes Unlimited" which I?roduces a line of plastic products. and congratulations to Mr. and :Mrs. Isaac Wolfe on their Roberta is the daugnter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Schoen. fiftieth wedding anniversary and e::'\.l)resses its hope that Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the they may long continue to enjoy their happy marriage; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. congratulates Roberta and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered Schoen on the occasion of her being named "Miss Execu­ to Mr. and :Mrs. Isaac Wolfe, R. D. 3, Kutzto,,"'7l, Pennsyl­ tive," commends her on her knowledge. ambition, and vania 19530. poise, and wishes her every success in a future that is LESTER K. FRYER sure to be bright; and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered CONGRATULATING ALBERT V_ PALUMBO to Miss Roberta Schoen, 516 Haven Lane, Clarks Summit. Pennsylvania 18411. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JONATHAN VIPOND WHEREAS. Albert V. Palumbo. prominent Carroll Township resident, has been named February ~[an of the Month by the Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars and CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM W_ will be considered for the departments highest award, SONES Man of the Year; and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, Albert V. Palumbo. with thirty-six months in overseas duty, was the recipient of a number of medals, WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William W. Sones celebrated including an Invasion Arrowhead award with five battle their flUty-third wedding anniversary recently. Their stars and the Distinguished Unit Citation. He holds life happy union has been blessed by four children and eleven memberships in the twenty-fourth District and Arden grandchildren. These two people are highly respected by Calvert VFW Post 167 in Charleroi. He has gone through friends, neighbors and acquaintances as representing the the chairs of the twenty-fourth District and was elected finest in American life. Mrs. Sones, nee Elizabeth Thomas, commander in 1968 and has served on numerOus com­ and Mr. Sones were married March 30, 1921 in the Puritan mittees both on the State and local level. He has been a Congregational Church in Wilkes Barre. 4242 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17,

Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Ihurst College in recognition of his work as director of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes the Northwest Region, Governor's Justice Commission; and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. William W. Sones on i and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ their fifty-third wedding anniversary and expresses its ed to Raymond L. Frankenburg, 1014 Gregg Street Grove hope that they may long continue to enjoy their happy City, Pennsylvania 16127. ' marriage; and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered DAVID S; HAYES to Mr. and Mrs. William W. Sones, 5 Souih Regent Street, RICHARD J. FRANKEN13URG Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18702. BERNARD F. O'BRIEN PAYING TRIBUTE TO LARIE PINTEA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRATULATING H. LEO GOULDEN WHEREAS, Larie Pintea, co-founder of the Mercyhurst HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School of Law Enforcement, is one of two men named co­ recipients of the 1974 Law Enforcement Award by Mercy­ WHEREAS, H. Leo Goulden, past exalted ruler of the hurst College; and Gettysburg Elks Lodge, has been selected to be the re­ WHEREAS, Mr. Pintea will be cited for his leadership cipient of the fifth annual Elk of the Year Award by the as the co-founder of the Hurst Law Enforcement School, lodge; and recognized for his foresight in establishing the program WHEREAS, He has been a member of the lodge for to meet the educational needs of both pre-service and in­ twenty-two years and has served on virtually every lodge service law enforcement personnel., and honored for his committee in addition to his duties as officer. He is a contribution to the cause of justice as a professional jour­ former president of the Board of Directors and has nalist. served several terms on the board of which he is cur­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the rently a member and at present he is the South Central Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses to pay tribute to district youth committee chairman. Larie Pintea on having been selected co-recipient of the Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the 1974 Law Enforcement Award by Mercyhurst College in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses in its delibera­ recognition of his work in aiding in the establishment of tions to congratulate H. Leo Goulden on having been se~ the Hurst Law Enforcement School and in his career as lected by his fellow lodge members for the Elk of the a professional journalist; Year Award and extends to him best wishes in future and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ endeavors; . ed to Larie Pintea, R. D. 1, Route 18, Girard, Pennsylva­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ nia 16505. ed to H. Leo Goulden, R. D. 3, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. DAVID S. HAYES CLARK S. SMITH CONGRATULATING BIRON E. DECKER

CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. FRED SCHLOSSER HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, Biron E. Decker retired in 1973 as producer HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and master of ceremonies of "Garden and Farm," which WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schlosser celebrated is a regular weekly television show on WICU-TV in Erie, their golden wedding anniversar~ recen~y. Their .happy Pennsylvania. This show, which is celebrating its twen­ union has been blessed by two children, SIX grandchIldren, ty-second anniversary on April 25, 1974, is the oldest con­ and one great-grandchild. These two people are highly tinuous running television program in the world. Mr. respected by friends, neighbors and acquaintances as rep­ Decker was honored in 1973 by the National Future Farm­ resenting the finest in American life. Mrs. Schlosser, nee ers of America when they awarded him the "Honorary Pauline Holtzapple, and :Mr. ScWosser were married Feb­ American Farmer Degree." Mr. Decker was a teacher ruary 23, 1924. and served from 1938 to 1970 as a field consultant for the Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its best wishes Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schlosser on Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Biron E. their fiftieth wedding anniversary and expresses its hope Decker on the success of the program "Garden and Farm" that they may long continue to enjoy their happy mar­ which he hosted and produced, commends him for his riage; many years of service to education and agriculture and and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ wishes him the best of good health and happiness ht his ed to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schlosser, 14 Butler Road, Dover, retirement; Pennsylvania 17315. and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver~ ed to Mr. Biron E. Decker, R. D. 1, Edinboro, Pennsylva­ DONALD W. DORR nia 16412. DAVID S. HAYES PAYING TRIBUTE TO RAYMOND L. FRANKEN13URG HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRATULATING THE UNION CITY HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM WHEREAS, Raymond L. Frankenburg, Director of the Northwest Region, Governor's Justice Commission, is one HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of two men named co-recipients of the 1974 Law Enforce­ WHEREAS, The Union City High School Basketball ment Award by Mercyhurst College; and Team recently completed a most successful 1973-74 season. WHEREAS, Mr. Frankenburg will be honored for his The Bears, under the able direction of Coach Ken Orris, support of the Mercyhurst Law Enforcement School which compiled an overall record of sixteen wins and twelve has assured a program of continued high standards in the losses. With the vocal and spiritual support of over five training of young men and women for pOlice-probation­ hundred hometown fans, the Bears were able to finish parole work, and for his efforts in behalf of the recently fourth in the State Class C playoffs. This was the first established Criminal Justice Consortium of Mercyhurst, Union City team ever to reach the State finals. Gar..non, and Edinboro State Colleges. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates the Union Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pauses to pay tribute to City High School Basketball Team on its outstanding Raymond L. Frankenburg on having been selected co-re­ 1973-74 season, commends the team members on their ef­ cipient of the 19174 Law Enforcement Award by Mercy~ forts that resulted in a fourth place finish in the State 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4243

Championships, and wishes them continued success in the was born in the month of March and bas served on a future" . special event committee for the disabled. and fu'rther directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the ede to Union City High School Basketball Team c/o Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. commends A. Belle and Coach Ken Orris, Concord Street, Union City, Pennsyl­ all fellow members for the fine work they are doing in vania 16438. helping the Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club and DAVID S. HAYES themselves; FOREST W. HOPKlNS and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ ed to A. Belle, Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club, CONGRATULATING JOHN C. MILLS 16th and Jackson Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FRANK VACCA WHEREAS, John C. Mills, of Brodheadsville, Pennsyl­ vania, superintendent of the Pleasant Valley School Dis· trict, is completing forty-one years of faithful and devoted COMMENDING J. RYAN service as teacher, administrator and educator; aDd WHEREAS, Through his foresight and leadership, the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pleasant Valley School District and the Pleasant Valley WHEREAS, J. Ryan is a member of the Guerin Senior High School became a reality; and Citizens Friendship Club located in tbe twenty-sixth Ward WHEREAS, John C. Mills, is to be honored at a testi­ in the City and County of Philadelphia. The club is a monial dinner on April 27, 1974. group of elderly people who help each other to get along. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Their President is Nicholas DiPiero. J. Ryan was born Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, hereby congratulates in the month of March and bas served on a special event John C. Mills and commends him on his great contribu­ committee for the disabled. tion to education in his community and expresses its wish· Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the es that, in his retirement, he may enjoy many years of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, commends J. Ryan and good health and happiness; all fellow members for the fine work they are doing in and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ helping the Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club and ed to John C. Mills, Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania 18322. themselves; RUSSELL KOWALYSHYN and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ ed to J. Ryan, Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club, CONGRATULATING JIM JOHNSON 16th and Jackson Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FRANK VACCA WHEREAS, Jim Johnson, twelve year old student of the Northern School District, won the Intermediate 95 Pound Wrestling Championship at the Middle Atlantic COMMENDING J. PANICO Association A.A.U. Wrestling Tournament for the 1973· HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1974 Season. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James John­ son of Dillsburg. WHEREAS. J. Panico is a member of the Guerin Senior Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Citizens Friendship Club located in the twenty-sixth Ward Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends congratulations in the City and County of Philadelphia The club is a to twelve year old Jim Johnson on winning the Middle group of elderly people who help each other to get along. Atlantic Association of A.A.U. Wrestling Championship, Their President is Nicholas DiPiero. J. Panico was born 95 Pound Class and to his very proud parents; in the month of March and has served on a special event and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ committee for the disabled. ed to Jim Johnson, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019. Now therefore, the House of Representatives ot the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, commends J. Panico and JOSEPH P. KOLTER all fellow members for the fine work they are doing in helping the Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club and COMMENDING J. FULLER themselves; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ ed to J. Panico, Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club, WHEREAS J. Fuller is a member of the Guerin Senior 16th and Jackson Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Citizens Frie~dship Club located in the twenty-sixth Ward 19145. in the City and County of Philadelphia The dub is a group of elderly people who help each other to get along. FRANK VACCA Their President is Nicholas DiPiero. J. Fuller was born in the month of March and has served on a special event COMMENDING S. PASSARELLI committee for the disabled. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, commends J. FuUer and all fellow members for the fine work they are doing in WHEREAS, S. Passarelli is a member of the Guerin helping the Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club and Senior Citizens Friendship Club located in the twenty­ themselves; sbtth Ward in the City and Coimty of Philadelphia Th~ club is a group of elderly people who help each other to and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ get along. Their President is NichoJas DiPiero. S. Pas­ ed to J. Fuller, Guerin· Senior Citizens Friendship Club, sarelli was born in the month of March and has served. 16th and Jackson Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on a special event committee for the 'disabled. 19145. Now- therefore, the House of Representatives of the FRANK VACCA Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, corrunends S. Passarelli and all 'fellow members for the fine work they are doing COMMENDING A. BELLE in helping the Guerin Senior Citizens,Friendship Club HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and themselves; and further directs that a copy of this citat.ion be deliverw WHEREAS A. Belle is a member of the Guerin Senior ed to S. Passarelli, Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Citizenship Friendship Club located. in the. twenty-sixth Club. 16th and Jackson Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylva­ Ward in the City and County of Phlladelphla. The club nia 19145. is a group of elder!y people V?'ho help ~a~h other to get along. Their PreSident ]S Nicholas DIPiero. A. Belle FRANK VACCA 4244 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17,

COMMENDING G. TOCCI team. They won the County Championship in the Leb­ anon-Lancaster League and went on to win the District HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Three Class B Championship. They entered the Eastern Regional District Finals only to be defeated by Exeter WHEREAS, G. Tocci is a member of the Guerin Senior and lost the consolation game to Bishop Guilfoyle. Citizens Friendship Club located in the twenty-sixth Ward Now therefore the House of Representatives of the in the City and County of Philadelphia. The club is a J group of elderly people who help each other to get along. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Head Coach Their President is Nicholas DiPiero. G. Tocci who born Spencer Henry on the fine showing his team made for the in the month of March and has served on a special event 1973-74 basketball season and wishes him success in fu­ committee for the disabled. ture endeavors; Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, commends G. Tocci and ed to Spencer Henry, Coealico High School Basketball all fellow members for the fine work they are doing in Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. helping the Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club and HARRY H. GRING themselves; and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver~ ed to G. Tocci, Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club. CONGRATULATING ASSISTANT COACH 16th and Jackson Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania LARRY E. McCOMSEY 19145. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FRANK VACCA WHEREAS, Larry E. McComsey served as assistant coach to the Coealico High School Basketball Team that COMMENDING A. PICCONI marked their 1973-74 season with thirty wins and two defeats; the most outstanding record ever achieved by a HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cocalico sponsored team. They won the County Cham­ pionship in the Lebanon-Lancaster League and went on WHEREAS, A. Picconi is a member of the Guerin Senior to win the District Three Class B Championship. They Citizens Friendship Club located in the twenty-sixth Ward entered the Eastern Regional District Finals only to be in the City and County of Philadelphia. The club is a defeated by Exeter and lost the consolation game to Bishop group of elderly people who help each other to get along. Guilfoyle. Their President is Nicholas DiPiero. A. Picconi was born in the month of March and has served on a special event Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the committee for the disabled. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates assistant Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the coach Larry E. McComsey on the fine showing his team Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, commends A. Picconi made for the 1973-74 basketball season and wishes him and aU 'fellow members for the fine work they are doing success in future endeavors; in helping the Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club and and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ themselves; ed to Larry E. McComsey, Cocalico High School Basketball and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517.

ed to A. PicconiJ Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club, 16th and Jackson Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania HARRY Ii. GRING 19145. CONGRATULATING SUE MARKER FRANK VACCA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PAYING TRffiUTE TO MARK LYMAN WHEREAS, Sue Marker served on the coaching staff of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Cocalico Higb School Girls Field Hockey Team tbat brought honor to both themselves and to their school WHEREAS, Mark Lyman is a member of the Cocalico with a fine 1973-74 season record of winning the County High School Basketball Team that marked their 1973·74 Championship and qualifying for the District Three play­ season with thirty wins and two defeats; the most out­ offs. They were defeated at that level, but finished the standing record ever achieved by a Cocalico sponsored season as District Three runner-up. team. They won the County Championship in the Leb­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the anon-Lancaster League and went on to win the District Commonwealth of PennsylYania, congratulates Sue Mark­ Three Class B Championship. They entered the Eastern er on her individual contribution to the 1973-74 season Regional District Finals only to be defeated by Exeter record of the Coealico High School Girls Field Hockey and lost the consolation game to Bishop Guilfoyle; and Team as a member of the coaching staff; WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward Mcn~ ed to Sue Marker, Cocalico High School Girls Field moyIe; the team showed their capacity for hard work and Hockey Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania good sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent season 17517. record. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the HARRY Ii. GRING Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its delibera­ tions to pay tribute to Mark Lyman for his individual PAYING TRIBUTE TO MIKE TERWILLIGER contribution to the fine season record of the Cocalico High School Basketball Team; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ WHEREAS, Mike Terwilliger is a member of the Co­ ed to Mark Lyman, CocaIico High School Basketball calico High School Basketball Team tbat marked their Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. 1973-74 seallOn with thirty ",ins and two defeats;· the most outstanding record ever achieved by a Cocalico sponw HARRY Ii. GRING sored team.. They won the County Championship in the Lebanon~Lancaster League and went on to win the Dis~ CONGRATULATING HEAD COACH SPENCER HENRY trict Three Class B Championship. They entered the Eastern Regional District Finals only to be defeated by HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Exeter and lost the consolation game to Bishop GUilfoyle; WHEREAS, Spencer Henry is Head Coach of the Cocal­ and lico High School Basketball Team that marked their 1973­ WHEREASj Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry 74 season with thirty wins and two defeats; the most out~ and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward Mcll­ standing record ever achieved by a Cocalico sponsored moyIe; the team showed their capacity for hard work and 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4245 good sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent season WHEHEAS, Under the able coaching of Elaine Bowman record. and her staff, the girls showed excellent sportsmanship Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the and school spirit in their field hockey competition. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its delibera­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the tions to pay tribute to Mike Terwilliger for his individual Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Sue Ann contribution to. the fine season record of the Cocalico High Weaver on her individual contribution to the Cocalico School Basketball Team; High School Girls Field Hockey Team's 1973-74 season and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ record; ed to Mike Terwilliger, Cocalico High School Basketball and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. ed to Sue Ann Weaver, Cocalico High School Girls Field Hockey Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania HARRY H. GRING 17517. PAYING TRIBUTE TO CARL UNRUH HARRY H. GRING HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRATULATING THE COCALICO HIGH SCHOOL WHEREAS, Carl Unruh is a member of the Cocalico GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY TEAM High School Basketball Team that marked their 1973-74 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES season with thirty wins and two defeats; the most out­ standing record ever achieved by a Cocalico sponsored WHEREAS, The Cocalico High School Girls Field team. They won the County Championship in the Leb­ Hockey Team brought honor to both themselves and to anon-Lancaster League and went on to win the District their school with a fine 1973~74 season record of winning Three Class B Championship. They entered the Eastern the County Championship and qualifying for the District Re~ional District Finals only to be defeated by Exeter Three playoffs. They were defeated at that level, but and lost the consolation game to Bishop Guilfoyle; and finished the season as District Three rlU1ner-up; and WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Elaine Bowman and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward McIl­ and her staff, the· girls showed excellent sportsmanship moyIe; the team showed their capacity for hard work and and school spirit in their field hockey competition. good sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent season Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the record. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates the Co­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the calico High School Girls Field Hockey Team on their Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its delibera­ 1973-74 season record, commends them on their sports­ tions to pay tribute to Carl Unruh for his individual con­ manship and extends to them best wishes in future en­ tribution to the fine season record of the Cocalico High deavors; School Basketball Team; and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ ed to Cocalico High School Girls Field Hockey Team, ed to Carl Unruh, Cocalico High School Basketball Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517. HARRY H. GRING HARRY H. GRING CONGRATULATING AUDREY STAUFFER PAYING TRIBUTE TO DONALD BEAMESDERFER HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, Audrey Stauffer Is a member of the Co­ WHEHEAS, Donald Beamesderfer is a member of the calico High School Girls Field Hockey Team that brought Cocalico High School Basketball Team that marked their honor to both themsellTes and to their school with a fine 1973-74 season with thirty wins and two defeats; the most 1973-74 season record of winning the County Champion­ outstanding record ever achieved by a Cocalico sponsored ship and qualifying for the District Three playoffs. They team. They won the County Championship in the Leb­ were defeated at that level, but finished the season as anon-Lancaster League and went on to win the District District Three runner-up; and Three Class B Championship. They entered the Eastern WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Elaine Bowman Regional District Finals only to be defeated by Exeter and her staff, the girls showed excellent sportsmanship and lost the consolation game to Bishop Guilfoyle; and and school spirit in their field hockey competition. WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Spencer Henry Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the and his assistants, Larry McComsey and Edward McIl­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Audrey moyle; the team showed their capacity for hard work and Stauffer on her individual contribution to the Cocalico good sportsmanship evidenced in their excellent season High School Girls Field Hockey Team's 1973~74 season record. record; Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pauses in its delibera­ ed to Audrey Stauffer. Cocalico High School Girls Field tions to pay tribute to Donald Beamesderfer for his in­ Hockey Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania dividual contribution to the fine season record of the 17517. Cocali.co High School Basketball Team; and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ HARRY H. GRING ed to Donald Beamesderfer, Cocalico High School Basket­ ball Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania CONGRATULATING KATHY HAINLEY 17517. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HARRY H. GRING WHEREAS, .Kathy Hainley served as student manager CONGRATULATING SUE ANN WEAVER of IheCocalico High School Girls Field Hockey Team that brought honor to both themselves and to their school HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with a fine 1973-74 season record of winning the County Championship and qualifying for the District Three play­ WHEREAS, Sue Ann Weaver served as student man­ offs. They were defeated at that level, but finished the ager of the Cocalico High School Girls Field Hockey Team season as Dis.trict Three runner-up; and that brought honor to both themselves and to their school WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Elaine Bowman with a fine 1973-74 season record of winning the County and her staff, the girls showed excellent sportsmanship Championship and qualifying for the District Three play­ and school spirit in their field hockey competition. offs. They were defeated at that level, but finished the Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the season as District Three runner-up; and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Kathy 4246 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE April 17,

Hainley on her individual contribution to the Cocalico CONGRATULATING GALE REINHOLD High School Girls Field Hockey Team's 1973-74 season record; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ ed to Kathy Hainley, Cocalico High School Girls Field WHEREAS, Gale Reinhold is a member ot tbe Cocalico High School Girls Field Hockey Team that brought bonor Hockey Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania to both themselves and to their school with a fine 1973-74 17517. season record of winning the County Championship and H.ARRY H. GRING qualifying tor the District Three playoffs. They were defeated at that level, but finished the season as District CONGRATULATING CAROL WENRICH Three runner-up; and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Elaine Bowman and her staff, the girls showed excellent sportsmanship WHEREAS, Carol Wenrich is a member of the Cocalico and school spirit in their field hockey competition. High School Girls Field Hockey Team that brought honor Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the to both themselves and to their school with a fine 1973-74 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Gale Rein­ season record of winning the County Championship and hold on her individual contribution to the Cocalico High qualifying for the District Three playoffs. They were School Girls Field Hockey Team's 1973-74 season record' defeated at that level, but finished the season as District and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver~ Three runner-up; and ed to Gale Reinbold, Cocalico High School Girls Field WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Elaine Bowman Hockey Team, South Sixth Street. Denver. Pennsylvania and her staff, the girls showed excellent sportsmanship 17517. and school spirit in their field hockey competition. H.ARRY H. GRING Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Carol Wen· CONGRATULATING SHERRY SCHAEFFER rich on her individual contribution to the Cocalico High School Girls Field Hockey Team's 1973-74 season record; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ WHEREAS, Sherry Schaeffer is a member of the Co­ ed to Carol Wenrich, Cocalico High School Girls Field calico High Scbool Girls Field Hockey Team that brought Hockey Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania hOllor to both themselves and to their school with a fine 17517. 1973~74 season record of winning the County Champion­ HARRY H. GRING ship and qualifying for the District Three playoffs. They were defeated at that level, but finished the season as CONGRATULATING DOROTHY WEAVER District Three runner-up; and WHEREAS, Under the able coaching of Elaine Bowman HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and het staff, the girls showed excellent sportsmanship WHEREAS, Dorothy Weaver is a member of the Co· and school spirit in their field hockey competition. calico High School Girls Field Hockey Team that brought Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the honor to both themselves and to their school with a fine Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Sherry 1973-74 season record of winning the County Champion~ Schaeffer on her individual contribution to the Cocalico ship and qualifying for the District Three playoffs. They High School Girls Field Hockey Team's 1973-74 season were defeated at that level, but finished the season as Dis~ record; trict Three runner-up; and and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ WHEREAS. Under the able coaching of Elaine Bowman ed to Sherry Schaeffer, Cocalico High Scbool Girls Field and her staff. the girls showed excellent sportsmanship Hockey Team. South Sixth Street. Denver, Pennsylvania and school spirit in their field hockey competition. 17517. H.ARRY H. GRING Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Dorothy Weaver on her individual contribution to the Cocalico CONGRATULATING ELAINE BOWMAN Higb School Girls Field Hockey Team's 1973-74 season HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES record; and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ WHEREAS, Elaine Bowman is the coach of the Cocalico ed to Dorothy Weaver, Cocalico Higb Scbool Girls Field High School Girls Field Hockey Team that brougbt bonor Hockey Team, South Sixth Street, Denver, Pennsylvania to both themselves and to their school with a fine 1973-74 17517. season record of winning the County Championship and HARRY H.- GRING qualifying for the District Three playoffs. They were defeated at that leve~ but finished the season as Disirict Three runner-up, CONGRATULATING BETH BUCHTER Now therefore, the House' of Representatives of the !lOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commonwealth of Pennsylvania congratulates Elaine .Bowman, coach of the Cocalico High School Girls Field WHEREAS, Beth Buchter is a memher of the Cocalico Hockey Team, tor her excellent guidance and her devoted High School Gu-ls Field Hockey Team that brought honor interest in the girls that led the team to a successful sea­ to both themselves and to their school with a fine 1973-74 son; sea~n ,record of winr~.in~ the County Championship and:and further dire<;ts that a copy of t~is citation be deliver­ qualifymg lor the District Three playoffs. They.w,:", ec;l. to' Coach Elaine Bowman, Cocalico High School Girls defeated at that level, hut fimsbed the season as DIStrict 'Field Hockey Team, South Sixth Street, Denver Pennsyl- Three runner-up;' and .. :vania 17517. ' WHEREAS, Under the able coaching.of Elaine Bowman' .. HARRY H. GRING and her staff, the ,girls showed "excellent sportsmahship ; and school spirit in their field hockey competition. .. COMMENDING A. CATALANO Now there!ore, the 'House of Representatives of the· HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Beth Buch- ter on her individual contribution to the Cocalico High WHEREAS, A. Catalano is a member of the Guerin School Girls Field Hockey Team's 1973-74 season record; Senior Citizens Friendship Club located in the twenty­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver- sixth Ward in the City and County ot Philadelphia. The ed to Belh Buchter, Cocalico High School Girls Field club is a group of elderly people who help eacb other Hockey Team, So,uth, Sixth Street. Denver, Pennsylvania to get along, Their President is Nicholas DiPiero, A. 17517. Catalano was born in the month of March and has served HARRY H. GRING .on a special event committee for the disabled 1974. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 4247

Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the EXPRESSING SYMPATHY ON PASSING OF Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, commends A. Catalano W. C. DRAPER and all fellow members for the fine work they are doing in helping the Guerin Senior Citizens Friendship Club HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and themselves; WHEREAS, W. C. Draper of West Springfield recenl1y and further directs that a copy of this citation be deliver­ died a1ter a life of dedicated community and public ser­ ed to A. Catalano. Guerio Senior Citizens Friendship Club, vice. Mr. Draper saw service as a marine in World War 16th and Jackson Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania I and later served his community as Civil Defense Direc­ 19145. tor fo:r Springfield Township. He was also a Republican FRANK VACCA committeeman for twelve years, active in Boy Scout work, and was well knO'Wll as a coin collector. Mr. Draper CONDOLENCE RESOLUTIONS served as Justice of the Peace for twenty years before he retired; now therefore be it EXTENDING SYMPATHY ON PASSING OF RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the JOHN W. MEEDER Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its heartfelt con­ dolences to the widow and family of W. C. Draper and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES expresses the hope that they will find solace in the knowl­ edge that this distinguished grentleman led a good, full WHEREAS, John W. Meeder, prominent Girard Town­ and active life of service to the community; and be it ship resident, passed away recently. He will be remem­ further bered for his many years of public and community ser­ RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be delivered vice. Employed by the Girard Manufacturing Company to Mrs. Bess Draper, West Springfield, Pennsylvania 16443. for thirty-four years, he was also Township Supervisor for eighteen years and for several of those years he served DAVID S. HAYES as Chairman of the Board. He was active in church work and was instrumental in planning a bowling recreation EXPRESSING SYMPATHY ON PASSING OF program for youth; now therefore be it DANIEL J. BENNETT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, notes with sadness the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES passing of John W. Meeder and extends its heartfelt sym­ pathies to his widow, Margaret; and be it further WHEREAS, Mr. Daniel J. Bennett of Girard recently RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be deliver­ passed away. Mr. Bennett had been employed by the ed to Mrs. Margaret Meeder, Allegheny Avenue, R. D. 1, General Electric Company in Erie for thirty-five years Lake City, Pennsylvania 16423. and was a member of General Electric's Quarter Century Club. In addition, he operated a grape lann and was ac­ DAVID S. HAYES tive in Masonic organizations. Mr. Bennett was a past president of the Zem Zem Shrine Oriental Band and was EXPRESSING SYMPATHY ON PASSING OF a thirty second degree Mason. He is survived by his wife, J. RAY MILLER Hazel, and four children; now therefore be it HOUSE m' REPRESENTATIVES RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its heartfelt con­ WHEREAS, J. Ray Miller, prominent civic and political dolences to the widow and family of Daniel J. Bennett and leader of Girard, recently passed away. Mr. Miller saw expresses its wish that they find solace in the good and service in Europe duriog World War I and spent flfty full life this fine gentleman lived; and be it further years in the real estate business. He was a member of RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be delivered the Girard City Council from 1950 to 1957 and was elect­ to Mrs. Hazel M. Bennett, 128 Hathaway Street, West ed Mayor io 1966. Among his many other activities, Mr. Girard, Pennsylvania 16417. Miller was a member of the Greater Erie Board of Real­ tors, Erie Lions Club, American. Legio~ Post 49~ Lake DAVID S. HAYES Erie Masoruc, F and AM 347, Erie COnsIstory of :;cottlsh Rite and the Zem Zem Temple. He is survived by his wife Lucile; now therefore be it ADJOURNMENT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its heartfelt con­ Mr. BRANDT moved that this House do now adjourn dolences to the widow and family of J. Ray MUler and expresses the hope that they will find solace in the life until Monday, April 22, 1974, at 3 p.m., e.d.1. of public service and leadership that this fine gentleman led; and be it further On the question, RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be deliver­ Will the House agree to the motion? ed to Mrs. Lucile Miller, 110 Walnut Street, Girard, Penn­ sylvania 16417. Motion was agreed to, and (at 6:07 p.m., e.o1l.) the DAVID S. HAYES House adjourned.