Journal of the Proceedings of the 58th Electoral College

Held in the Chamber of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Monday, December 19, 2016 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Tom Wolf Governor  Pedro A. Cortés Secretary of the Commonwealth Donald J. Trump Michael R. Pence President Vice President of the of the United States of America United States of America

Hillary Rodham Clinton Timothy Michael Kane Democratic Nominee for Democratic Nominee for President Vice President of the of the United States of America United States of America

2 Mike Stack Governor Lieutenant Governor

Pedro A. Cortés Secretary of the Commonwealth

Robert A. Gleason, Jr. Joyce C. Haas President of the Vice President of the Electoral College Electoral College 3  Introductions EXECUTIVE DEPUTY SECRETARY Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I am Robert Torres, Executive Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth. It is my honor to welcome you to the 58th Electoral College of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Please turn off cell phones and all other electronic communication devices. At this time, would you all please rise?

I would like to present to you the Honorable Pedro A. Cortés, Secretary of the Commonwealth; the Honorable Robert Ghormoz, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor of the Commonwealth; the Reverend Canon David W. Lovelace; the Honorable Thomas G. Saylor, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsyl- vania; and the Temporary Officers and Members of the 58th Electoral College of Pennsylvania.  Proceedings MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2016 The Electoral College of Pennsylvania convened at 12 o’clock noon, Monday, December 19, 2016, in the chamber of the House of Representatives, State Capitol Building, Harrisburg, agreeable to the Constitution and laws of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

PRESIDING — Honorable Pedro A. Cortés

Honorable Pedro A. Cortés, Secretary of the Commonwealth, called the Elec- toral College to order.

SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CORTÉS Please be seated.

As Secretary of the Commonwealth, it is my honor to preside over this meeting until the Electoral College has organized for the official transaction of business as provided in Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution of the United States.

It is your solemn responsibility to translate into a formal document for transmis- sion to the Congress of the United States the decision of the voters of the Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania at the General Election held November 8, 2016.

This being the day and the hour by the Constitution and laws of the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the duly chosen Electors to meet and give their votes for President and Vice President of the United States,

4 the members of the College of Electors of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will now come to order.  Pledge of Allegiance SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CORTÉS Please rise as Samuel Cotsarelis, Rylee Dorer, Caitlin Holland, Zeryab Ibrahim, Mikenna Mattis and Angelina Torres lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

The Reverend Canon David W. Lovelace offers the invocation.

 Invocation SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CORTÉS Thank you, Pages.

I now call upon the Reverend Canon Lovelace and ask him to invoke God’s blessing on these proceedings.

REVEREND CANON DAVID W. LOVELACE Almighty God, we give thanks for this good land which we have received as our inheritance and pray that we may continue to be good stewards of all that has been entrusted to our care. As a nation, we have a history of sound govern- ment established by our founders for the sake of all who dwell in this land and the freedom to choose those who occupy leadership positions. At all levels of 5 government, fill with wisdom those to whom we entrust leadership authority that we might seek justice and peace for all peoples of the world. Be present now with this 58th Electoral College of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as they fulfill their constitutional duty in the election of the President and Vice- President of the United States. Grant them wisdom and courage to decide that which serves to promote the welfare of all United States citizens. May each of us, as citizens of the United States, take seriously our responsibilities to one another for the well-being and ordering of society in our own generation. In all that we do, O Lord, grant us grace to serve and honor your most holy name we pray. Amen

Secretary of the Commonwealth Pedro A. Cortés offers remarks.  Remarks by Secretary Cortés SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CORTÉS Thank you, Canon Lovelace. Please be seated.

Chief Justice Saylor, Deputy Chief of Staff Ghormoz, Canon Lovelace, distin- guished Electors and honored guests:

As Secretary of the Commonwealth and Temporary Presiding Officer of Penn- sylvania’s 58th Electoral College, I welcome you to the chamber of the Pennsyl- vania House of Representatives. It is an honor to convene the Electoral College in this remarkable setting. This is the third Electoral College I had the privilege to temporarily preside.

6 Today’s proceedings remain consistent with the procedures followed when the first Electoral College convened in Pennsylvania 227 years ago. It is my belief that our Commonwealth has one of the best Electoral College ceremonies in this Nation. Before the end of the day, 538 electors around the country will cast their votes to select the President and Vice President of the United States.

The Electoral College was established by the Framers of our Constitution in Philadelphia as a compromise between those who advocated the election of the President and Vice President by the states and those who supported ap- pointment by Congress. Under our federal system, the people of the United States vote for “electors” who in turn vote for the President and Vice President. The votes you cast today will be certified and sent to the U.S. Congress and the National Archives. On January 6, 2017, they will be counted, along with those of the other 49 states and the District of Columbia, in front of a joint session of Congress. In accordance with the 20th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the President-Elect will be sworn-in on January 20th at 12 o’clock noon.

In 1788, James Madison, while arguing for the adoption of the United States Constitution, stated, “we may define a republic to be a government which de- rives all its powers directly or indirectly from the great body of the people, and is administered by persons holding their offices during pleasure, for a limited period, or during good behavior.”

Today’s Electoral College proves once again that the citizens of the United States are able to establish their government by choice.

America’s continuing history testifies to the enduring viability of our Grand Experiment in self-governance. As we know, President Abraham Lincoln, in his renowned Gettysburg Address, stated that “government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” We are still here today, heirs to these lofty ideals of elective government.

Today, the will of Pennsylvania, as expressed by the majority of the more than six (6) million citizens that voted on the November 8th General Election, is in the hands of 20 members of the Electoral College. We continue to invest our common faith in you, esteemed Electors, that you will honor the voters, this Commonwealth and our nation by adding a new chapter to America’s story of free, representative democracy, under which we live.

7  Temporary Officers Appointed SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CORTÉS Let us now proceed with the appointment of temporary officers.

For the purpose of carrying on the business of this meeting, I will appoint, with- out objection, the Honorable Marian K. Schneider and the Honorable Peter Speaks, Deputy Secretaries of the Commonwealth, as Temporary Secretaries; the Honorable Jonathan Marks, Commissioner of Elections of Pennsylvania, as Chief Sergeant-At-Arms; and the Honorable Michael Moser, Deputy Commis- sioner of Elections, as Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms.  Communications from the Governor SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CORTÉS The Chair recognizes the Honorable Robert Ghormoz, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

HONORABLE ROBERT GHORMOZ Mr. Secretary, I have the honor to present communications in writing from His Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CORTÉS Thank you, Deputy Chief of Staff Ghormoz.  Reading of Certificate of Ascertainment SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CORTÉS Secretary Schneider will read the communications.

Secretary Schneider read the following communications from the Governor:

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE

CERTIFICATE OF ASCERTAINMENT OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Pursuant to the Laws of the United States, I, Tom Wolf, Governor of the Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania, do hereby certify that in accordance with the provisions of the Pennsylvania Election Code, Act of June 3, 1937 (P.L. 1333, No. 320), the Secretary of the Commonwealth, on receiving and computing the returns of the election of Presidential Electors, shall lay them before the

8 Governor, who shall enumerate and ascertain the number of votes given for each person so voted for, and shall cause a certificate of election to be delivered to each person so chosen. It appears from the returns so laid be- fore me by the Secretary of the Com- monwealth, that at an election for that purpose held on the Tuesday next fol- lowing the first Monday in November, being the eighth day of November, A.D. 2016, the votes given for each person so voted for were:

Deputy Secretary Marian K. Schneider

Robert Asher 2,970,733 James McErlane 2,970,733 Mary Barket 2,970,733 Elstina Pickett 2,970,733 Robert Bozzuto 2,970,733 Patricia Poprik 2,970,733 Theodore Christian 2,970,733 Andrew Reilly 2,970,733 Michael Downing 2,970,733 Carol Sides 2,970,733 Margaret Ferraro 2,970,733 Gloria “Lee” Snover 2,970,733 Christopher Gleason 2,970,733 Richard Stewart 2,970,733 Robert Gleason 2,970,733 Lawrence Tabas 2,970,733 Joyce Haas 2,970,733 Christine Toretti 2,970,733 Ash Khare 2,970,733 Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh 2,970,733 as Presidential Electors for Donald J. Trump for President and Michael R. Pence for Vice President of the United States;

Rick Bloomingdale 2,926,441 Malcom Kenyatta 2,926,441 Darrell Clarke 2,926,441 Kaman Jannie Lau 2,926,441 Jay Costa 2,926,441 Clifford Levine 2,926,441 Kathy Dahlkemper 2,926,441 McGregor 2,926,441 2,926,441 Cathy O’Donnell 2,926,441 Gisele Fetterman 2,926,441 Lazar Palnick 2,926,441 Rich Fitzgerald 2,926,441 Bill Peduto 2,926,441 Marcel Groen 2,926,441 A. Elaine Tomlin 2,926,441 Rogette Harris 2,926,441 Michelle Singer 2,926,441 Jim Kenney 2,926,441 Connie Williams 2,926,441 as Presidential Electors for Hillary Rodham Clinton for President and Timothy Michael Kaine for Vice President of the United States;

9 Chuck Boust 146,715 Roy A. Minet 146,715 Edward T. Clifford 146,715 Edward D. Reagan 146,715 Robert Dages 146,715 Steve Scheetz 146,715 Karla A. Felty 146,715 Matthew C. Schutter 146,715 Shawn M. Felty 146,715 Richard Schwarz 146,715 Henry E. Haller III 146,715 William M. Sloane 146,715 Shawn P. House 146,715 Theodore A. Sommes III 146,715 David Jahn 146,715 Nicholas Sullivan 146,715 John Karr 146,715 Elizabeth C. Summers 146,715 Ken V. Krawchuk 146,715 Alan Yottey 146,715 as Presidential Electors for Gary E. Johnson for President and William Weld for Vice President of the United States;

Vivek Ananthan 49,941 Neil Bryson Haagen 49,941 Jocolyn Bowser-Bostick 49,941 Cheri Honkala 49,941 Kristin Combs 49,941 Hillary Kane 49,941 Emily Cook 49,941 Richard Kanegis 49,941 Belinda Davis 49,941 Tausif Khan 49,941 Brian Gillen 49,941 David Ochmanowicz, Jr 49,941 Timothy Gleason 49,941 Orville Robinson 49,941 Paul Glover 49,941 Carl Romanelli 49,941 Dale Haagen 49,941 John J. Sweeney 49,941 Neil Haagen 49,941 Galen Tyler 49,941 as Presidential Electors for Jill Stein for President and Ajamu Baraka for Vice President of the United States;

Jeffrey T. Ahlseen 21,572 Danielle Goodrich 21,572 James W. Barr 21,572 Rebecca G. Goodrich 21,572 Troy Bowman 21,572 Robert G. Goodrich 21,572 James N. Clymer 21,572 Robert G. Goodrich II 21,572 Lois D. Clymer 21,572 Max Lampenfeld 21,572 Kenneth L. Dinger 21,572 Andy McIlvain 21,572 Carl Edwards 21,572 Marla McIlvain 21,572 John T. Erb 21,572 G. Friedrich Schrom 21,572 Alan Robert Goodrich Sr 21,572 Brian J. Tevlin 21,572 Bert A. Goodrich 21,572 Wesley Thompson 21,572 as Presidential Electors for Darrell L. Castle for President and Scott N. Bradley for Vice President of the United States;

WHEREUPON it appears by the final ascertainment, under and in pursuance of the laws of the United States of America and of this Commonwealth, of the number of votes given or cast for each and all qualified persons voted for, for whose election or appointment any votes have been given or cast, that

10 Robert Asher James McErlane Mary Barket Elstina Pickett Robert Bozzuto Patricia Poprik Theodore Christian Andrew Reilly Michael Downing Carol Sides Margaret Ferraro Gloria “Lee” Snover Christopher Gleason Richard Stewart Robert Gleason Lawrence Tabas Joyce Haas Christine Toretti Ash Khare Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh have received the greatest number of votes for Electors of President and Vice President of the United States for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and therefore are the persons duly elected and appointed Electors of President and Vice President of the United States, to meet at the seat of Government of this Commonwealth (being in the city of Harrisburg) on the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December next following their appointment, being the nineteenth day of December, A.D. 2016, agreeably to the laws of this Com- monwealth and of the United States, then and there to vote for President and Vice President of the United States for the respective terms prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, to begin on the twentieth day of January, A.D. 2017, and to perform such other duties as devolve upon them under the Constitution and Laws of the United States.

GIVEN under my hand and the Great Seal of the State, at the City of Harrisburg, this twelfth day of December in the year of our Lord two thousand and sixteen, and of the Commonwealth the two hundred and forty-first.

Tom Wolf Governor

Attest: Pedro A. Cortés Secretary of the Commonwealth

SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CORTÉS Thank you, Secretary Schneider.

The Certificate of Ascertainment will be printed in full in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Electoral College.

11  Roll of Electors SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CORTÉS Secretary Speaks will now call the roll of Electors. As your name is called, please rise in your place and answer “present.”

SECRETARY SPEAKS called the roll of Electors as follows: Honorable Robert Asher Honorable Mary Barket Honorable Robert Bozzuto Honorable Theodore Christian Honorable Michael Downing Honorable Margaret Ferraro Honorable Christopher Gleason Honorable Robert Gleason Honorable Joyce Haas Honorable Ash Khare Honorable James McErlane Honorable Elstina Pickett Honorable Patricia Poprik Honorable Andrew Reilly Honorable Carol Sides Honorable Gloria “Lee” Snover Honorable Richard Stewart Honorable Lawrence Tabas Deputy Secretary Peter Speaks Honorable Christine Toretti Honorable Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh

SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CORTÉS Thank you, Secretary Speaks.

Twenty Electors having answered to their names, we shall proceed with the business of the 58th Pennsylvania Electoral College.  Oath Administered to Electors SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CORTÉS We are pleased to have one of Pennsylvania’s distinguished jurists to administer the oath of office at this time, the Honorable Thomas G. Saylor, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

A Bible or Holy Book has been supplied. The oath will now be administered. Chief Justice Saylor.

12 Electors take the oath of offi ce.

HONORABLE THOMAS G. SAYLOR Would you please place your left hand on the Bible or Holy Book and raise your right hand?

Do you and each of you solemnly swear or affirm that you will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitu- tion of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and that you will discharge the duties of your office with fidelity? If so, please say I do.

ELECTORS I do.

SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CORTÉS Thank you, Chief Justice Saylor.

Please be seated.

13 Richard Stewart of Cumberland County offers a resolution.  Election of President of the College SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CORTÉS The next order of business is the election of the President of the Electoral College.

The Chair recognizes the Honorable Richard Stewart of Cumberland County for the purpose of offering a resolution.

HONORABLE RICHARD STEWART Thank you, Mr. Secretary.

Resolved, that the Honorable Robert A. Gleason Jr. of Cambria County be cho- sen President of this Electoral College.

SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CORTÉS Thank you, Mr. Stewart. Are there any other nominations? If not, nominations are closed.

Those in favor of the resolution will give their assent by saying “aye.” Opposed, “no.” The “ayes” have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Honorable Robert A. Gleason Jr. of Cambria County is the unanimous choice for President of this College.

The Chair requests the Chief Sergeant-At-Arms to escort the President to the rostrum. 14 The Chair has the honor to present to you your President, the Honorable Robert A. Gleason Jr. of Cambria County.

PRESIDING — Honorable Robert A. Gleason Jr.  Remarks by President Gleason PRESIDENT GLEASON Chief Justice Saylor, Secretary Cortés, Honorable Electors, distinguished guests and Governor Wolf, who will be joining us shortly, thank you for participating today.

Thanks to all who helped organize and execute today’s event and the Governor for hosting us at his residence later this afternoon.

I want to thank the Electors for choosing me to serve as the President of this Electoral College. It is an incredible honor that I will never forget.

Today we walk through history together.

Pennsylvania has always had an important place in American history as the Keystone State. Future generations will remember this election was unconven- tional and fiercely competitive. In the end, history placed the Commonwealth at the forefront as the election would be decided here.

Electoral College President Robert A. Gleason Jr. addresses the gathering.

15 Now we sit in this magnificent, majestic House Chamber as the first Republican Electors in Pennsylvania since 1988. To give some perspective, our youngest Elector was four years old at the time.

We are just moments away from completing the electoral will of the people of Pennsylvania and casting our ballots for the 45th President of the United States, , and the 48th Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence.

When Donald Trump and Mike Pence are sworn in on January 20th, they will be the President and the Vice President of all Americans, regardless of political affiliation or background. It is a good reminder that we serve as the peaceful assembly that will lead to another peaceful transfer of power between two rival political parties that continues to be the envy of the world.

I know that Donald Trump and Mike Pence will be working to make America great again for everyone, and it will be up to each and every one of us to help them shape the future of our country.

For me, this ceremony is the completion of a dream that is more than a decade old as a Republican Chairman. The hard work of volunteers, staff, party officials and two outstanding candidates have made this dream come true.

My fellow Electors, let us always remember this shared moment when we stood up for our constitutional system, followed our consciences, answered the call of Pennsylvania voters, did our part by electing the next President and Vice President of the United States, Donald Trump and Mike Pence. Thank you, and may God bless the United States of America.  Election of Vice President of the College PRESIDENT GLEASON We shall now proceed to the election of the Vice President of the Electoral College.

The Chair recognizes the Honorable Mary Barket of Northampton County for the purpose of offering a resolution.

HONORABLE MARY BARKET Thank you, Mr. President.

Resolved, that the Honorable Joyce C. Haas of Centre County be chosen Vice President of this Electoral College.

PRESIDENT GLEASON Thank you, Ms. Barket. Are there any other nominations? If not, nominations are closed. 16 Those in favor of the resolution will give their assent by saying “aye.” Opposed, “no.” The “ayes” have it, and the resolution is unanimously adopted.

The Chair requests the Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms to escort the Vice President to the rostrum.

The Chair has the honor to present to you, your Vice President, the Honorable Joyce C. Haas of Centre County.

Electoral College Vice President Joyce C. Haas offers remarks.

 Remarks by Vice President Haas VICE PRESIDENT HAAS Thank you, Mr. President, and good afternoon.

I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all of the dignitaries and to the special guests.

The importance of what we do here today cannot be overstated.

In a few minutes, we will make the voices of Pennsylvania voters heard loud and clear when we cast our votes for the next President and Vice President of the United States, Donald Trump and Michael Pence.

As has been previously stated, the road to this moment has been intense and competitive.

17 However, just like with all elections in our great country, now is a time to come together and we will unite around our new President and Vice President.

The voters have elected a team that’s given hope to Pennsylvanians. From Am- bridge to Wilkes-Barre, we all have stories of people who became engaged in the political process because of Donald Trump.

Last week, we welcomed our President-Elect and Vice President-Elect back to Pennsylvania to thank us for our support. But now, as we cast these votes, our country takes one more step towards a new era.

It will be an era filled with possibility and opportunity for all Americans. It will be an era in which men and women regain the pride and the solace that comes with family-sustaining employment.

And it will be an era in which our nation once again leads the battle against the dangers facing freedom in our country and in our world today.

My fellow Electors, I am deeply humbled to have this chance to serve as Vice President of the 58th Electoral College, and I thank you for that honor. May God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America.

PRESIDENT GLEASON Thank you, Joyce.  Election of Officers of the College PRESIDENT GLEASON The Chair recognizes the Honorable Gloria Snover of Northampton County for the purpose of offering a resolution.

HONORABLE GLORIA SNOVER Thank you, Mr. President.

Resolved, that the Honorable Theodore S. Christian of Bucks County be ap- pointed Secretary of this Electoral College.

PRESIDENT GLEASON Thank you, Ms. Snover. Those in favor of the resolution will give their assent by saying “aye.” Opposed, “no.” The “ayes” have it and the resolution is unani- mously adopted.

The Chair now recognizes the Honorable Andrew Reilly of Delaware County for the purpose of offering a resolution.

18 HONORABLE ANDREW REILLY Thank you, Mr. President.

Resolved, that the Honorable Lawrence J. Tabas of Philadelphia County be ap- pointed Parliamentarian of this Electoral College.

PRESIDENT GLEASON Thank you, Mr. Reilly. Those in favor of the resolution will give their assent by saying “aye.” Opposed “no.” The “ayes” have it and the resolution is unani- mously adopted.

The Chair requests the Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms to escort the Secretary and the Parliamentarian to their chairs.

PRESIDENT GLEASON The Chair extends to the Temporary Officers the thanks of the College for the able manner in which they have presided during these proceedings. Thank you very much.  Forms of Proceedings PRESIDENT GLEASON Without objection, the College of Electors will adopt the forms of proceedings of the 2012 Electoral College of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, insofar as applicable. Hearing no objections, they are so adopted.  Committee to Inform Governor  Electoral College is Organized PRESIDENT GLEASON The 2016 Electoral College of Pennsylvania is now organized and in keeping with tradition, we will so advise the Governor.

Without objection, the Chair appoints the Honorable Ash Khare of Warren County and the Honorable Elstina Pickett of Bradford County to call upon His Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, and to inform him the 58th College of Electors of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is organized and is ready to receive any communications he may wish to make; also to extend an invitation to him to address the College.

The Committee of Escort will now proceed in the performance of its duties. The Chair requests the Chief Sergeant-at-Arms and Committee to escort His Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, to the House Chamber.

19 The Governor is awaiting this call and will be with us momentarily.

The members will be at ease awaiting the arrival of the Committee appointed to escort the Governor.  Guests Introduced I would like to, at this time, while we’re at ease, to recognize the Governor’s Cabinet who is here, who we greatly appreciate them being here: Secretary , Department of Aging; Secretary , Department of Agriculture; Secretary Robin Weissmann, Department of Banking; Chief of Staff, ; Secretary , Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs; Secretary Patrick McDonnell, Department of Environmental Protec- tion; General Counsel, ; Secretary , Department of General Services; Director Marcus Brown, Department of Homeland Security; Commissioner , Department of Insurance; Secretary Kathy Man- derino, Department of Labor and Industry; Secretary Will Danowski, Office of Legislative Affairs; Adjutant General, Brigadier General Anthony Carrelli, Department of Military Affairs; Physician General, Dr. Rachel Levine; Secre- tary Sarah Galbally, Office of Policy; Secretary Eileen McNulty, Department of Revenue; and Commissioner Colonel Tyree Blocker, State Police. I want to thank you for being here. And also you, Secretary. And I missed one, Director Richard Flinn of PEMA. Thank you for being here.  Address by Governor Tom Wolf PRESIDENT GLEASON Everyone, please rise. The Electors will come to order. Members of the Elec- toral College, his Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- vania, the Honorable Tom Wolf, and First Lady, Frances Wolf.

GOVERNOR WOLF Please be seated. Thank you very much for that very nice introduction, and thank you for being here. I want to thank the President, I want to thank the Vice President of the Electoral College, the officers of the Electoral College, and all the Electors for having me here today. And I want to congratulate you all on your role on this historic day.

I’d also like to take a moment to thank Secretary Cortés, Pedro Cortés, and the Department of State for the job that they did. Once again, the employees and the staff of the Pennsylvania Department of State have done a really good job of hosting this election.

20 Governor Tom Wolf addresses the Electors and guests.

During a season, as we all know, of scrutiny for the Department of States across the nation, Pennsylvania, once again, delivered a safe, secure and convenient voting experience for the people of Pennsylvania. Secretary Cortés and his team are to be commended and thanked by all the people of Pennsylvania. Could we give them a round of applause, please?

So today, we are here to honor a tradition that is at the heart of our democracy, the selection of a President to lead our country through the next four years.

It is a process of peaceful transition. The transition of power in the United States is unique around the world. It is special. We don’t need armies. We don’t need uprisings or violence to change our country’s leadership.

All we need is 538 people in rooms just like this all across the country doing what you are doing today.

Fifty-seven (57) times before today, once every four years, stretching back to 1788, in fact, to the time of Washington and Adams, Jefferson and Hamilton, the presidential electors of Pennsylvania have come together to vote, to certify and act upon the will of the citizens of Pennsylvania.

Today is the 58th such occasion, where Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution comes to life right here in this room. It is a truly humbling experience for me to witness it. And you should all be proud and honored to be here as well, as Electors of Pennsylvania, because the actions you take today are historic. 21 As prescribed by the Constitution, on the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December we gather to follow through on the mandate given by the people on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Election Day places the power in the hands of those in this room, and that’s you.

Today you will officially select the next President of the United States. You will follow the will of the people of Pennsylvania. And you should be honored to have taken part in this bit of history.

So I implore you to savor the walk you take to the ballot box. Enjoy it and know that you are performing an act that echoes back throughout American history. It is the same action that has been carried out by Pennsylvanians for centuries and brought to the American stage people like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, John Kennedy, Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. It’s a very, very important act.

So congratulations on your participation in the current chapter of this rich his- tory, this rich tradition, and thank you on behalf of all Pennsylvanians for doing what you have done. Thank you very much.

PRESIDENT GLEASON Thank you, Governor Wolf, for your message. We are very grateful to you for honoring us today with your presence and participating in the proceeding.

The Chair requests the Committee of Escort to accompany the Governor to his Chambers. Please rise as the Governor is escorted from the Chamber.

Please be seated.  Ballot for President of the United States PRESIDENT GLEASON We are now ready to proceed with the balloting for President and Vice Presi- dent of the United States. The Chair recognizes the Honorable Christine Toretti of Indiana County for the purpose of offering a resolution.

HONORABLE CHRISTINE TORETTI Thank you, Mr. President.

Resolved, that the Electors of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, here as- sembled in the Chamber of the House of Representatives at the State Capitol in the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and the laws of the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do now proceed to ballot for President of the United States.

22 Electors complete ballots to vote for President of the United States.

PRESIDENT GLEASON Thank you, Ms. Toretti. Those in favor of the resolution will give their assent by saying “aye.” Opposed “no.” The “ayes” have it and the resolution is unani- mously adopted.  Tellers Appointed PRESIDENT GLEASON The Chair appoints, without objection, the following five individuals to act as Tellers for the Electoral College: The Honorable David Urban as Head Teller; the Honorable Megan Sweeney, the Honorable Betsy Hower, the Honorable Charles Gerow and the Honorable George Halcovage.

The Chair requests that the Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms escort the Tellers to their seats.

The Chair directs the Tellers to see that a ballot for the President of the United States is now distributed to each Elector.

Let us proceed now to the election of the President of the United States. Each Elector shall write on his or her ballot the name of the person for whom he or she votes for President of the United States.

The Chair requests the Vice President of the Electoral College to preside during the election of Vice President of the United States.

23  Ballot for Vice President of the United States Presiding — Honorable Joyce Haas

VICE PRESIDENT HAAS The Chair recognizes the Honorable Robert Asher of Montgomery County for the purpose of offering a resolution.

HONORABLE ROBERT ASHER Thank you, Madam Vice President.

Resolved, that the Electors of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, here as- sembled in the Chamber of the House of Representatives at the State Capitol in the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and the laws of the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do now proceed to ballot for Vice President of the United States.

VICE PRESIDENT HAAS Thank you, Mr. Asher. Those in favor of the resolution will give their assent by saying “aye.” Opposed “no.” The “ayes” have it and the resolution is unani- mously adopted.

The Chair directs the Tellers to see that a ballot for the Vice President of the United States is distributed to each Elector.

Each Elector shall write on his or her ballot the name of the person for whom he or she votes for Vice President of the United States.  Balloting Presiding — Honorable Robert A. Gleason Jr.

PRESIDENT GLEASON Thank you, Vice President Haas, for conducting the election for Vice President of the United States.

The Chair directs the Chief Sergeant-At-Arms to clear and station the ballot box. As the roll is called, each Elector will come forward and deposit his or her ballots in the official ballot box for the President and Vice President of the United States.

The Secretary will call the roll.

24 Patricia Poprik casts her ballots for President and Vice President.

SECRETARY CHRISTIAN Begin with the roll:

The Honorable Robert Gleason The Honorable Joyce Haas The Honorable Lawrence Tabas The Honorable Robert Asher The Honorable Mary Barket The Honorable Robert Bozzuto The Honorable Michael Downing The Honorable Margaret Ferraro The Honorable Christopher Gleason The Honorable Ash Khare The Honorable James McErlane The Honorable Elstina Pickett The Honorable Patricia Poprik The Honorable Andrew Reilly The Honorable Carol Sides The Honorable Gloria “Lee” Snover The Honorable Richard Stewart

25 The Honorable Christina Toretti The Honorable Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh The Honorable Theodore Christian

PRESIDENT GLEASON The Chair directs the Tellers to count the ballots. Once the count is completed and the Tellers prepare their written report, they will advise the College of the results.  Acknowledgements PRESIDENT GLEASON I want to thank our alternate Electors for being here today. The Chair recognizes Lynette Villano, Cody Harbaugh, Mike Vereb, Luke Bernstein and Joel Jukus.

(Seated, from left) Tellers Betsy Hower, David Urban, Charles Gerow, and (stand- ing) George Halcovage and Megan Sweeney count the ballots.

 Tellers’ Report PRESIDENT GLEASON The Chair recognizes the Head Teller, the Honorable David Urban.

HEAD TELLER URBAN Thank you, Mr. President.

26 It is my pleasure to announce to you and to the members of the College that the Tellers agree in their count. The Electors of the Commonwealth of Penn- sylvania have cast 20 votes for the Honorable Donald J. Trump for President of the United States, and 20 votes for the Honorable Michael R. Pence for Vice President of the United States.

PRESIDENT GLEASON The Chair directs the Secretary to record that, in the open meeting of the Elec- toral College of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Honorable David Ur- ban, certified on behalf of the Tellers – Megan Sweeney, Betsy Hower, Charles Gerow and George Halcovage – that the vote for President of the United States was 20 votes for Donald J. Trump and the vote for Vice President of the United States was 20 votes for Michael R. Pence.

The Chair also thanks the Tellers for their efficient performance of their duties.

Electors Michael Downing and Margaret “Peg” Ferraro sign the Certifi cates of Votes.

 Electors Sign Certificates  for President and Vice President PRESIDENT GLEASON In accordance with the law, it becomes our responsibility to certify the results.

The Chair recognizes the Honorable Margaret Ferraro of Northampton County for the purpose of offering a resolution.

27 HONORABLE MARGARET FERRARO Thank you, Mr. President.

Resolved, that the Certificates of Vote for President and Vice President of the United States be placed on the table and signed by the Electors.

PRESIDENT GLEASON Thank you, Ms. Ferraro. Those in favor of the resolution will give their assent by saying “aye.” Opposed “no.” The “ayes” have it and the resolution is unani- mously adopted.

There are six certificates to be signed by the Electors certifying the votes cast by them for President and Vice President of the United States.

The Secretary will call the roll and the Electors will come forward and sign in the order in which your name is called.

SECRETARY CHRISTIAN Thank you, Mr. President. Begin the roll:

The Honorable Robert Gleason The Honorable Joyce Haas The Honorable Lawrence Tabas The Honorable Robert Asher The Honorable Mary Barket The Honorable Robert Bozzuto The Honorable Michael Downing The Honorable Margaret Ferraro The Honorable Christopher Gleason The Honorable Ash Khare The Honorable James McErlane The Honorable Elstina Pickett The Honorable Patricia Poprik The Honorable Andrew Reilly The Honorable Carol Sides The Honorable Gloria “Lee” Snover The Honorable Richard Stewart The Honorable Christina Toretti The Honorable Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh The Honorable Theodore Christian

28  Elector Appointed to Deliver Package  Containing Documents to  President of the United States Senate PRESIDENT GLEASON The signed documents must now be directed to the appropriate authorities.

The Chair recognizes the Honorable Carol Sides of Lycoming County for the purpose of offering a resolution.

HONORABLE CAROL SIDES Thank you, Mr. President.

Resolved, that the President appoint one Elector to take charge and ensure that one package of all legally required documents is directed to the President of the Senate of the United States in Washington, D.C., by delivering them by registered mail.

PRESIDENT GLEASON Thank you, Ms. Sides. Those in favor of the resolution will give their assent by voting “aye.” Opposed “no.” The “ayes” have it, and the resolution is unani- mously adopted.

The Chair appoints the Honorable Robert Bozzuto of Cumberland County to deliver the required documents to the President of the United States Senate in accordance with the resolution.

This package will be opened with those of the other 49 states and the District of Columbia on Friday, January 6, 2017, in a Joint Session of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives for the purpose of de- termining the national electoral vote for President and Vice President of the United States.  Distribution of Remaining Documents PRESIDENT GLEASON In addition, the signed documents must be distributed for the purpose of main- taining the public record.

The Chair recognizes the Honorable Richard Stewart of Cumberland County for the purpose of offering a resolution.

HONORABLE RICHARD STEWART Thank you, Mr. President. 29 Resolved, that the President appoint one Elector to take charge and ensure that two packages of all legally required documents are directed to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, one of which shall be held subject to the order of the President of the Senate of the United States, the other to be preserved by the Secretary for one year and shall be part of the public records of his office.

That one package with each of all legally required documents is directed to the Archivist of the United States in Washington, D.C., and to the Honorable Christopher C. Conner, Chief Judge of the District Court of the United States for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, by delivering them by registered mail.

Be it further resolved that a copy of the proceedings of this College be filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

PRESIDENT GLEASON Thank you, Mr. Stewart. Those in favor of the resolution will give their assent by saying “aye.” Opposed “no.” The “ayes” have it and the resolution is unani- mously adopted.

The Chair appoints the Honorable Michael Downing of Cumberland County to deliver the required documents in accordance with the resolution.  Announcement by the President PRESIDENT GLEASON The Chair requests that the Electors appointed and charged with the respon- sibility to seal and deliver all the legally required documents meet here in the House Chamber with the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s designee for fur- ther instructions as to their duties immediately following adjournment.  Committee on Accounts and Expenses PRESIDENT GLEASON The Chair recognizes the Honorable Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh of Chester Coun- ty for the purpose of offering a resolution.

HONORABLE CAROLYN “BUNNY” WELSH Thank you, Mr. President.

30 Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh of Chester County introduces a resolution.

Resolved, that the President appoint two Electors to settle the accounts and expenses of this College of Electors.

PRESIDENT GLEASON Thank you, Ms. Welsh. Those in favor of the resolution will give their assent by saying “aye.” Opposed “no.” The “ayes” have it and the resolution is unani- mously adopted.

The Chair appoints the Honorable Christopher Gleason of Cambria County and the Honorable James McErlane of Chester County to settle the accounts and expenses of the Electors.  Publication of Electoral College Proceedings PRESIDENT GLEASON The Chair recognizes the Honorable Patricia Poprik of Bucks County for the purpose of offering a resolution.

HONORABLE PATRICIA POPRIK Thank you, Mr. President.

31 Resolved, that the Secretary of the Commonwealth be directed to have pub- lished in pamphlet form copies of the proceedings of the 58th College of Elec- tors of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be delivered to and distributed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

PRESIDENT GLEASON Thank you, Ms. Poprik. Those in favor of the resolution will give their assent by voting “aye.” Opposed “no.” The “ayes” have it and the resolution is unani- mously adopted.  Resolution of Appreciation to  Electoral College Officials PRESIDENT GLEASON The Chair recognizes the Honorable Elstina Pickett of Bradford County for the purpose of offering a resolution.

HONORABLE ELSTINA PICKETT Thank you, Mr. President.

Resolved, that the appreciation of the Electors be extended to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, President and the other officers of the College of Electors, the Pages, Samuel Cotsarelis, Rylee Dorer, Caitlin Holland, Zeryab Ibrahim, Mikenna Mattis and Angelina Torres, and all others for the efficient and satisfac- tory performance of the duties of their appointment.

Be it further resolved, that the College of Electors extend their sincere apprecia- tion to the Governor of the Commonwealth for his participation in the proceed- ings.

Be it further resolved, that the College of Electors extend their sincere apprecia- tion to the Speaker of the House, Mike Turzai, and the Members of the Penn- sylvania House of Representatives for allowing us to hold this historic meeting in this magnificent chamber.

PRESIDENT GLEASON Thank you, Ms. Pickett. Those in favor of the resolution will give their assent by saying “aye.” Opposed “no.” The “ayes” have it and the resolution is unani- mously adopted.

32  Report by the Secretary PRESIDENT GLEASON We have come to the end of these official proceedings. Does the Secretary have any announcements?

SECRETARY CHRISTIAN Mr. President, there are no announcements.  Adjournment Sine Die PRESIDENT GLEASON Thank you, Mr. Secretary. The Chair recognizes the Honorable Ash Khare of Warren County for the purpose of offering a resolution.

HONORABLE ASH KHARE: Thank you, Mr. President.

Resolved, that the College of Electors of Pennsylvania, having met in the Cham- ber of the House of Representatives at the State Capitol, in the City of Harris- burg, Pennsylvania, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and the Laws of the United States and this Commonwealth, and having completed the business for which they were elected, do stand adjourned sine die, upon the pronouncement of the Benediction.

PRESIDENT GLEASON Thank you, Mr. Khare. Those in favor of the resolution will give their assent by saying “aye.” Opposed “no.” The “ayes” have it and the resolution is unani- mously adopted.

33  Benediction PRESIDENT GLEASON The Benediction will be pronounced by Canon Lovelace. Please rise.

REVEREND CANON DAVID LOVELACE Let us ask God’s blessing. Oh, God of unchangeable power and might, we give you thanks for the blessing of this day and for all who serve faithfully in the name of this Nation and this Commonwealth. We pray your continual bless- ing upon all of us, as we of many varied traditions and backgrounds pause to celebrate during these days of early winter. May we find encouragement and strength in the transforming love made known to us in a variety of ways. May our hearts be gladdened and filled with hope as we celebrate a new year. And may your blessing, oh God, remain upon us this day and guide us always, we pray. Amen.

PRESIDENT GLEASON The Chair declares the 58th Session of the Electoral College of Pennsylvania adjourned sine die.

34 58th Electoral College

First row (Left to right): Theodore S. Christian, Robert A. Gleason Jr., Secretary Pedro A. Cortés, Joyce C. Haas, Reverend Canon David W. Lovelace

Second row: Carol D. Sides, Patricia K. Poprik, Robert B. Asher, Robert F. Bozzuto III, Lawrence J. Tabas, Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh, Elstina “Tina” Pickett, Richard W. Stewart, Christine J. Toretti, Ash K. Khare, Margaret L. Ferraro, Mary T. Barket, Gloria “Lee” Snover

Back row: Christopher K. Gleason, Andrew J. Reilly, James E. McErlane, Michael R. Downing

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