COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA 11ltghduttut 3Jnuruul MONDAY, MARCH 13, 1967 Session of 1967 151st of the General Assembly Vol. 1, No. 16 SENATE Mr. HAWEAKER presented to the Chair SB 388, en­ titled: MONDAY, March 13, 1967. An Act amending the act of September 18, 1961 (P. L. The Senate met at 3:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. 1389), entitled "The General Local State Highway Route Law," adding a new route in Mifflin County. The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Raymond J. Broderick) in the Chair. Which was committed to the Committee on Highways. Mr. PIASECKI presented to the Chair SB 389, entitled: PRAYER An Act amending the act of June 24, 1937 (P. L. 2045), entitled, as amended, "The Support Law," waiving liens The Chaplain, Rev. JAMES K. SMITH, SR., Pastor of of judgment obtained by the Commonwealth or agencies the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg, offered of the Commonwealth against certain recipients of sup­ the following prayer: port, maintenance, assistance or burial payments. Let us unite our hearts and minds in the spirit of Which was committed to the Committee on Judiciary prayer. General. Thou God of power, supreme in the universe, incline Thy ear to the voice of all Thy people gathered together He also presented to the Chair SB 390, entitled: in this historic Chamber. Make each of us aware of Thy An Act amending the act of June 24, 1937 (P. L. 2045), constant presence in our lives, regardless of our individual entitled, as amended, "The Support Law," waiving liens religious beliefs. We stand now in humble submission be­ of judgment obtained by the Commonwealth or agencies fore Thee, urgently requesting Thy blessing upon the of the Commonwealth against certain recipients of support, maintenance, assistance or burial payments. Senate of this Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We give Thee thanks for the freedom of the democratic Which was committed to the Committee on Judiciary process and for the dedication of those whom we elect to General. represent us and enact our legislation. In particular, now, Mr. BELL presented to the Chair SB 391, entitled: we ask Thy blessing upon the officers, leadership and Membership of this Senate, as they begin another week of An Act amending the act of June 1, 1933 (P. L. 1172), work. Give to each of the Members of this Body the entitled "Borough Rural State Highway Law," adding a power of Thy wisdom and to each of us the dedication to new route in Upland Borough, Delaware County. follow their leadership. Which was committed to the Committee on Highways. Hear this our prayer, for we offer it unto Thou Who art supreme in heaven and on earth, even God our Father. He also presented to the Chair SB 392, entitled: Amen. An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P. L. 594), entitled "Rural State Highway Law," adding a new route in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County. JOURNAL APPROVED Which was committed to the Committee on Highways. The PRESIDENT. A quorum of the Senate being He also presented to the Chair SB 393, entitled: present, the Clerk will read the Journal of the preceding Session. An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P. L. 594), The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the pre­ entitled "Rural State Highway Law," adding a new route ceding Session, when, on motion of Mr. STROUP and Mr. in Bethel Township, Delaware County. LANE, further reading was dispensed with, and the Which was committed to the Committee on Highways. Journal was approved. He also presented to the Chair SB 394, entitled: Bn..LS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED An Act amending the act of July 5, 1947 (P. L. 1217), entitled "State Public School Building Authority Act," Messrs. providing for preference to certain materials produced in DONOLOW and W. E. FLEMING presented to Pennsylvania. the Chair SB 387, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on Education. An Act making an appropriation to the Ci.ty of Phila­ delphia to assist in defraying the costs of sponsoring an He also presented to the Chair SB 395, entitled: Arts Festival. An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177), Which was committed to the Committee on Appropria- entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," further pro- tions. viding for the standards or specifications of equipment and 172 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE March 13, construction materials and construction supplies for the Monday, April 3, 1967 at a time to be fixed by the Senate, Department of Highways. unless sooner recalled by the President Pro Tempore, and when the House of Representatives adjourns this week, it Which was committed to the Committee on Highways. reconvene on Monday, April 3, 1967 at a time to be fixed by the House of Representatives, unless sooner recalled by He also presented to the Chair SB 396, entitled: the Speaker of the House of Representatives. An Act amending the act of March 31, 1949 (P. L. 372), Ordered, That the Clerk present the same to the House entitled "The General State Authority Act of one thousand of Representatives for concurrence. nine hundred forty-nine," providing for preference to cer­ tain materials produced in Pennsylvania. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Which was committed to the Committee on State Gov­ ernment. MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO ESTABLISH A NEW NATIONAL CEMETERY IN THE BUSHY RUN He also presented to the Chair SB 397, entitled: BATTLEFIELD AREA An Act amending the act of April 18, 1949 (P. L. 604), entitled "State Highway and Bridge Authority Act," pro­ Mr. MAHADY offered the following resolution (Selial viding for preference to certain materials produced in No. 122), which was read and referred to the Committee Pennsy1 vania. on Military Affairs and Aeronautics: Which was committed to the Committee on Highways. In the Senate, March 13, 1967. He also presented to the Chair SB 398, entitled: Most of the National cemeteries convenient to the citi­ zens of Pennsylvania are nearing capacity and are being An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177), en­ closed. The National Cemetery at Arlington will no longer titled "The Administrative Code of 1929," providing for be available for deceased veterans whose death is not at­ preference to certain materials produced in Pennsylvania. tributable to service in the armed forces. There is a desperate need for a National cemetery in Which was committed to the Committee on State Gov­ Pennsylvania and the vicinity of Bushy Run Battlefield ernment. Park in Westmoreland County would be ideal for this pur­ pose; therefore be it He also presented to the Chair SB 399, entitled: RESOLVED (the House of Representatives concurring), That the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Penn­ An Act amending the act of May 2, 1945 (P. L. 382), en­ sylvania memorialize the Congress of the United States to titled "Municipality Authorities Act of 1945," providing for enact legislation necessary to establish a new National preference to certain materials produced in Pennsylvania. cemetery in the Bushy Run Battlefield area; and be it fur­ ther Which was committed to the Committee on Local Gov­ RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitt­ ernment. ed to the presiding officer of each House of the Congress of the United States and to each Senator and Representative He also presented to the Chair SB 400, entitled: from Pennsylvania in the Congress of the United States. An Act amending the act of March 6, 1956 (P. L. 1228), entitled, as amended, "Tax Act of 1963 for Education," PERMISSION TO ADDRESS SENATE excluding from the tax retail sales to and use by religious organizations of tangible personal property and services. Mr. McCREESH asked and obtained unanimous consent to address the Senate. Which was committed to the Committee on Finance. Mr. McCREESH. Mr. President, once a year, the Irish, Messrs. MAHADY, OESTERLING, LANE and WARE throughout Pennsylvania, do honor to their Patron Saint presented to the Chair SB 401, entitled: of Ireland, the venerable Saint Patrick. As you know, Saint Patrick solved many of the problems confronting Ire­ An Act amending the act of April 29, 1959 (P. L. 58), land centuries ago and, since that time ago, he has been entitled "The Vehicle Code," providing for "School Bus Stop" signs. remembered for his wisdom. Mr. President, this resolution, which I am offering today, Which was committed to the Committee on Highways. on behalf of Senator Byrne, Senator Mahady, Senator Mur­ Messrs. MAHADY and WARE presented to the Chair ray and myself, tends to remember Saint Patrick for his SB 402, entitled: remarkable wisdom. However, before offering this resolution, I would just An Act making an appropriation to the Pennsylvania like to say, after reading the Philadelphia newspapers, for Historical and Museum Commission, for the repair and the past couple of weeks, about some of the political prob­ restoration of the Plumer House, subject to certain condi­ tions. lems, perhaps we could use a little help from Saint Patrick down in Philadelphia today. Which was committed to the Committee on Appropria­ tions. SENATE RESOLUTION SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING SAINT PATRICK WEEKLY AD.JOURNMENT Messrs. McCREESH, BYRNE, MAHADY and MURRAY offered the following resolution which was read, consid­ Mr. STROUP offered the following resolution, which ered and adopted: was read, considered and adopted: In the Senate, March 13, 1967. In the Senate, March 13, 1967. "Faith and be gorra tis the. day for the wearin of the RESOLVED (the House of Representatives concurring), green." Such will be the Words of the Irish-Americans as That when the Senate adjourns this week it reconvene on they herald the dawn March 17, 1967. The air will resound 1967.