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Mr. Dominic Martorana, a prisoner of war during World War II, was recognized for his valor and service this week during a ceremony on the House floor. Pictured with us is Rep. David Maloney of Berks County. Rep. Saccone shares Turkish coffee with Dr. Alpaslan Ozdogan (Dr. Oz) of the Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School. Dr. Oz serves as CEO of the school. Rep. Rick Saccone welcomed Scout Troup #1843 from Jefferson Hills to the Capitol on March 18. On Feb. 23, Rep. Saccone visited the U.S. Naval Operational Support Center (NOSC) to recognize the Pittsburgh Battalion Sea Cadet Corps members who have achieved special recognition through their Commanding Officer Lt. Guy Mignogna II USNSCC. Rep. Saccone’s first-ever Round Table Discussion, held on Feb. 15  at Butler's Rock Run Inn, was very successful and informative.   Topics of discussion included Property Tax Assessment, Gun Rights, Liquor Store Privatization and Pension Reform.   District 39 residents who would like to be a part of the next Round Table Discussion, scheduled for Friday evening March 22 at the Blue Flame Restaurant in Jefferson Hills, are encouraged to call the district office at (412) 653-1025 for more specifics and to sign up. You can also view his frequently updated <a href="http://www.repsaccone.com/upcoming_events.aspx">District Events Calendar</a> for more information. Representative Saccone recently visited with Ambassador Son Se-joo and other members from the Republic of South Korea delegation on the Pennsylvania House floor. Sponsored by US Steel on Jan. 18, Rep. Saccone hosted his Second Annual Emergency Responders Recognition Dinner. Each award recipient was nominated by their individual departments for being Officer, Firefighter or Paramedic of the Year. Rep. Saccone thanks each and every District 39 first responder for their dedication to keeping their communities safe. Representative Saccone had the privilege of presenting Christopher Bredel, Pleasant Hills Troop 231, with an official House citation for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout during his Court of Honor ceremony. Christopher is the son of Ronald and Ellen Bredel of Jefferson Hills. On New Year’s Day 2013, Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny/Washington) officially took the oath of office to represent the people of the 39th District for his second term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The state Constitution requires members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives be sworn in for the new session on the first Tuesday in January, which this year fell on New Year's Day. On Monday, Dec. 10, Rep. Saccone and his wife, district office staff and several local residents went room to room at Mt. Vernon Senior Living in Elizabeth Twp. singing traditional Christmas songs while distributing care packages and holiday treats. In recognition for his strong support of key pro-business legislation during the 2011-12 Legislative Session, Rep. Saccone received his first “Guardian of Small Business” Award from Pennsylvania National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) State Director Kevin Shivers. On Oct. 31, Rep. Saccone joined with the children, parents and staff for the annual Tender Care Learning Center(Jefferson Hills) fall costume celebration. One extra special and extremely well dressed guest at Rep. Saccone's Fall 2012 Senior Expo was Anastasia. Anastasia is a hospice/therapy dog through Three Rivers Hospice and Palliative Care in Pittsburgh. In addition to having her picture taken with him for the organization's upcoming calendar, Anastasia also sang (barked) Happy Birthday for one local senior citizen. Rep. Saccone expressed his gratitude to Pastor Tim Burgan (Center), Christian Center Church located in Belle Vernon, for serving as guest chaplain and delivering the opening prayer on the state House floor on Oct. 15. The 60 District 39 residents who participated Rep. Saccone's Fall 2012 Religious Liberties bus tour, on Monday, Oct. 15, were also officially recognized on the floor of the Pennsylvania House. On Sept. 25, Rep. Saccone and the Shriners participated in the South Park Community Days Parade. Representative Saccone recently visited Mt. Vernon Assistant Living Residence of South Park Nursing Home to present Ms. Margaret Tignanelli with flowers and an official House citation in celebration of her 103rd Birthday. On Sept. 6, Rep. Saccone participated in a House Republican Policy Committee hearing, held at Saint Vincent College, focusing on the tremendous impact of coal for Pennsylvania's economy. According to statistics offered at the hearing, approximately 45,000 Pennsylvanians are directly or indirectly employed by the coal industry. Many of those jobs are being endangered by excessive and overzealous federal environmental regulations. For more information, click <a href="http://www.repsaccone.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=15038" target="_blank">here</a> to read Rep. Saccone's editorial regarding the impact of the EPA's tyrannical coal regulations. On Aug. 25, Representative Saccone was privileged and honored to host a family picnic for more than 100 local veterans at Clairton Sportsmen's Club. Featured speakers included Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley and Major General Randall R. Marchi, Commander, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Patriotic music was performed by Samantha Middlemiss, Olivia Mills and Ira Seybold. Rep. Saccone visited with Kurt J. Lesker III, President Charles DeVentura, VP, John Lubic, VP and Kristin Lesker Eisel, HR Manager during his recent tour of Kurt J. Lesker Company. Located in Clairton, Kurt J. Lesker Company is a global provider of high-quality vacuum products and systems. Among those joining Representative Saccone at Jefferson Regional Medical Center's annual Community Recognition Night (from left) included: Richard Collins Jr., MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer; Marv Levin, president, Community Health Council; Dan Onorato, executive vice president, chief external affairs and communication officer, Highmark; Jim Cooper, senior executive vice president; John Dempster, president and CEO and Charles Modispacher, chairperson, board of directors. On Aug. 13, Rep. Saccone presented a talk regarding his stay in North Korea at South Park Library. As a member of the PA House Coal Caucus, Rep. Saccone had the opportunity to "test drive" a coal mining machine while touring a long wall mining operation located in Waynesburg, Greene County. The number of jobs the coal industry creates for Pennsylvania is tremendous and the economic spillover of coal related jobs and products is staggering. In fact, Greene County produces the 2nd largest amount of coal in the United States. As a member of the PA House Coal Caucus, Rep. Saccone toured a long wall mining operation located near Waynesburg, Greene County. The number of jobs the coal industry creates for Pennsylvania is tremendous and the economic spillover of coal related jobs and products is staggering. In fact, Greene County produces the 2nd largest amount of coal in the United States. Rep. Saccone asks questions during a recent Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee issue briefing and roundtable discussion featuring State Fire Commissioner Ed Mann and representatives from many local volunteer fire departments and emergency responders at the North Huntingdon Townhouse. Thanks to all who attended my most recent Coffee & Conversation forum held at South Park Community Center. On July 9 Representative Saccone presented Frances Flowers of New Eagle Pa with an official House citation in celebration of her 100th Birthday. Born 6/28/12, Ms. Flowers is the mother of two children, eight grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren andf great-great grandchildren. On Tuesday, June 19, Representative Saccone visited with two local participants from the Third Annual GirlGov program on the Pennsylvania House floor. Pictured are Anna Wadhwani (Left), Mt. Lebanon High School and Shawtawn Simmons (Right), Propel Andrew Street Charter School located in Clairton. Representative Saccone recently visited Tender Care Learning Center in Clairton where he was introduced to Brock Finnerty (notice this fine young man's Air Force T-Shirt) by Group Supervisor Donna Rinehart. Representative Saccone greets attendees of his Spring 2012 Senior Expo. Representative Rick Saccone honored America's military heroes by participating in Elizabeth Borough's Memorial Day celebration. May God bless America and all who defend her. Representative Saccone recently toured Guardian Industries Corporation's Floreffe (Float Glass Plant) in Jefferson Hills. Guardian is one of the world's largest manufacturers of float glass products, fabricated glass products and fiberglass insulation for the automobile and building materials industries. Employing more than 18,000 people worldwide, Guardian is also the world's largest producer of mirrors. In advance of National Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Week, Representative Saccone attended the semi-annual Community Update event hosted by the Elizabeth Township Area EMS Board of Directors. Also pictured, from left to right, are Elizabeth Township Area EMS Chief Chris Dell, Captain Jason McGeary and Lt. Jill Moorehead. A group of Young Scholars Charter School students visited with Rep. Saccone in his Jefferson Hills district office. Several attendees at Young Scholars scored among the top finalists in a recent state science competition. Congratulations to the Young Scholars! Representative Saccone presented (from left to right) Trent Balta, James Marynowski, Aaron Matta and Corey Uranker with official House citations for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout during a recent Court of Honor ceremony held at Central Highland United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township. Representative Rick Saccone speaks out in support for the complete elimination of school property taxes during a state Capitol press conference to officially unveil the Property Tax Independence Act (House Bill 1776). Property tax reform has been consistently identified as the No. 1 legislative priority by District 39 residents. Representative Saccone participated in the official ribbon cutting ceremony during the Jefferson Regional Medical Center's unveiling of a $17.5 million state-of-the-art operating rooms expansion project. As a U.S. Air Force Veteran, Rep. Saccone was greatly honored to be officially inducted into the Legislative Squadron of the Pennsylvania Civil Air Patrol at Allegheny County Airport. Rep. Saccone thanks President Bob Hill for the invitation to speak before members of the Blaine Hill AARP (3183) in Elizabeth Township. Representative Saccone receives a personal briefing on Gov. Corbett's proposed 2012-13 state budget from House Majority Appropriations Chairman William Adolph (R-Delaware). Representative Rick Saccone presented more than a dozen emergency responders with official House citations in honor of their unwavering commitment to duty and public service during a special recognition ceremony he hosted at New Hope Assembly of God Church in Elizabeth. Representative Saccone was honored to participate in the 125th anniversary celebration of the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children. This Blue Ribbon school is a precious western Pennsylvania resource that educates not only blind children but those afflicted with additional severe disabilities and the medically fragile. On the 70th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day, Representative Saccone thanked several Pennsylvania World War II veterans who survived this infamous attack for their service. Representative Saccone reads to a group of charter school students at Barnes and Noble. In response to the recent allegations of child sex abuse at Penn State University, as a member of the House Children and Youth Committee I am working to advance legislation to create stronger laws to protect potential child abuse victims. House Bill 544 would create an office of children’s ombudsman in the Commonwealth. The office would be under the supervision of the attorney general to receive, process and investigate complaints related to child abuse, to pursue legislative activity in the best interests of children and to identify and make appropriate recommendations to the governor, General Assembly and state Supreme Court with regard to child welfare issues. Representative Saccone presents Anthony James Donatelli with an official House citation for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout during the Court of Honor ceremony held at Windover Hills United Methodist Church. Representative Saccone and his wife Yong visit with Jefferson Hills Mayor Mike Green and his wife Karen at the Jefferson Hills Fall Festival. Each year, Mayor and Mrs. Green set up the fall backdrop to photograph local families. Rep. Saccone offers his congratulations during the 35th Anniversary Banquet for Jefferson Hills Area Ambulance Service. On Sept 23., Rep. Saccone received a behind the scenes tour of Washington Hospital's emergency response facilities. Representative Saccone had the opportunity to meet the STAT MedEVac crew during his very informative tour of Washington Hospital's emergency response facilities. Representative Saccone recently visited Urban Pathways Charter School in Pittsburgh. Also pictured are Mr. Mc Feely (Mister Rogers Neighborhood), Dr. Linda Clautti, CEO and Principal David Gallup. As the number one priority identified by local residents, Representative Saccone hosted a Property Tax Forum at Gill Hall Volunteer Fire Department to provide expert information on what real property tax reform legislation might look like. Representative Saccone recently had the privilege of touring the National Energy Technology Laboratory in South Park Township. Representative Saccone takes a safety inspection tour of Pennsylvania-American Water Company's District 39 plant. Representative Saccone had the privilege of attending and speaking at Washington & Jefferson College's 9-11 candlelight vigil. May we always remember and reflect upon the sacrifices made by so many American patriots on that fateful day. Representative Saccone recently visited the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center to discuss some of the latest issues in the highly competitive world of supercomputing. Representative Saccone recently attended and spoke at the Hapikido Global Conference, hosted by the American Judo-Hapkido Institute, which has locations in Waynesburg and Clairton. Representative Saccone joins members of Firearms Owners Against Crime for Governor Tom Corbett's official bill signing of House Bill 40. House Bill 40 makes Pennsylvania the 24th state in the nation to adopt the Castle Doctrine to fully restore the legal ability of law abiding citizens to use lethal force in self defense against violent criminals. Representative Saccone recently hosted a Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee hearing focusing on Marcellus Shale economic and health issues at the South Park Municipal Building. Nearly fifty District 39 residents who participated in Representative Saccone's Religious Liberties state Capitol bus tour were officially recognized on the floor of the Pennsylvania House during Legislative session. Rep. Saccone recently hosted a Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee hearing focusing on Marcellus Shale economic and health issues at the South Park Municipal Building.  For more photos and legislative updates visit Facebook/RepSaccone.com. Representative Saccone honors Pennsylvania's fallen police officers during the annual Police Memorial Day ceremony at the state Capitol. Representative Saccone receives a tour of Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Representative Saccone presents certificates of recognition to 2011 Pennsylvania Farm Show Rabbits Youth Class Competition ribbon winners and Elizabeth 4-H members Mary Pickford (Left) and Jacob DeMaio (Right). Representative Rick Saccone was part of Governor Tom Corbett's official legislative escort to the Pennsylvania House floor for his first-ever Budget Address. Rep. Richard Saccone takes the oath of office during swearing-in ceremonies at the state Capitol in Harrisburg. 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