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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

Ifi.egislatiftt WnurnalMONDAY, JANUARY 22, 1996

SESSION OF 1996 180TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No.2

SENATEMONDAY, January 22, 1996

The Senate met at 2 p.rn, Eastern Standard Time.

The PRESIDING OFFICER (1. Doyle Connan) in theChair.

PRAYER

The Chaplain, Reverend MAlTHEW WlNfERS, retiredPastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill, offered thefollowing prayer:

Let us pray.Most gracious Heavenly Father, we humbly ask that You

would bless the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and all of itsinhabitants, but we would ask especially that You would lookwith Your favor and blessing upon the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Members of the Senate here assembled.Direct and prosper all their consultations to Your glOly and tothe good, honor, safety, and welfare of all our citizens, especially during these tIying times caused by blizzards and floods.

And may all things be so ordered and settled by their endeavors that peace and happiness, truth and justice, religionand piety may be established among us all our days. These andall other necessities for them and for the entire Commonwealth, we do humbly beg in Your glorious and most holyname. Amen.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair thanks ReverendWinters, who is the guest today of Senator Mowery.

JOURNAL APPROVED

The PRESIDING OFFICER A quorum of the Senate beingpresent, the Clerk will read the Journal of the preceding Session of January 2, 1996.

The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the precedingSession, when, on motion of Senator WENGER, further reading was dispensed with and the Journal was approved.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR

NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate the following communications in writing from His Excellency, theGovernor of the Commonwealth, which were read as follows

and referred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations:

MEMBER OF mE ARMSlRONG COUNTYBOARD OF ASSISTANCE

January 2, 1996

To the Honomble, the Senate of the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Maty Ann Mcllwain (Republican), Box 91, Star Route, Spring Church 15686, Annstrong County,Forty-first Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of theAnnstrong County Board ofAssistance, to serve until December 31,1998, and until her successor is appointed and qualified, vice ShirleyD. Beer, Kittanning, whose tenn expired.

mOMAS 1. RIDGEGovernor

MEMBER OF mE CAMBRIA COUNTYBOARD OF ASSISTANCE

January 2, 1996


In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Phyllis I. Pfuhl (Republican),201 Derby Street, Johnstown 15905, Cambria County, Thirty-fifthSenatorial District, for appointment as a member of the CambriaCounty Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 1998, anduntil her successor is appointed and qualified, to add to complement


MEMBER OF mE CENTRE COUN1YBOARD OF ASSISTANCE

January 2, 1996


In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Thomas E. Beatty (Republican),440 North Spring Street, Bellefonte 16823, Centre County, Thirty_fowth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the CentreCounty Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 1998, anduntil his successor is appointed and qualified, to add to complement

mOMAS J. RIDGEGovernor

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MEMBER OF TIlE COLUMBIA COUNTYBOARD OF ASSISTANCE

Janmuy 2, 1996


In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Donna Horsfall (Republican),R R 3, Box 3109, Berwick 18603, Colwnbia Comty, Twenty-seventhSenatorial District, for appointment as a member of the ColwnbiaCounty Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 1998, anduntil her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Donald 1. Watts,Millville, whose tenn expired.


MEMBER OF TIlE ERIE COUNTYBOARD OF ASSISTANCE

Janmuy 2, 1996

To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Mary Ellen Camp (Republican),8828 Beckman Road, Girard 16417, Erie County, Forty-ninth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Erie County Boardof Assistance, to serve mtil December 31, 1998, and mtil her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Lyman Cohen, Erie, whose tennexpired.


MEMBER OF TIlE FRANKLIN COUNTYBOARD OF ASSISTANCE

Janmuy 2, 1996


In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Lawrence G. Mohr (Republican), P. O. Box 547, Scotland 17254, Franklin County, Thirty-thirdSenatorial District, for appointment as a member of the FranklinCounty Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 1998, anduntil his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Marie L. Baughman, Shippensburg, whose tenn expired.


MEMBER OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTYBOARD OF ASSISTANCE

Janmuy 2, 1996


In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Kazimir Rzomp, Jr. (Not Registered), 851 Rosewood Court, Chambersburg 17201, Franklin Comty,Thirty-third Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of theFranklin Comty Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31,

1998, and mtil his successor is appointed and qualified, vice PaulDittman, Fayetteville, whose tenn expired.


MEMBER OF TIlE FRANKLIN COUNTYBOARD OF ASSISTANCE

Janwny 2, 1996


In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Robert Whitmore (Republican),10251 Grindstone Hill Road, Greencastle 17225, Franklin Comty,Thirty-third Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of theFranklin County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31,1998, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Mary C.Spanogle, Chambersburg, whose tenn expired.


MEMBER OF THE LACKAWANNA COUNTYBOARD OF ASSISTANCE

Janwny 2, 1996


In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Edward M Bush, Sr. (Republican), 102 ~sbUIg Lane, Clarlcs Swnmit 18411, Lackawanna County,Twenty-second Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe Lackawanna County Board of Assistance, to serve until December31, 1998, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice 1.Wayne Morgan, Clarks Summit, whose tenn expired.

THOMAS 1. RIDGEGovernor

MEMBER OF THE LACKAWANNA COUNTYBOARD OF ASSISTANCE

January 2, 1996


In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, David Z. Smith (Republican),125 North Main Street, Moscow 18444, Lackawanna Comty, Twentysecond Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Lackawanna County Board of Assistance, to serve mtil December 31,1998, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, to add tocomplement

THOMAS J. RIDGEGovernor

MEMBER OF THE NORlHAMPTON COUNTYBOARD OF ASSISTANCE

January 2, 1996


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In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Richard Orlemann (Republican),1434 Bushkill Street, Easton 18042, Not1hampton COlUlty, EighteenthSenatorial District, for appointment as a member of the NorthamptonCounty Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 1998, anduntil his successor is appointed and qualified, to add to complement


MEMBER OF 1HE WAYNE COUNTYBOARD OF ASSISTANCE

Janumy 2, 1996


In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Kimberly A. Grodack (Republican), R R #2, Box 386, Lake Ariel 18436, Wayne County, TwentiethSenatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Wayne County Board of Assistance, to serve until December 31, 1998, and untilher successor is appointed and qualified, to add to complement


MEMBER OF 1HE WAYNE COUNTYBOARD OF ASSISTANCE

Janumy 2, 1996


In conformity with law;I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Sam H. Murphy (Republican),Rl 6, Box 20, Prompton 18456, Wayne Comty, Twentieth SenatorialDistrict, for appointment as a member of the Wayne County Boanl ofAssistance, to serve mtil December 31, 1998, and until his successoris appointed and qualified, to add to complement


MEMBER OF 1HE YORK COUNTYBOARD OF ASSISTANCE

Janumy 2, 1996


In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Kay M Trebatoski (Democmt),1955 Trolley Road, York 17404, York Comty, Twenty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the York County Boardof Assistance, to serve until December 31, 1998, and mtil her successor is appointed and qualified, vice Jack Nalven, York, whose tennexpired.


MEMBER OF 1HE BOARD OF DIRECTORSOF 1HE PENNSYLVANIA ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY

Janumy 4, 1996


In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, William R Sasso, Esquire, 1004Lorien Drive, Gwynedd Valley 19437, Montgomery County, 1\velfthSenatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Board ofDirectors of the Pennsylvania Economic Development FinancingAuthority, to serve for a tenn of four years and until his successor isappointed and qualified, vice Lewis SteinbeIg, Esquire, Lock Haven,whose tenn expired.


MEMBER OF THE STAlE BOARDOF PSYCHOLOGY

Janumy 4, 1996


In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Elizabeth D. Allen (PublicMember), 2605 Fountain Hills Drive, Wexford 15090, AlleghenyCounty, Fortieth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Board of Psychology, to serve until June 15, 1998 or untilher successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than sixmonths beyond that period, vice Thomas 1. Rushton, Jr., WilkesBarre, tenninated.


MEMBER OF 1HE STAlE REALESTAlE COMMISSION

Janumy 4, 1996


In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Elizabeth 1. W. Graf, 399 WestButler Pike, Ambler 19002, Montgomery County, Twelfth SenatorialDistrict, for appointment as a member of the State Real Estate Commission, to serve for a tenn of five years or until her successor isappointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond thatperiod, vice John D. Neel, Pittsburgh, whose tenn expired.


MEMBER OF 1HE STAlE BOARD OFEXAMINERS IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE

AND HEARING

Janumy 4, 1996


In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Paula Vitz (Public Member),265 Brookview Drive, Red Lion 17356, York County, Twenty-eighthSenatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Boardof Examiners in Speech-Language and Hearing, to serve for a tennof three years and until her successor is appointed and qualified, but


not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Reverend JosephH. Irwin, Lock Haven, resigned.


TREASURER, CLINTON COUNTY

January 11, 1996

To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth ofPennsyIvania:

In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Patricia A. Edwards, R. D. #1,Box 223, Mill Hall 17751, Clinton County, Thirty-fourth SenatorialDistrict, for appointment as Treasurer, in and for the County of Clinton, to serve until the ftrst Monday of January 1998, vice Lee Marshall, resigned.


MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSlEESOF EDINBORO UNIVERSIlY OF

PENNSYLVANIA OF THE STAlE SYSlEMOF HIGHER EDUCATION

January 16, 1996


In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Made Navarro, 4184 KittatinnyDrive, Mechanicsburg 17055, Cumberland County, Thirty-ftrst Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Council of Trustees of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania of the State System ofHigher Education, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 1997,and until his successor is appointed and qualifIed, vice Joyce A.Bonello, Collegeville, resigned.


MEMBER OF THE STAlE HARNESSRACING COMMISSION

January 16, 1996


In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, George Patterson, 455 FairwayDrive, Camp Hill 17011, Cumberland County, Thirty-ftrst SenatorialDistrict, for appointment as a member of the State Harness RacingCommission, to serve for a term of three years and until his successoris appointed and qualifted, but not longer than six months beyond thatperiod, vice Rod L. Piatt, Meadow Lands, whose term expired.


COMMONWEALTH TRUSlEE OF LINCOLNUNIVERSITY - OF THE COMMONWEALTH

SYSlEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION

January 16, 1996


In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Fritz Bittenbender, 264 BoasStreet, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial Dismct, for appointment as a Commonwealth Trustee of Lincoln University - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, to serveuntil August 31, 1996, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Brian Haynesworth, Philadelphia, resigned.


MEMBER OF THE STAlE BOARDOF NURSING

January 16, 1996


In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Paula Vitz, 265 BrookviewDrive, Red Lion 17356, York County, Twenty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Nursing, toserve until November 25, 1998 or until her successor is appointed andqualifIed, but not longer than six months beyond that period, viceWilliam A. Polaski, Monongahela, resigned.


MEMBER OF TIlE STAlE BOARDOF EXAMINERS OF NURSING

HOME ADMINISTRATORS

January 16, 1996


In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Charles A. Bish (Public Member), 551 East College Street, Meadville 16335, Crawford County,Fiftieth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the StateBoard of Examiners of Nursing Home Administmtors, to serve fur aterm of four years or until his successor is appointed and qualifIed,but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Glenda K.Myers, York, whose term expired.


MEMBER OF TIlE STAlE BOARDOF EXAMINERS OF NURSING

HOME ADMINISTRATORS

January 16, 1996


In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Fritz Bittenbender, 264 BoasStreet, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Examinersof Nursing Home Administrators, to serve for a tenD of four years oruntil his successor is appointed and qualifIed, but not longer than sixmonths beyond that period, vice Romaine 1. Campenni, Pittston,whose term expired.



MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARDOF EXAMINERS OF NURSING

HOME ADMINISTRATORS

January 16, 1996


In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Helen A. Oliverio, 528 MainStreet, Hannony 16037, Butler County, Twenty-ftrst Senatorial Dismct, for reappointment as a member of the State Board of Examinersof Nursing Home Administrators, to serve for a term of four years oruntil her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than sixmonths beyond that period.

maMAS J. RIDGEGovernor

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARDOF EXAMINERS OF NURSING

HOME ADMINISTRATORS

January 16, 1996


In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Paula Vitz, 265 BrookviewDrive, Red Lion 17356, York County, Twenty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board of Examinersof Nursing Home Administrators, to serve for a term of four years oruntil her successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than sixmonths beyond that period, vice Paul H. Boll, Palmyra, whose termexpired.


MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARDOF OPTOMETRY

Januaty 16, 1996


In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Julianne Nolan (Public Member), 218 Keller Street, Topton 19562, Berks County, Eleventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the State Board ofOptometry, to serve until January 26, 1997 and until her successor isap~ointe~ and qualified, but ~ot longer than six months beyond thatpenod, VIce Lawrence A. CeIsler, Esquire, Philadelphia, resigned.


MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY COMMITIEEON PROBATION

Januaty 16, 1996


In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, The Honorable Kenneth G.Biehn, 90 B?tton~o~d Lane, !?oylestown 18901, Bucks County,Tenth Senatonal DIstriCt, for appomtment as a member of the Adviso-

ry Committee on Probation, to serve for a term of four years and untilhis successor is appointed and qualifted, but not longer than ninetydays beyond that period, vice Donna D. Gority, Altoona, whose teImexpired.


PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT COMMISSION

January 16, 1996


In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Paula Vitz, 265 BrookviewDrive, Red Lion 17356, York County, Twenty-eighth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Public Employee Retirement Commission, to serve until October 27, 1997, and until hersuccessor is appointed and qualifted, vice Dale D. Stone, Radnor,resigned.


MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OFVEHICLE MANUFACTURERS,

DEALERS AND SALESPERSONS

January 16, 1996


In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Robert Pickerill, 6 AlexandriaPlace, Blakely 18447, Lackawanna County, Twenty-second SenatorialDistrict, for appointment as a member of the State Board of VehicleManufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, to serve for a term of threeyears and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longerthan six months beyond that period, vice William D. WIlliams, Somerset, whose teIm expired.


MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIALABOR RELATIONS BOARD

January 18, 1996


In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, John Marlde, Jr., 1345 ChestnutStreet, Philadelphia 19107-3496, Philadelphia County, First SenatorialDistrict, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania LaborRelations Board, to serve until June 2, 2001 and until his successoris. appointed and qualified, vice Wendell W. Young, ill, LafayetteHill, whose term. expired.


MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEEON PROBATION

January 18, 1996



In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, The Honorable Kenneth G.Biehn, 90 Buttonwood Lane, Doylestown 18901, Bucks County,Tenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on Probation, to serve for a tenn of four yems and untilhis successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than ninetydays beyond that period, vice Hon. Vmcent A. Cirillo, Narberth,whose term expired.



January 18, 1996


In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Richard A. Kipp, 1246 DivotDrive, Wescosville 18106-9620, Lehigh County, Forty-fourth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committeeon Probation, to serve for a tenn of four years and until his successoris appointed and qualified, but not longer than ninety days beyondthat period, vice William 1. Pysher, Jr., Wind Gap, whose term expired.



January 18, 1996


In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, David Rockwell, 13850 Edinboro Plank Road, Cambridge Springs 16403, Crawford County, Fiftieth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the AdvisoryCommittee on Probation, to serve for a term of four years and untilhis successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than ninetydays beyond that period, vice Dr. Edward R. Melodini, Pittsbwgh,whose term expired.


MEMBER OF THE STATE REALESTATE COMMISSION

January 18, 1996


In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, Rita Halverson, 555 East MainStreet, Somerset 15501, Somerset County, Thirty-second SenatorialDistrict, for appointment as a member of the State Real Estate Commission, to serve for a term of five years or until her successor isappointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond thatperiod, vice Frank 1. Donatucci, Broomall, whose term expired.


MEMBER OF THE STATE EMPLOYEES'RETIREMENT BOARD

January 19, 1996


In confonnity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate forthe advice and consent of the Senate, The Honorable Joseph M.Rocks, 720 Manatawna Avenue, Philadelphia 19128, PhiladelphiaCounty, Seventh Senatorial District, for appointment as a member ofthe State Employees' Retirement Board, to serve for a term of fouryears and until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Charles1. Lieberth, Pittsburgh, whose term expired.


RECALL COMMUNICATIONSREFERRED TO COMMITTEE

The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate the following communications in writing from His Excellency, theGovernor of the Commonwealth, which were read as followsand referred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations:

MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARDOF BARBER EXAMINERS

January 2, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Govemor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedDecember 15, 1995 for the appointment of Nolan Kurtz (Public Member), 1008 North Third Street, Hanisbwg 17102, Dauphin County,Fifteenth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Barber Examiners, to serve for a tenn of three yems and until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyondthat period, vice Nancy E. Anderson, Elizabethtown, whose termexpired.

I respectfully request the return to me of the official message ofnomination on the premises.


CLERK OF COURTS, BUCKS COUNTY

January 2, 1996


fu accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedDecernber 1, 1995 for the appointment of Mary Smithson, 6Pennswood Drive, Newtown 18940, Bucks County, Tenth SenatorialDistrict, as Cletk of Courts, in and for the County of Bucks, to serveuntil the first Monday of January 1996, vice Audrey Zettic Schaller,resigned.




CLERK OF COURTS, CLERK OF ORPHANS'COURT, AND REGISTER OF WILLS,

MERCER COUNTY

January 2, 1996

To the Honomble, the Senate of the Commonwealth ofPennsyIvania:

ill accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedDecember I, 1995 for the appointment of Kathy Kloos, 416 ServiceAvenue, Sharon 16146, Mercer County, Fiftieth Senatorial District, asClerk of Courts, Clerk of Orphans' Court and Register of Wills, inand for the County of Mercer, to serve until the first Monday of January 1996, vice Marie V. Forsyth, resigned.



CONlROLLER, MCKEAN COUNTY

January 2, 1996


ill accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedDecember 1, 1995 for the appointment of Tom Ball, 11 Bank Street,Smethport 16749, McKean County, Twenty-fIfth Senatorial District,as Controller, in and for the County of McKean, to serve until thefIrst Monday of January 1996, vice Martin Lane, resigned.



CONlROLLER, MONROE COUNTY

January 2, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedDecember 1, 1995 for the appointment of Kelly Lewis, Esquire, P. O.Box 474, 82 Shepard Avenue, Delaware Water Gap 18327-0474,Monroe County, Eighteenth Senatorial District, as Controller, in andfor the County of Monroe, to serve until the first Monday of January1996, vice William F. X. Maughan, resigned.



CONlROLLER, MONTGOMERY COUNTY

January 2, 1996


ill accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Govemor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedDecember I, 1995 for the appointment of Richard N. Sundheim, 1003Prospect Avenue, Melrose Park 19027, Montgomery County, Fourth

Senatorial District, as Controller, in and for the County of Montgomery, to serve until the ftrst Monday of January 1996, vice Richard S.Buckman, resigned.



CORONER., ALLEGHENY COUNTY

January 2, 1996


ill accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedDecember 1, 1995 for the appointment of Cyril H. Wecht, 5420 Darlington Road, Pittsburgh 15217, Allegheny County, Forty-thirdSenatorial District, as Coroner, in and for the County of Allegheny,to serve until the flfSt Monday of January 1996, vice Joshua A.Petper, M.D., resigned.



MEMBER OF 1HE STATE BOARDOF EDUCATION

January 2, 1996

To the Honorable, the Senate of the Conun\)nwealth ofPennsylvania:

In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedDecember 18, 1995 for the appointmentof Leslie Gromis, 1518 NorthSecond Street, Hanisburg 17120, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Education, to serveuntil October 1, 1996 or until her successor is appointed and qualifIed, vice Sister M. Lawreace Antoun, Erie, resigned.



JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,DAUPHIN COUNTY

January 2, 1996


ill accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedDecember 1, 1995 for the appointment of Lawrence F. Clark, Jr.,Esquire, 1041 Greenlea Road, Hershey 17033-2225, Dauphin County,Fifteenth Senatorial District, as Judge of the Court of Common Pleasof Dauphin County, to serve until the ftrst Monday of January 1996,vice The Honorable Sebastian D. Natale, mandatory retirement




JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,DELAWARE COUNTY

Janumy 2, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedDecernber 1, 1995 for the appointment of Edward Zetusky, Jr., Esquire, 202 East 21st Street, Chester 19103, Delaware County, NinthSenatorial District, as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas ofDelaware County, to serve until the fIrSt Monday of Janumy 1996, viceThe Honorable Joseph T. Labrum, Jr., resigned.


TIfOMAS 1. RIDGEGovernor

JUDGE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,PHILADELPHIA COUNTY

Janumy 2, 1996

To the Honorable, the Senate or'the Commonwealth ofPennsyIvania:

In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedDecember 1, ]995 for the appointment of Willis Beny, Jr., Esquire,1535 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia 19130, Philadelphia County,Third Senatorial District, as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas ofPhiladelphia County, to serve until the first Monday of Janumy 1996,vice The Honorable Calvin T. Wilson, resigned.




January 2, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedDecember ], ]995 for the appointment of Gwendolyn Bright, Esquire,67 West Logan Street, Philadelphia ] 9122, Philadelphia County,Fourth Senatorial District, as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas ofPhiladelphia County, to serve until the first Monday of Janumy 1996,vice The Honorable Theodore A. McKee, resigned.




Janumy 2, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do·hereby recall my nomination datedDecember 11, 1995 for the appointment of William G. Chadwick, Jr.,Esquire, 700 West Mt. AiIy Avenue, Philadelphia 19119, PhiladelphiaCounty, Fourth Senatorial -District, as Judge of the Court of CommonPleas of Philadelphia County, to serve until the first Monday of January 1998, vice The Honorable John L. Braxton, resigned.




Janwuy 2, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedDecember 1, 1995 for the appointment of Idee C. Fox, Esquire, 3328West Penn Street, Philadelphia 19129, Philadelphia County, SeventhSenatorial District, as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas ofPhiladelphia County, to serve until the first Monday of Janumy 1996, viceThe Honorable Charles P. Mirarchi, Jr., mandatory retirement




Janwuy 2, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedDecember 1, 1995 for the appointment of Marlene Fay Lachman,Esquire, 233 South Sixth Street, #701, Philadelphia 19106, Philadelphia County, First Senatorial District, as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, to serve until the fIrst Monday ofJanuary 1996, vice The Honorable Michael R. Stiles, resigned.




JanuaI)' 2, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedDecernber 1, 1995 for the appointment of John M Younge, Esquire,2711 North 46th Street, Philadelphia 19131, Philadelphia County,Seventh Senatorial District, as Judge of the Court of Common Pleasof Philadelphia County, to serve until the frrst Monday of January1996, vice The Honorable Joseph C. Bruno, mandatory retirement




JUDGE, MUNICIPAL COURT OFPHaADELPHIA

January 2, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedDecember 1, 1995 for the appointment of Teresa Carr Deni, Esquire,1421 Walnut Street, Philadelphia 19102, Philadelphia County, FourthSenatorial District, as Judge of the Municipal Court of Philadelphia,to serve until the first Monday of January 1996, vice The HonorableCharles 1. Margiotti, Jr., deceased.



JUDGE, TRAFFIC COURT OF PHaADELPHIA

January 2, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedDecember 1, 1995 for the appointment of Bridget Mmray, 6009 NoI1hFifth Street, Philadelphia 19120, Philadelphia County, Third Senatorial District, as Judge of the Traffic Court of Philadelphia, to serveuntil the frrst Monday of January 1996, vice The Honorable LillianH. Podgorski, mandatory retirement



MEMBER OF 1HE PENNSYLVANIA MINORITYBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

January 2, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedNovernber 28, 1995 for the appointment of Nolan KUI1z, 1008 NorthThird Street, Harrisburg 17102, Dauphin County, Fifteenth SenatorialDistrict, as a member of the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority, to serve until June 2, 1998, and until his successoris appointed and qualified, vice Luis F. Columba, resigned.



MEMBER OF TIlE PENNSYLVANIA MINORITYBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AUlHORITY

January 2, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedNovernber 28, 1995 for the appointment of Valerie Smith, 7723Fanndale Avenue, Harrisburg 17112, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, as a mernber of the Pennsylvania Minority BusinessDevelopment Authority, to serve until June 2, 1996, and until hersuccessor is appointed and qualilled, vice Sheila Bass, Holland, resigned.



REGISTER OF WILLS AND CLERK OF 1HEORPHANS' COURT, CARBON COUN1Y

January 2, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth,· I do hereby recall my nomination datedDecernber 1, 1995 for the appointment of Judy F. Moon, 620 EastCatawissa Street, Nesquehoning 18240, Caroon County, Twenty-ninthSenatorial District, as Register of Wills and Clerk of the OIphans'Court, in and for the County of Carbon, to serve until the fJI'st Monday of January 1996, vice Margaret C. O'Donnell, deceased.

I'respectfully request the return to me of the official message ofnomination on the premises.


SHERIFF, MONROE COUN1Y

January 2, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedDecember 1, 1995 for the appointment of Todd A. Martin, 560 CircleDrive, East Stroudsburg 18301-1002, Monroe County, EighteenthSenatorial District, as Sheriff, in and for the County of Monroe, toserve mtil the first Monday of January 1996, vice Forrest B. Sebring,resigned.



SHERIFF, POTIER COUN1Y

January 2, 1996



In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, 1 do hereby recall my nomination datedDecernber 1, 1995 for the appointment of Dale Cogley, 1006 SouthMain Street, Coudersport 16915, Potter County, Twenty-fIfth. Senatorial District, as Sheriff, in and for the County ofPotter, to serve untilthe first Monday of January 1996, vice Dale W. Russell, resigned.

1 respectfully request the return to me of the official message ofnomination on the premises.


TREASURER, WASHINGTON COUNTY

January 2, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, 1 do hereby recall my nomination datedDecember 1, 1995 for the appointment of Fmncis King, 1 Rock Av.enue, Washington 15301, Washington County, Forty-sixth SenatonalDistrict, as Treasurer, in and for the County of Washington, to serveuntil the first Monday of January 1996, vice John F. Yoney, deceased.



MEMBER OF THE COLUMBIA COUNTYBOARD OF ASSISTANCE

January 2, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedNovember 6, 1995 for the appointment of Donna Horsfall (Republican), R R 3, Box 3109, Berwick 18603, Colwnbia Coun!}:', Twentyseventh Senatorial District, as a member of the Colwnbla CountyBoard of Assistance to serve until December 31, 1995, and until hersuccessor is appoinb:d and qualilled, vice Donald 1. Watts, Millville,whose tenn expired.

1 respectfully request the return to me of the official message ofnomination on the premises.


MEMBER OF THE ERIE COUNTYBOARD OF ASSISTANCE

January 2, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedNovember 15, 1995 for the appointment ofMmy Ellen Camp (R~b

lican), 8828 Beckman Road, Girard 16417, Erie County, Forty-~thSenatorial District, as a member of the Erie County Board of ASSIStance to serve until December 31, 1995, and until her successor isappohtted and qualifIed, vice Lyman Cohen, Erie, whosetenn expired.



MEMBER OF THE STAlE BOARD OFEXAMINERS IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE

AND HEARING

January 11, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedJanuary 4, 1996 for the appointment of Paula Vitz (Public MeID:ber),265 Brookview Drive, Red Lion 17356, York County, Twenty-elghthSenatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Examiners inSpeech-Language and Hearing, to serve for a term of three years ~duntil her successor is appointed and qualifIed, but not longer than SIX

months beyond that period, vice Reverend Joseph H. Irwin, LockHaven, resigned.




January 18, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedJanuary 16, 1996 for the appointment of The Honomble Kenneth G.Biehn, 90 Buttonwood Lane, Doylestown 189~1, Bucks ,?ounty,Tenth Senatorial District, as a member of the AdVISOty COmmIttee onProbation, to serve for a term of four years and until his successor isappointed and qualifIed, but not longer than ninety days .beyond thatperiod vice Donna D. Gority, Altoona, whose tenn expIred.

I ~spectfully request the return to me of the official message ofnomination on the premises.


RECALL COMMUNICATIONSLAID ON THE TABLE

The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate the following communications in writing from His Excellency, theGovernor of the Commonwealth, which were read as followsand laid on the table:

MEMBER OF THE STAlE BOARDOF EDUCATION

January 18, 1996



In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedOctober 12, 1995 for the reappointment of James P. Gallagher, Ph.D.,3400 West School House Lane, Philadelphia 19144, PhiladelphiaCounty, Seventh Senatorial District, as a member of the State Boardof Education, to serve until October 1,2001 or until his successor isappointed and qualified.



MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARDOFPODIAlRY

January 18, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedOctober 12, 1995 for the appointment of Jack B. Gonnan, D.P.M.,1390 Dogwood Lane, Huntingdon Valley 19006, Montgomery County, Fifth Senatorial District, as a member of the State Board of Podiatry, to seIVe for a tenn of four years or until his successor is appointed and qualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period,vice Thomas J. Rittenhouse, D.P.M., Clarks Green, whose tenn expired.


TIIOMAS 1. RIDGEGovernor

MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY COMMI'ITEEON PROBATION

January 18, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedSeptember 25, 1995 for the appointment of Richard A. Kipp, 1246Divot Drive, Wescosville 18106-9620, Lehigh County, Forty-fourthSenatorial District, as a member of the AdvisoI)' Committee on Probation, to serve for a tenn of four years and until his successor isappointed and qualified, but not longer than ninety days beyond thatperiod, vice Hon. John H. Chronister, York, whose tenn expired.



MEMBER OF 11IE ADVISORY COMMITIEEON PROBATION

January 18, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedSeptember 25, 1995 for the appointment of David Rockwell, 13850Edinboro Plank Road, Cambridge Springs 16403, Cmwford County,Fiftieth Senatorial District, as a mernber of the Advisory Committee

on Probation, to seIVe for a term of four years and mtil his successoris appointed and qualified, but not longer than ninety days beyondthat period, vice Hon. Vmcent A. Cirillo, Narberth, whose tenD. expired.



MEMBER OF THE STATE REALESTATE COMMISSION

January 18, 1996


In accordance with the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my nomination datedSeptember 28,1995 for the appointment of Rita Halverson, 555 EastMain Street, Somerset 15501, Somerset County, Thirty-second Senatorial District, as a member of the State Real Estate Commission, toserve for a tenn of five years or until her successor is appointed andqualified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, viceFmnk J. Donatucci, Broomall, whose tenn expired.



HOUSE MESSAGE

HOUSE RESOLUTION FOR CONCURRENCE

The Clerk of the House of Representatives presented anextract from the Journal of the House for concurrence, whichwas read as follows:

In the House of Representatives, January 22, 1996

RESOLVED, (the Senate concurring), That when the House adjourns this week it reconvene on Monday, January 29, 1996, unlesssooner recalled by the Speaker of the House; and be it further

RESOLVED, That when the Senate adjourns this week it reconvene on Monday, January 29, 1996, unless sooner recalled by thePresident Pro Tempore of the Senate.

On the question,Will the Senate concur in the resolution?

Senator WENGER Mr. President, I move that the Senate doconcur in the resolution from the House of Representatives.

On the question,WIll the Senate agree to the motion?The motion was agreed to.Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate infonn the House

of Representatives accordingly.

BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED

The PRESIDING OmCER laid before the Senate the following Senate Bills nwnbered, entitled, and referred as follows,which were read by the Clerk:


January 2. 1996

Senators LOEPER, ROBBINS, HECKLER, ULIANA,LEMMOND, MOWERY, CORMAN, PETERSON,JUBELIRER, lOMLINSON, WENGER and PUNT presentedto the Chair SB 1353, entitled:

An Act to enhance community and economic development in thisCommonwealth by res1Iucturing certain administmtive ftmctions andentities; changing the name of the Department of Commerce to theDepartment of Economic and Community Development; 1ransferringftmctions of the Department of Community Affairs into the Department of Economic and Community Development and other agencies;establishing the Center for Local Government Services and the LocalGovernment Advisol)' Committee; conferring powers and duties onthe Legislative Reference Bureau; and making repeals.

Which was committed to the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT, January 2,1996.

January 11. 1996

Senators GERLACH, SALVAlORE, BELL. HECKLER,BELAN, LEMMOND and PETERSON presented to the ChairSB 1354, entitled:

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. providing for Guardian of Liberty registration platesand for a fund to renovate war memorials.

Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION. January 11, 1996.

Senators TILGHMAN, LOEPER, HART, THOMPSON,BRIGHTBILL, SALVATORE, LEMMOND, GREENLEAF,WENGER, PETERSON, GERLACH and MUSlO presentedto the Chair SB 1355, entitled:

An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (p. L. 6, No.2),entitled "Tax Refonn Code of 1971," providing for a research taxcredit.

Which was committed to the Committee on FINANCE,January 11, 1996.

Senators GERLACH, AFFLERBACH and RHOADES presented to the Chair SB 1356, entitled:

An Act requiring reimbursement by insurers for certain servicesperfonned by a hospital emergency facility.

Which was committed to the Committee on BANKINGAND INSURANCE, January 11, 1996.

Senators AFFLERBACH, GERLACH, BELL and BELANpresented to the Chair SB 1357, entitled:

An Act providing for timely authorization for medically necessarycare and regulating prior authorization.


Senators AFFLERBACH, LAVALLE and BELAN presented to the Chair SB 1358, entitled:

An Act mandating health insurance covemge for ambulance services.


January 16. 1996

Senators SALVATORE and GERLACH presented to theChair SB 1359, entitled:

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, prohibiting the sale and possession ofbox cutters by minors.

Which was committed to the Committee on JUDICIAR~

January 16, 1996.

Senators GERLACH, THOMPSON, BELL. HECKLER,WENGER, MOWER~ FUMO and TOMLINSON presentedto the Chair SB 1360. entitled:

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for distribution of State highwaymaintenance ftmds.

Which was committed to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION, January 16, 1996.

Senators WAGNER, FUMO, AFFLERBACH, JONES.O'PAKE, SCHWARTZ, BELAN, BODACK, STAPLETON,WILLIAMS. ANDREZESKI. STOUT. LAVALLE, TARTAGLIONE. MUSTO, MELLOW, RHOADES andSTEWART presented to the Chair SB 1361, entitled:

An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (p. L. 31, No. 21),entitled "Public Welfare Code," further providing for eligibility forassistance.

Which was committed to the Committee on PUBLICHEALTH AND WELFARE, January 16, 1996.

RESOLUTION INTRODUCED AND REFERRED

The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate the following Senate Resolution numbered, entitled, and referred asfollows, which was read by the Clerk:

January 16. 1996

SUPPORTING THE REQUEST OF PENJERDELCOUNCIL'S CLEAN AIR COALITION TO THE

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TORECLASSIFY THE AIR QUALITY OF THE

PHILADELPHIA CONSOLIDATED METROPOLITANSTATISTICAL AREA FROM "SEVERE" TO

"SERIOUS"; AND SUPPORTING THE COALmON'SEFFORTS TO REACH ATTAINMENT OF THE

NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDFOR OZONE BY THE 1999 DATE REQUIRED OF

AREAS CLASSIFIED AS "SERIOUS"

Senators GERLACH. TOMLINSON, ULIANA, LOEPER,SALVATORE. THOMPSON, LAVALLE, HECKLER, BELLand GREENLEAF offered the following resolution (SenateResolution No. 88), which was read and referred to the Committee on Environmental Resources and Energy:

In the Senate, January 16, 1996

A RESOLUTION


Supporting the request of PENJERDEL Cmmcil's Clean Air Coalitionto the Environmental Protection Agency to reclassifY the airquality of the Philadelphia Consolidated Metropolitan StatisticalArea from "severe" to "serious"; and supporting the coalition'sefforts to reach attainment of the National Ambient Air QualityStandard for ozone by the 1999 date required of areas classifiedas "serious."

WHEREAS, The PENJERDEL Council, over the past two years,has commissioned seveml studies of the air quality of the PhiladelphiaConsolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (PCMSA) that have indicated a significant and ongoing improvement of the air quality of theregion and have shown a high probability that the region can reachattainment of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS)by 1999; and

WHEREAS, The PENJERDEL Council's Clean Air Coalition,comprised of seveml hundred businesses fium the PCMSA, is willingto explore various poSSIble voluntary emission reductions in exchangefor reclassification that will aid the region in reaching early attainment of the NAAQS; and

WHEREAS, The coalition is currently meeting the EnvironmentalProtection Agency's (EPA) requirements by undertaking an UrbanAirshed Modeling study at Rutgers University; and

WHEREAS, Reclassification is vital to the region's continuedeconomic stability and is an important factor in the region's ability toattract and retain businesses; and

WHEREAS, Recent air quality data indicate significant improvements in the air quality of the PCMSA since its classification as a"severe" nonattainment area in 1989; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate support the efforts of thePENJERDEL Council's Clean Air Coalition to achieve reclassificationof the air quality of the PCMSA fium "severe" to "serious," and wgethe Depm1ment of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth towork with the coalition toward those goals; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Senate urge the Governor to exercise hisprerogative under section 107(d) of the Clean Air Act of 1990 andresubmit a petition to the EPA to reconsider the classification of thefive-county area consisting of Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delawareand Montgomery Counties from a "severe" ozone nonattainment region down to "serious."

ADJOURNMENT

Senator WENGER. Mr. President, I move that the Senate donow adjourn until Monday, Janual)' 29, 1996, at 2:27 p.m.,Eastern Standard Time.

The motion was agreed to.The Senate adjourned at 2:26 p.m, Eastern Standard Time.

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