2009 Photo Gallery

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January | February

March 31, 2009 – Members of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau visit Senator Baker at her Harrisburg office. The group was one of many participating in State Farm Bureau Day at the Capitol.

March 31, 2009 - After visiting the Capitol in Harrisburg for Pennsylvania State Farm Bureau Day, (from left to right) Matt Balliet of the Luzerne Farm Bureau, Dale Shupp of the Lackawanna-Wyoming Farm Bureau, and Ken and Connie Teel of the Lackawanna-Wyoming Farm Bureau visited Senator Baker (center) in her office.

March 25, 2009 – Taking a break from discussions on transportation issues, Senator Baker and constituent Bob Housel of Masters Ready Mixed Concrete stand for a photo on the Senate floor.

March 24, 2009 – The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee holds a public hearing to consider nominations for major general and brigadier general of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Pictured at the hearing in the front row from left are: Brigadier General Jerry G. Beck, Jr.; Senator Baker; Adjutant General Jessica Wright; and Senator Robbins. In the second row from left are: Colonel John E. Murphy; Brigadier General James R. Joseph; Major General Stephen Sischo; Brigadier General Randall R. Marchi; and Colonel Walter T. Lord.

March 18, 2009 – Marilyn Santarelli spends time with Senator Baker in the Capitol. Marilyn is the Executive Director of the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre.

March 17, 2009 – Students from Northwest Area High School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) program visit Senator Baker at the Capitol. FFA is an agricultural education program consisting of three components: classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience and life skills. Above, from left to right are, Brandon Stettler, Garrett Hittle, Brad Hamilton, Senator Baker, Janice Richardson and David Halchak.

March 11, 2009 – The American Red Cross held a news conference today in Harrisburg. Above, Senator Baker presents a Senate resolution to Tom Foley, CEO of the Southeastern PA Chapter of the American Red Cross. Senator Baker sponsored resolution 43 which designates March 2009 as "American Red Cross Month" in Pennsylvania.

March 10, 2009 – In honor of Pennsylvania National Guardsmen and Women Senator Baker offered a Senate resolution designating March 10, 2009 as “National Guard Day” in Pennsylvania. Above, several soldiers speak with Senator Baker and Adjutant General Jessica Wright on the Senate floor.

March 9, 2009 - During its Women’s History Month celebration "Women in the Military," the Pennsylvania Commission for Women recently acknowledged the outstanding achievements and contributions of servicewomen across the Commonwealth. Above, Governor Ed Rendell and First Lady Midge Rendell present Senator Baker with the 2009 Women’s History Month Award for her service to Pennsylvania's veterans.

March 6, 2009 - Senator Baker and Representative Sandra Major participate in the festivities during Susquehanna Country Dairy Day.

March 6, 2009 – Following the Susquehanna County Farm Bureau’s legislative luncheon, elected officials and concerned citizens stop for a photo. The luncheon was held at the Elk Lake High School.

March 2, 2009 – Andrew "AJ" Gaudenzi spent the day shadowing Senator Baker in Harrisburg. Andrew is a student at Marywood University studying history/political science/pre-law.

March 1, 2009 – Senator Baker joins students from throughout the 20th Senatorial District, who are participating in the People to People Ambassador Program. The group will be traveling on a goodwill mission to Europe this spring.