2010 Photo Gallery

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June 29, 2010 - The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee held a public hearing to review emergency response plans related to natural gas drilling in the Commonwealth.

June 28, 2010 - Senator Baker participated in a special ceremony at the Capitol to honor the military service of retired Sergeant Robert Wayne "Buddy" Costigan. The ceremony was attended by Costigan's family and friends, fellow northeastern Pennsylvania veterans and other dignitaries. Sitting from left to right are: Representative Karen Boback, Buddy Costigan, Senator Baker and Representative Russ Fairchild. Standing from left to right are: Ronald Skamanich, Duryea; Michael Bean, Noxen; George Casterline, Harveys Lake; Robert Visakay, Dixon City; George Woods, Dallas; and SFC Raymond Spriggs, Dallas.

June 24, 2010 - Senator Baker and Representative Sandra Major attended a reception welcoming Hospice of the Sacred Heart to Susquehanna County. Pictured above from left to right are: Representative Major; June Wootton; Senator Baker; Diane Baldi, Chief Executive Officer and Dr. Ralph DeMario, Chief Medical Officer.

June 24, 2010 – The Pennsylvania state park system was awarded the top honor of the 2009 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association. Promised Land State Park hosted an award celebration upon the arrival of their Gold Medal.

June 22, 2010 - Senator Baker joins students from the American Legion’s Boys State program on the Senate floor. The program, held at Shippensburg University, is the longest-running and most respected civic education program for high school students in the country.

June 16, 2010 - The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held a briefing on public safety and environmental impacts following recent events associated with Marcellus Shale natural gas development.

June 15, 2010 – Cassie and Kristen Kizis and their grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wolfe, visited the Capitol as part of the SEIU Local 668 Lobby Day. Above, the family takes a break from lobbying to play lawmaker at Senator Baker’s desk on the Senate floor.

June 15, 2010 - Jeremy Stull, an intern in the district office of Senator Baker, spent a day in Harrisburg learning more about state government. Jeremy is currently a History major, minoring in Middle Eastern Studies, at Quinnipiac University.

June 14, 2010 – Left to Right - Mr. William Schweighofer, President & CEO of Honesdale National Bank; Mr. Robert Snyder, President & CEO of Luzerne Bank; and Mr. Lewis Critelli, President & CEO of Wayne Bank were in Harrisburg as part of Pennsylvania Bankers Lobby Day and had an opportunity to meet with Senator Baker and have their photo taken on the Senate Floor.

June 14, 2010 – Emily Steele and Meredith Martin, students from Holy Redeemer High School spent the day shadowing Senator Baker in Harrisburg. Above, (left to right) Emily, Meredith and her mother Mary join Senator Baker on the Senate floor.

June 13, 2010 – Boy Scout Troop 146, Jackson Township, Luzerne County, celebrated Flag Day with a flag dedication ceremony at the Jackson Township Recreation Pavilion. Senator Baker presented the Scouts with a Pennsylvania flag.

June 8, 2010 - Senator Baker offers suggestions during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on "best practices" in the juvenile justice system.

June 8, 2010 - Senator Baker joins her husband, Gary, and son, Carson, following his 2010 graduation ceremonies at Lake Lehman High School.

June 5, 2010 - John Wenk, Boy Scout Troop 74, Hancock, NY, recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Senator Baker had the privilege of attending his court of honor at the Northern Wayne Fire Hall. Above from left are: Bob Sniegocki, American Legion Six Star Post 209; Senator Baker; Mr. Macey; Mark, John and Helen Wenk; and Representative Sandy Major.

June 5, 2010 - Christopher A. Leonard, a member of Troop 74, Hancock, NY, completed the requirements to become an Eagle Scout, the highest level of Boy Scout. Above, Senator Baker and Representative Sandy Major congratulate Christopher on this accomplishment.

June 3, 2010 - Senator Baker presents friends Charlie and Joan Ritts with Senate certificates on the occasion of their 80th birthdays.