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In this Update:
Governor Shapiro Visits Langhorne to Discuss Transit Funding
I joined Governor Shapiro, PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll, SEPTA General Manager and CEO Leslie Richards and Transit Police Chief Charles Lawson, as well as Sen. Haywood and Rep. Hogan at the Langhorne Train Station to highlight the important issue of transit funding. Transit plays a vital role in the 6th Senatorial District for our citizens, students, and workforce and I appreciate the Governor coming to our district to champion for investments in clean, safe, and on-time public transit across the Commonwealth. The safety of our transit operators and passengers is an important initiative I have been working on in Harrisburg. Over the past year, there has been a significant increase of threats and assaults on transit operators in Pennsylvania – including gun violence, physical assaults and other disruptions. My legislation, Senate Bill 977, which passed Senate with bipartisan support would make it a serious crime to interfere with an operator of any public transit vehicle. The offense would be classified as a felony of the third degree if the interference causes bodily injury. The offense would be steepened to a felony of the first degree if the intrusion causes serious bodily injury or death. The bill is named after U.S. Army veteran Bernard Gribbin – a SEPTA bus operator who was tragically murdered while working on Oct. 26. It is in the House of Representatives for consideration. Guest Chaplain at the Capitol
On May 6th we recognized Police Memorial Day at the Capitol to honor all our law enforcement officers that made the ultimate sacrifice. Chief William Wiegman Jr., was our guest chaplain in the Senate that day and was joined by his family. Chief Weigman currently serves as the chaplain for the Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Police and served the community of Lower Southampton as a police officer for many years before he retired as Chief. I want to thank Chief Wiegman and all our law enforcement officers and families for all the sacrifices they make daily keeping our families and communities safe. Archbishop Wood Girls Basketball Team Celebrates their 4th Straight State Championship
The Archbishop Wood Girls Basketball Team, coached by Mike McDonald celebrated their fourth straight PIAA State Class 5A Girls’ Basketball Championship at the Capitol last week. They tied the state record for 4 straight titles, and broke the record with the program’s 9th state championship, the most by a girls’ program in PIAA history. What a remarkable feat to have won four state titles in a row and have a class of senior girls who experienced one every year of high school. They defeated Cathedral Preparatory School by a score of 37-27 to win the title. They won 26 games and the district 12 title along with their state title. They are coached by: Head Coach Mike McDonald and Assistant Coaches Wendy Young, Ray Horn and Tom McGill. Their players are Mia Koritko, Sophia McDonald, Regan Przepioski, Ava Renninger, Emma Yogis, Sophia Topakas, Mackenzie Rogers, Makayla Finnegan, Emma Seckinger, Makenna Campbell, Maggie Waltrich, Emily Knouse, Lauren Greer, Alexa Windish, Paige Barats, and MaryKate Garry The managers and support staff include: Julia Yogis, Avery Dineen, Mia Vizza, Bailey Lyons, and Colleen Besachio. Congratulations again on winning 4 straight state titles and representing your communities so well. Female Wrestlers Visit Capitol to Celebrate Competing in the State Championship
Four female high school wrestlers from the 6th Senatorial District competed in the PIAA State Championship. Payton Hinkle, Grace Nesbitt, and Julia Horger visited the Capitol last week to celebrate their accomplishments. Maya Krieger also competed, but unfortunately was unable to attend. Read about these awesome young athletes: Payton Hinkle, a sophomore from Bensalem has not only shown academic excellence, but athletic dominance as well in both Gymnastics and Wrestling. She finished 5th-place in the 2024 PIAA girls state championship, 2nd place in the 2024 Suburban One League, a championship in the 2023 Freestyle Fargo team state and in the 2023 girl pUSAW freestyle. She also won the all-around Gymnastics State Championship in 2023. Julia Horger, a sophomore at Conwell Egan High School took first place during the 2023-2024 PIAA State Girls’ Individual Wrestling Championships her weight class and further distinguished herself during the season by winning the Southeast Regional title and amassing an undefeated record of 22 wins. Grace Nesbitt, a freshman at Neshaminy High School won second place during the 2023-2024 PIAA State Girls’ Individual Wrestling Championships in her weight class and further distinguished herself by capturing the Southeast Regional title and amassing a season record of 22 wins and 1 loss. Maya Krieger (not pictured), from Bensalem was the 2022 East Regional champion and the myHouse Girl’s state championship runner-up in her weight class, while also winning the MAWA Eastern Nationals. Maya had an impressive record of 24-13 this year. Warrington Fire Company No. 1 Celebrates 100 Years
The Warrington Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, led by Fire Chief Mike Bean and a strong team of volunteers celebrated 100 years of protecting our community with unwavering commitment and dedication. The Warrington Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 was organized March 27,1924 with twenty-two members with the purpose to protect life and property from the destruction of fire. Congratulations and thank you to the entire Warrington Fire Co. #1 for all you sacrifice and many years of dedicated years serving our community.
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