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In this Update:
A Special Thanks to All Veterans
We set aside Veterans Day to acknowledge and celebrate our fellow citizens who answered the call to serve in the military, securing and defending freedom we enjoy year-round. We owe a debt of gratitude to veterans locally and across this great nation. One way we show our appreciation is through the Veterans Trust Fund, which supports organizations that assist Pennsylvania veterans and their families in need of housing, financial help, food, training, recovery and more. Find out how you can donate to this fund here. In recognition of Veterans Day, residents are encouraged to join in local events honoring the brave men and women who have served our nation. Below is a list of ceremonies and observances taking place throughout the 6th Senate district. Saturday November 8 Northampton Township Veterans Day Ceremony, Saturday Nov 8, 2025, 11:00 am, Council Rock Star Center, 30 Upper Holland Rd., Richboro. The rain or shine event invites the public to join them to honor all those that served. Upper Southampton Veterans Day Ceremony, Tuesday November 11, 2025, 11:00 am, Veterans Field, 400 Street Road., Upper Southampton. Hosted by Upper Southampton Veterans Advisory Committee, all are welcome. American Legion of Langhorne Veterans Day Ceremony, Tuesday November 11, 10:00 am, Jesse W. Soby American Legion Post, 115 W. Richardson Ave., Langhorne. The ceremony will include a bench dedication, followed by a march to Revolutionary War burial site. Honoring World War II Hero 81 Years After His Passing
This past Tuesday, I joined the family of U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Gerard J. Melofchik, who was finally laid to rest 81 years after he was killed in action during World War II. Lt. Melofchik lost his life on August 1, 1944, when the B-17G “Flying Fortress” he was piloting was struck by anti-aircraft fire, collided with another aircraft, and crashed near Néron, France. He was officially accounted for on June 24, 2025, following recovery efforts by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA). A repatriation ceremony was held on Friday, October 31. On Nov. 4, he was laid to rest with full military honors in a service held at the Washington Crossing Veterans Cemetery, where many of Melofchik’s nieces and nephews were in attendance. According to his obituary, during the war, Melofchik frequently requested his family send him Hershey bars while he was stationed overseas. I partnered with the Hershey Company, who has a strong veteran workforce, to present a five-pound Hershey bar to the family and regular size bars for all in attendance for the service, so they could enjoy the same treat Melofchik did while he was serving our country. Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Emergency Service Awards
Last weekend I joined Dr. Jones, Bucks County Community College President, local elected officials, emergency service professionals, and local supporters for the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Emergency Services Awards. The Emergency Services Awards honors volunteer fire and emergency service personnel for their exemplary devotion to protecting the lives and property of those in their communities. I was proud to present citations from the Senate of PA to the honorees from the 6th Senate district; Ryan Thomas ~ Warminster Fire Co., Michael Cox ~ Hartsville Fire Co., Joseph Slobodrian ~ Warrington Fire Co., Elizabeth Bottino ~ Warwick Fire Co., Dennis Ryan Kilfeather ~ Lingohocken Fire Co., and Logan H. Hanefeld ~ Southampton Fire Co. 1. Congratulations to all on this well-deserved honor. Measure to Alleviate Corrections Officer Shortage Passed by Senate
The Senate approved legislation targeting the staffing crisis facing the state’s correctional institutions. Senate Bill 111, supported by the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association, would expand the pool of qualified candidates to help fill critical vacancies in Pennsylvania’s correctional facilities. Corrections officers across the commonwealth have faced unprecedented challenges in recent years – including mandatory overtime, increased stress and a rise in violent incidents – that have strained morale and operations. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration. Bill Protecting Privacy of Lottery Winners Passes Senate
Legislation that would protect the privacy of Pennsylvania Lottery winners who receive prizes of $100,000 or more was approved by the Senate. Senate Bill 73 would keep the names, addresses and other personal identifying information of these winners confidential, unless they choose to make it public. The measure allows the Pennsylvania Lottery to continue operating transparently by releasing the winner’s county and municipality of residence and the prize amount. Half of all states already provide either full or partial anonymity for major lottery winners to shield them from harassment, scams and unwanted attention after winning large sums of money. Watch Out for Increased Deer Activity on Roads
The number of deer-related crashes in Pennsylvania has been on the rise since 2020, with last year’s total of 6,426 setting a five-year high, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Autumn means increased deer activity on roads. Deer become more active at dawn and dusk, and if you see one, there are usually more. PennDOT advises motorists involved in a deer-related crash to assess the situation to determine whether they need to contact local authorities. Pennsylvanians can report a dead deer for removal from state-maintained roads by calling 1-800-FIX-ROAD or submitting feedback through the PennDOT Customer Care Center.
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