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Rep. Donna Oberlander was sworn in today for her fourth term, representing the 63rd District in Clarion, Armstrong and Forest counties. Pictured at left is Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna). Today’s ceremony marked the opening of the 199th General Assembly. Rep. Donna Oberlander’s Annual Open House celebration, held at her Clarion district office on Dec. 9, was another great success with more than 80 local residents stopping by to learn more about how her office can help them navigate the often-complex waters of state government. Staff members pictured with her are (counterclockwise from tree) Zack Carfley, Lisa Baker, Diane Porter, Bea Fulton and Brian Caldwell. As majority chair of the Pennsylvania House Diabetes Caucus, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong) commemorated Nov. 12, 2014, as World Diabetes Day at the state Capitol with this year’s keynote speaker, former Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive lineman Kendall Simmons. Mr. Simmons was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes during his second NFL season in 2003 and was not sure if he would be able to continue his professional football career. However, after learning to manage and cope with the disease, he flourished on the football field and went on to start all 20 games during the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Super Bowl Championship season in 2005. In recognition of her 100 percent small business voting record during the 2013-14 legislative session, Rep. Oberlander was presented with her third consecutive Guardian of Small Business Award by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Pictured with her are NFIB State Legislative Director Neal Lesher and NFIB State Director Kevin Shivers. It was an honor and a privilege for Rep. Oberlander to once again serve as Legislative sponsor for the 2014 Pennsylvania TeenPact Leadership School, held April 28 through May 1 at the state Capitol. TeenPact Leadership Schools is an evangelical Christian discipleship program. Their vision is to change lives to change the world by training youth to understand the political process, value their liberty and defend their Christian faith. For more information, visit www.TeenPact.com. On April 2, Richard and Linda Horner of Rimersburg once again joined Rep. Oberlander at the state Capitol to celebrate unanimous passage of her resolution to officially recognize April as Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. April 2014 marks the third consecutive year that Oberlander’s resolution has been adopted by the PA House. The entire Horner family have been actively promoting awareness of esophageal cancer ever since Richard was diagnosed with the disease in 2008. On Feb. 28, Rep. Oberlander hosted a breakfast in honor of the Colonel Drake District Boy Scouts where she was presented with their patches by Senior District Scouting Executive Mike Langer (Left) and Scout Leader Greg Faller (Right) who served as keynote speaker. Redbank Valley Trails has been selected as Pennsylvania's 2014 Trail of the Year by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Congratulations to the tremendously dedicated staff and volunteers at Redbank Valley Trails Association for this outstanding achievement and well deserved statewide recognition. As majority chairman of the Pennsylvania House Diabetes Caucus, Representative Oberlander commemorated Nov. 14, 2013 as World Diabetes Day at the state Capitol with this year’s keynote speaker Charlie Kimball. Mr. Kimball is the first licensed driver in the history of INDYCAR racing with TYPE I diabetes and his inspiring personal testimony focused on how he has effectively managed his diabetes while realizing his dream of becoming an international racing superstar. Rep. Oberlander was greatly honored to present Shippenville resident John W. Vilberg with a PA House POW/MIA Remembrance Citation as part of his 98th birthday celebration. On April 29, 1944, Lt. Vilberg was piloting a B-17 Flying Fortress that was shot down over Germany. He was captured and interned at the Stalag Luft 3 prison camp. Best wishes and Happy Birthday to a real American hero! Rep. Oberlander had a great time at the Knox Lions Club 60th anniversary community celebration which offered great music, food, ice cream and prizes. Congratulations and best wishes for future success in serving our local communities. Representative Oberlander joined with the Armstrong County Commissioners and representatives from Fire, Police, Ambulance, 911 dispatch, and the Office of Emergency Services to officially recognize Sept. 11, 2013 as First Responders of Armstrong County Appreciation Day. Rep. Oberlander presented Tom Amsler with an official House citation in honor of his selection as the 2013 Knox Borough Citizen of the Year. Raynette Boyer generously opened her personal care home for Rep. Oberlander’s recent Dayton Ice Cream Social and even prepared refreshments to accompany the ice cream. On Saturday, Aug. 17, Bill Sherman, pictured with Rep. Oberlander, and several other members of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen were honored at Clarion County Airport. Despite the rain, many local residents came out to enjoy Rep. Oberlander’s recent Marble Ice Cream Social. Rep. Oberlander had a great time meeting Abe Lincoln (Jim McCullough) and local Marine veteran Terry Custer during the Open House and Civil War reenactment held at the War Museum as part of Rimersburg’s annual Cookie Daze celebration. Hundreds of Clarion County residents attended Rep. Oberlander’s 2013 Nifty Sixty Plus Expo, held on Aug. 2 at the Clarion Mall, including Helen Williams and her sister, Prudy Young. The sweet children in this photo, taken at Rep. Oberlander’s recent Knox Ice Cream Social, are Kaitlyn and Alex Wesdock, grandchildren of local residents, Doug and Paula McMillen. Rep. Oberlander participated in the official grand opening of Palo’s CNG filling station on July 19. Located right off Exit 64 on Interstate 80, Palo’s is the first propane (auto), gas and diesel station in the Clarion area. Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong) attends Governor Tom Corbett’s official signing of her legislation (Act 13 of 2013) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortion coverage in qualified plans offered through a health insurance exchange. It was an honor and a privilege for Rep. Oberlander to once again serve as Legislative sponsor for the 2013 Pennsylvania TeenPact Leadership School, held April 29 through May 2 at the state Capitol. TeenPact Leadership Schools is an evangelical Christian discipleship program. Their vision is to change lives to change the world by training youth to understand the political process, value their liberty and defend their Christian faith. For more information, visit www.TeenPact.com. In celebration of Week of the Young Child, Rep. Oberlander read to students at Keystone SMILES Community Learning Center. Rep. Oberlander hung out with the Clarion University Golden Eagle during the annual Clarion Come Together community event. Rep. Oberlander recently had the opportunity to discuss a wide variety of state legislative issues with Mr. Harmon’s 8th grade class at Redbank Valley Jr./Sr. High School. Many great questions were asked and all students gave respectful attention! Richard and Linda Horner of Rimersburg joined Rep. Oberlander at the State Capitol to celebrate unanimous passage of her resolution to once again recognize April as Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. The entire Horner family have been actively promoting awareness of esophageal cancer ever since Richard was diagnosed with the disease in 2008. “With a gun you’re a citizen, without one, you’re a subject,” stated Rep. Oberlander during her remarks to dozens of law-abiding gun owners and their families who gathered at Vinny’s Pizza following the extremely successful Clarion County Open Carry Walk on Sunday, Feb. 17. On Groundhog’s Day, Rep. Oberlander attended Ruth Jeannerat’s 90th birthday party and presented an official House citation in honor of the occasion. Representative Oberlander recently recognized the Clarion Lady Cats on the House floor for winning the 2012 PIAA State Volleyball championship. On New Year’s Day 2013, Representative Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong) officially took the oath of office to mark the beginning of her third term as State Representative for the 63rd Legislative District Representative Oberlander would like to thank the well over 100 local residents who visited her Clarion District office Christmas Open House and, especially for the many generous donations of non-perishable food and health and beauty items for those in need. Just in time for the holidays, Representative Oberlander partnered with the Clarion County Career Center to drop off 1,601 non-perishable food items that will be distributed to local food banks. Representative Oberlander visited with 6th, 7th and 8th grade students at Immaculate Conception School, located in Clarion, to answer questions regarding her job as a State Representative. Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong) accepted her second consecutive Guardian of Small Business Award from Pennsylvania National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) State Director Kevin Shivers. Eat more cookies to support our local economy! Rep. Oberlander recently toured the IBAKE Foods plant in Rimersburg with Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary C. Alan Walker (Left), and Ed Metzger (Right), vice president of sales and marketing for IBake Foods. Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong) presented board member Dave Hrisak with an official Pennsylvania House citation in recognition of the 150th annual Cherry Run Camp Meeting. Located in Rimbersburg, Cherry Run Camp Meeting is part of the Franklin District of the Western Pennsylvania United Methodist Church Annual Conference. Held annually since 1862, the camp is a nine-day revival-style camp meeting which conducts two services, Bible classes, missionary class, choir and recreation each day. Representative Oberlander was among a select group of state lawmakers invited to deliver featured remarks during the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education (A.B.A.T.E.) 35th Annual Pennsylvania Motorcyclist Rights Rally held in the state Capitol rotunda. On June 8, Representative Oberlander hosted another Anniversary Tea for District 63 residents that have been married 50 years or more. All totaled, 24 local couples renewed their wedding vows with Pastor Bruce Wilson. On July 23, Rep. Oberlander and her Clarion district office staff hosted Donna Oberlander Day at the 2012 Clarion County Fair. In addition to hosting Donna Oberlander Day, Rep. Oberlander also had the honor of serving once again as an official judge for the Clarion County Fair's annual Hershey, Apple Pie and Angel Food Cake competition. Representative Oberlander and members of the Garrison family pose for a photograph during the official dedication ceremony to rename the New Bethlehem Bridge in honor of Sgt. Joseph Garrison. Garrison, a 27-year old native of Distant, was killed in action on June 6, 2011, while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan. Representative Donna Oberlander celebrates the unanimous passage of her resolution recognizing April as Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Awareness month on the Pennsylvania House Floor with Linda Horner of Rimersburg. Linda and the entire Horner family have been actively promoting awareness of esophageal cancer ever since her husband Rich was diagnosed with the disease in 2008. Representative Oberlander presents Scott, Chad and Tim Harklerod, from the Rural Valley Construction Company, with Certificates of Commendation for their heroic efforts that successfully saved the lives of two individuals whose vehicle had plunged into an icy creek along Sunken Valley Road in Plumcreek Township. Representative Oberlander presented an official House citation to the management of Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home in recognition of 100 years of business in Rimersburg. Pictured from left to right are Deana R. Turner, Larry Bliss, Jack Bauer and his daughter Jennifer Eroh. Representative Oberlander receives a personal briefing on Gov. Corbett's proposed 2012-13 state budget from House Majority Appropriations Chairman William Adolph (R-Delaware). Rep. Oberlander expressed her gratitude to Rev. James Swogger, senior pastor, Oakland Church of God in Distant, for serving as guest chaplain and delivering the opening prayer on the state House floor on Dec. 14. Representative Oberlander presented Clarion-Limestone Elementary fourth grade student Kaden Coull with a certificate of achievement for winning the 2011 Pennsylvania Bureau of Aviation Art Contest. Focusing on the theme of job creation through aviation in our communities, Kaden's award-winning poster was displayed in the state Capitol during December. Representative Oberlander presented more than 100 local Vietnam War era veterans or their surviving family members with certificates and pins during a special recognition ceremony at Redbank Valley High School. Representative Oberlander participated in the Clarion County Economic Development Corporation's 2011 Legislative Update. Representative Oberlander was honored to speak during this year's Clarion Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Day. May we always remember that our military, volunteer firefighters, police and all other emergency responders are America's true heroes. Representative Oberlander with another satisfied attendee of her Clarion Ice Cream Social. Representative Oberlander congratulates Ingrid Boarts, Dayton Fair Queen for 2011 and runner-up Taylor Hawkins. Representative Oberlander congratulates two real-life Super Voters, Gene Harmon and Margery Terwilliger, who were recently inducted into the Armstrong County 50-year Voter Hall of Fame. Representative Oberlander presented Jason Nolf, undefeated Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Class AA 103-pound state wrestling champion from Kittanning Junior/Senior High School with an official House citation in recognition of his achievements. Representative Oberlander participates in Pennsylvania's Civil War 150 celebration in the Capitol rotunda. Representative Oberlander attends Governor Corbett's official signing of the Castle Doctrine (House Bill 40) into law. For the second time in well under a year, Representative Oberlander cast a vote to enact the Castle Doctrine (House Bill 40). Signed into on June 30, 2011, House Bill 40 fully restores the legal ability of law abiding Commonwealth residents to use lethal force to defend themselves against violent criminals. As a member of the PA House Coal Caucus, Representative Oberlander recently toured the Consol Bailey Mine in Greene County. The number of jobs the coal industry creates is tremendous and the economic spillover of coal related jobs and products is staggering. In fact, Greene County produces the 2nd largest amount of coal in the United States. Representative Oberlander takes a spin on a seven-person conference bike during the Fryburg MayFest. Representative Oberlander attends the official signing of legislation to repeal Pennsylvania's Home Sprinkler mandate. House Bill 377 is the first bill sent and signed into law by Governor Tom Corbett. Representative Oberlander presents local resident June Good with an official House citation in celebration of her 102nd Birthday. Representative Oberlander attended the Clarion County Career Center's Career and Technical Education Day and presented an official House Citation commemorating February as Career and Technical Education Month in Pennsylvania. Representative Oberlander visits with home schooled students Nickolas and Josie Gaetano. Members of the state House Timber Caucus toured the Domtar paper mill in Johnsonburg on Thursday, Jan. 27, as part of an examination of Pennsylvania's forest industry. The Johnsonburg facility is the biggest mill owned by the Domtar Corporation, the largest integrated producer of uncoated free sheet paper in North America and the second largest in the world based on production capacity. Pictured (left to right) are Jack Hedlund of the Allegheny Forest Alliance, Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk), Kathy Rapp (R-Forest/McKean/Warren), Brad Roae (R-Crawford), Martin Causer (R-Bradford), Gary Haluska (D-Cambria), Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango), Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion) and Ridgway-resident Dale Anderson of the Pennsylvania Forest Industry. Representative Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong) takes the oath of office to mark the beginning of her second term as State Representative for the 63rd Legislative District. Rep. Oberlander visits with two of the happiest attendees of her Armstrong County Ice Cream Social held at Elderton-Plumcreek Recreational Park. Representative Oberlander and the National Crime Prevention Council's McGruff the Crime Dog at the Clarion County Fair. In addition to hosting Donna Oberlander Day, Rep. Oberlander also had the privilege of serving as one of the official judges for the Clarion County Fair's annual Hershey, Apple pie and Angel Food Cake competition. Representative Donna Oberlander visits with Pittsburgh Steeler Defensive Back Deshea Townsend (Center) and Dr. Zane Gates (Right) on the House floor. Both gentlemen were in Harrisburg to advocate for the passage of House Bill 2174 which would establish a network of community-based health care clinics throughout Pennsylvania. Representative Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong) had the privilege and honor of serving as master of ceremonies at a special tribute ceremony to unveil a memorial marker recognizing Clarion County Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army Specialist Ross McGinnis at Soldiers' and Sailors' Grove at the State Capitol Complex in Harrisburg. Pictured with Representative Oberlander, shortly after the unveiling, are Specialist McGinnis' parents Romayne and Tom. Representative Oberlander personally presented more than 90 local Korean War veterans with certificates and lapel pins during a ceremony she hosted in their honor at Union High School. Pictured with the Clarion River Valley Strikers soccer club, Representative Oberlander participated in the dedication ceremony for the new soccer field at Clarion County Park. Surrounded by family and friends, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong) today took the oath of office as the first-ever woman to represent the people of the 63rd District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. One week and one day before the governor’s annual budget address State Representative Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion) joined with nearly a dozen other fiscally conservative House Republicans in the state Capitol Rotunda to offer several government-limiting solutions that are designed to put Pennsylvania Taxpayers First. More than 40 Armstrong County residents attended Representative Oberlander's first-ever Legislative Breakfast held at the Rural Valley Fire Department. Less than one week after Gov. Ed Rendell reissued his demands for several ineffective, unconstitutional and overwhelmingly defeated gun control proposals, Representative Oberlander joined together with hundreds of Pennsylvania gun owners and outdoorsmen in the state Capitol rotunda for the Fourth Annual Right to Keep and Bear Arms Rally. Representative Oberlander greets members of the Clarion Lions Club outside of her Clarion district office. In conjunction with the 2009 Pennsylvania's One Book Every Young Child event, Representative Oberlander reads the book "If You Were A Penguin," by Wendell and Florence Minor to children in the Pre-K Counts program at the Creative Kids Center in Clarion Township. Representatives Oberlander and Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango/Butler) welcome students and faculty from Allegheny/Clarion High School to the state Capitol. Representative Oberlander presents an official House citation commemorating the 150th anniversary of Elderton Borough, Armstrong County. With heroin use arrests increasing more than 500 percent over the past year in Armstrong and Clarion counties, on May 15, Representative Oberlander chaired a House Republican Policy Committee hearing at the Limestone Volunteer Fire Department focusing on reducing repeat offenses, effective treatment options and her legislation (House Bill 1664) to increase the number of drug courts throughout Pennsylvania. Representative Oberlander is among a bipartisan group of legislators teaming up to "Take A Swing" against breast cancer by helping the PA Breast Cancer Coalition to raise $1 million through a series of home run derbies at 11 professional baseball stadiums in Pennsylvania throughout the month of July. Rep. Oberlander welcomes Armstrong County residents during her NuMine district office Open House. Approximately 16 Clarion County couples attended Rep. Oberlander's 50th Wedding Anniversary Tea held at the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Building in Clarion. On Monday July 27, Rep. Oberlander and her Clarion district office staff hosted Donna Oberlander Day at the Clarion County Fair. In addition to hosting Donna Oberlander Day, Rep. Oberlander also had the privilege of serving as one of the official judges for the Clarion County Fair's annual Hershey, Apple pie and Angel Food Cake competition. 2009-2010 Republican Freshman Class
 
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