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Rep. Grell and other local lawmakers met with officials from Holy Spirit Hospital during the hospital's recent Legislative Breakfast. Also pictured (from left): Lisa Lewis, CNO; Dr. Joe Torchia, CMO; Sister Romaine Niemeyer, President and CEO; Manny Evans, CFO; Sen. Pat Vance; Bill Shartle, VP/HR; Rick Schaffner, COO, and Rick LaVanture, CSO. Rep. Grell visited with third-graders from Harrisburg Academy during their tour of the State Capitol in May. Rep. Grell joined other area lawmakers in recognizing the Cumberland Valley High School Dance Team for winning the 2012 Battle of the Capitol national dance championship in March in Fairfax, Virginia. The team was presented with a citation from the House of Representatives. Also pictured are Sen. Pat Vance (front row, left), Rep. Sheryl Delozier (front row, right) and Rep. Stephen Bloom (front row, right). Rep. Grell met with a group of eighth-graders and teachers from East Pennsboro Middle School during their visit to the State Capitol. Rep. Grell met with a group of eighth-graders and teachers from East Pennsboro Middle School during their visit to the State Capitol. Rep. Grell joined other area lawmakers in recognizing the Cumberland Valley High School Dance Team for winning the 2012 Battle of the Capitol national dance championship in March in Fairfax, Virginia. The team was presented with a citation from the House of Representatives. Rep. Grell joined other area lawmakers in recognizing the Cumberland Valley High School Dance Team for winning the 2012 Battle of the Capitol national dance championship in March in Fairfax, Virginia. The team was presented with a citation from the House of Representatives. A group of fourth graders and teachers from Green Ridge Elementary School had their picture taken on the staircase in the Main Rotunda during a visit to the State Capitol. Rep. Grell visited with a group of fourth graders and teachers from Sporting Hill Elementary School during their tour of the State Capitol. Rep. Grell visited with a group of fourth graders and teachers from Sporting Hill Elementary School during their tour of the State Capitol. Rep. Grell welcomed a group of fourth graders and teachers from Silver Spring Elementary School to the State Capitol. This photo was taken on the steps of the Main Rotunda. Rep. Grell welcomed a group of eighth grade students and their teachers from East Pennsboro Middle School to the State Capitol. Rep. Grell welcomed a group of eighth grade students and their teachers from East Pennsboro Middle School to the State Capitol. Rep. Grell welcomed Matthew Little (L) and Wyatt Beddow (R) to the House floor, where they served as guest pages for the day. Both boys are students at Camp Hill Middle School. Also pictured is House Speaker Sam Smith. Rep. Grell welcomed members of the local Greek community to the House floor. The group visited the State Capitol in March in recognition of Greek Independence Day. Also pictured (L) is House Speaker Sam Smith. Rep. Grell met with members of the local Greek community in March. The group visited the State Capitol in recognition of Greek Independence Day. On Read Across America Day, Rep. Grell read a Dr. Seuss book to Mrs. Angela Britcher's kindergarten class at Hampden Elementary School. Rep. Grell took part in a House Judiciary Committee hearing in Philadelphia to consider two measures that would move away from electing certain judges in Pennsylvania and replace it with a merit selection system. House Bills 1815 and 1816 await a committee vote. Rep. Grell joined members of the Cumberland Valley High School FFA chapter at a restaurant in Enola for "Meet Your State FFA Officers Night." Also pictured are (left) PA Agriculture Secretary George Greig and (right) Sen. Pat Vance. Rep. Grell joined local FFA members at a restaurant in Enola for "Meet Your State FFA Officers Night." Also pictured are (center) State FFA Vice President Tyler Schaeffer of Mechanicsburg and (right) PA Agriculture Secretary George Greig. On Feb. 13, Rep. Grell and several of his House colleagues had the pleasure of meeting with the officers of the Pennsylvania FFA Association. That day, the House passed House Resolution 568, which designates the week of Feb. 20-26 as FFA Week in Pennsylvania. The FFA officers pictured are (seated, from left): Matthew Dodson of Chambersburg, Casey Hall of Roaring Branch and Tyler Schaeffer of Mechanicsburg; (standing, from left) Jenna Moser of Philadelphia, Tyler Claypool of New Galilee; Sarabeth Royer of Elizabethtown, and Sarah Kessler of Millerstown. Rep. Grell is joined by two Future Farmers of America members from Cumberland Valley High School at the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show. Kayla Myers (L) and Emily Emig (R) helped to build the landscaping display behind them at the "Today's Agriculture" exhibit sponsored by the PennAg Industries Association. Rep. Grell recently welcomed a group of 4th graders and teachers from West Creek Hills Elementary School to the State Capitol. On Dec. 7, Reps. Grell and Delozier co-hosted a town hall meeting in Hampden Township on education reform. About 200 people attended to hear panelists discuss school vouchers, Educational Improvement Tax Credits and charter schools. Secretary of Education Ron Tomalis also took part in the debate. On Dec. 5, Rep. Grell presented a citation from the House of Representatives to the Cumberland Valley High School Boys Water Polo team and coaches congratulating them for winning the State Championship in November. The team finished the season undefeated. Also pictured are Rep. Stephen Bloom and Sen. Pat Vance. Rep. Grell recently presented a citation from the House of Representatives to the Cumberland Valley High School Boys Water Polo team and coaches congratulating them for winning the State Championship in November. The team finished the season undefeated. Also pictured are (L) House Speaker Sam Smith and Rep. Sheryl Delozier, and (R) Rep. Stephen Bloom. On Nov. 15, Rep. Grell welcomed a group of 8th graders and teachers from the Harrisburg Academy to the State Capitol. On Veterans' Day, Rep. Grell helped to dedicate the new Veterans' Memorial in Silver Spring Township. Joining him in the photo are members of the Cumberland Valley High School Junior ROTC Honor Guard and state Sen. Pat Vance. Rep. Grell participated in Gov. Corbett's ceremonial signing of the PA Preferred bill, which benefits consumers and farmers by promoting the state's agricultural products. Also pictured (right, front) is Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland), the bill's prime sponsor. Rep. Grell welcomed Rev. David Roquemore of the Camp Hill Presbyterian Church to the floor of the House of Representatives on Oct. 25. Rev. Roquemore offered the prayer at the start of the day's legislative session. Also pictured (left) is House Speaker Sam Smith. Rep. Grell answers questions from reporters on Senate Bill 1151, which was recently signed by Gov. Corbett. The new law lays out a process for the City of Harrisburg's financial recovery. Rep. Grell took part in the kick-off celebration at the State Capitol for the "October is Pork Month" campaign. Also pictured are (left) Scott Augsberger, an independent pork producer; and (right) Dan Groff, Hatfield Quality Meats. Rep. Grell met with reporters to explain his amendment to Senate Bill 1151, which lays out a process for Harrisburg's financial recovery. Sen. Jeffrey Piccola (R-Dauphin/York) also took part in the news conference. On July 29, Rep. Grell welcomed Masonic Youth group members for a tour of the Capitol. On July 29, Rep. Grell welcomed Masonic Youth group members and their parents to Harrisburg, where they toured the State Capitol. Additional individuals present at the groundbreaking for the Veterans' Memorial in Silver Spring Township include committee members, from left to right: Ret. Col. John Maietta; Jennifer Printy; Byrd Troutman; Dennis Sheppard and Keith Marston. On July 8, Rep. Grell helped break ground for the Veterans' Memorial in Silver Spring Township. The project is funded through private donations, which may be made by contacting the Silver Spring Township offices on Carlisle Pike. He is joined by, from left to right: Supervisor Mary Lou Pierce-McLain; Cumberland County Commissioner Barb Cross; Supervisor Nate Spade; State Senator Pat Vance; Supervisor Nancy Griffie; Board Chairman Vince DiFilippo; Supervisor Dave Lenker; former supervisor Jan LeBlanc and former supervisor Jackie Eakin. Rep. Grell questions Kittanning Police Chief Ed Cassesse as part of a public hearing on drug trafficking on July 6 in Freeport, Armstrong County. Lawmakers are considering a bill that would impose stiffer sentences for dealing drugs around children. Rep. Grell joined other lawmakers in the Capitol Rotunda on June 30 when Gov. Tom Corbett signed the 2011-12 state budget. Gov. Corbett signed the Fair Share Act into law on June 28. After the ceremony, Rep. Grell and Kevin Shivers of the National Federation of Independent Business, joined him for a photo in recognition of Grell's assistance as one of the floor leaders during the House's consideration of the legislation. A group of 12 to 15-year-olds from the East Pennsboro Parks & Recreation Department visited the Capitol on June 28 for a tour. On June 22, members of the Cumberland Valley HS Girls Soccer Team were recognized on the House floor for winning the PIAA State Championship earlier this month. They've also just been ranked as the #1 team in the USA by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Congratulations! On June 22, members of the Cumberland Valley HS Girls Soccer Team were recognized on the House floor for winning the PIAA State Championship earlier this month. They've also just been ranked as the #1 team in the USA by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Congratulations! On June 22, members of the Cumberland Valley HS Girls Soccer Team were recognized on the House floor for winning the PIAA State Championship earlier this month. They've also just been ranked as the #1 team in the USA by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Congratulations! Rep. Grell was honored to serve as Speaker Pro Tem on June 17 during a non-voting session of the House. He signed Senate Bill 1030, which brings comprehensive reform to Pennsylvania’s unemployment compensation system. It then went to Gov. Corbett for his signature. Rep. Grell, and other Midstate legislators, welcomed the Under 15 Cumberland Valley Rugby Club to the Capitol on June 15. The club was recognized on the House floor for winning the 2011 Eastern Pa. Rugby Union Championship. Rep. Grell congratulated Ryan Maguire of Hampden Township during a visit to the Capitol on June 15. Ryan is a member of the Under 15 Cumberland Valley Rugby Club, which was recognized on the House floor for winning the 2011 Eastern Pa. Rugby Union Championship. On June 8, Rep. Grell visited with the East Pennsboro High School students who participated in the 2011 Stock Market Challenge. One of the teams placed 3rd. Congratulations to all! Rev. Duncan Johnston, of Mount Calvary Episcopal Church in Camp Hill, was welcomed to the House of Representatives by Rep. Grell and Speaker of the House Sam Smith on June 7. Rev. Johnston offered the prayer at the start of the legislative session. Rep. Grell had his picture taken with Clyde McGeary during the Plein Air Festival in Camp Hill on June 4. Members of Cub Scout Pack 279 and Boy Scout Troops 88 and 276, all from Hampden Township, pose with Congressman Todd Platts, Rep. Grell, Township Commissioners, and Fire Department officials after the Township's Memorial Day Service. Rep. Grell welcomed the 2010 State Champion Cumberland Valley High School Girls Water Polo Team to the Capitol on May 25. Rep. Grell welcomed the 2010 State Champion Cumberland Valley High School Girls Water Polo Team to the Capitol on May 25. The other is with the Cumberland Valley High School Girls Water Polo team, which was recognized by the House of Representatives for winning the 2010 state championship. Rep. Grell talks with 4th grader Sydney M., from the East Pennsboro School District, during the May 24 Showcase of Student Learning at the Capitol. Rep. Grell talks with 3rd graders Katelynn D. and Evan C., from the East Pennsboro School District, during the May 24 Showcase of Student Learning at the Capitol. One is with students from Shaull Elementary School during a visit to the Capitol. On May 11, Rep. Grell welcomed the Varsity Cheerleading squad from Cumberland Valley High School to the Capitol. Rep. Grell welcomed the Cumberland Valley Youth Cheerleading Association Junior Red Team to the Capitol on May 11. Rep. Grell welcomed a group of Camp Hill High School students to the House Floor on May 6. They were participants in the 19th annual PA Academic Competition. Students: David Cohen, Matt Easton, Nick Lehotsky, Tim Lehotsky, Brad Seltzer, Patrick Yang, Coach: Andrew Gianelli. On April 28, Rep. Grell was pleased to give the opening remarks at the CPAVTS Student Chapter of the NAHB 2011 Appreciation Dinner. From left to right: Malena Perry, NAHB Advisor; Billy Brougher, Mechanicsburg; Ray Atticks, Cumberland Valley; Nick DeMuro, Northern York County; Greg Houtz, Mechanicsburg Area; and Jody Snider, NAHB Advisor. Students are holding the photo of the 2011 Showcase Home. This group of fourth-grade students from Silver Spring Elementary School met with Rep. Grell and had its picture taken on during a visit to the state Capitol. Rep. Grell and a group of fourth-grade students from Silver Spring Elementary School had their picture taken on the staircase in the Main Capitol Rotunda. Rep. Grell stopped to have his photo taken with a group of fourth-grade students from Sporting Hill Elementary School during the students’ trip to the state Capitol. Rep. Grell talked to the Sporting Hill Elementary fourth-graders about his job as a state legislator and how state government works. Another group of Sporting Hill Elementary School students had its picture taken on a side staircase in the Main Rotunda of the Capitol. While visiting the state Capitol, this group of eighth-grade students from East Pennsboro Middle School had its picture taken in the Rotunda with Rep. Grell. A group of eighth-grade students from East Pennsboro Middle School had its picture taken with Rep. Grell on the floor of the House during a visit to the state Capitol. Rep. Grell and a group of eighth-grade students from East Pennsboro Middle School stopped to have their picture taken on the staircase in the Main Capitol Rotunda. During a visit to the state capitol, a group of eighth-grade students from East Pennsboro Middle School had its picture taken with Rep. Grell in the Rotunda. Rep. Glen Grell is pictured with FFA students from Cumberland Valley High School on the House floor. Pictured from left are Rep. Grell, Matthew Reutlinger, Ross Becker, Makenzee Diodato, Stephanie Schreiner, Benjamin Shughart, Tyler Schaeffer and FFA Advisor Michael Woods. Rep. Glen Grell recently welcomed third-grade students from Green Ridge Elementary School. On Feb. 25, Rep. Glen Grell welcomed fourth grade students from Hampden Elementary School to the state Capitol. On Feb. 25, Rep. Glen Grell welcomed fourth grade students from Hampden Elementary School to the state Capitol. On Jan. 31, Rep. Glen Grell attended the Greater Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce's Elected Officials Reception 2011. The Chamber hosts this event each year as a way to connect with local, county and state elected officials. Pictured from left are Rep. Scott Perry (R-York/Cumberland); Rep. Grell; Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland); Sen. Pat Vance (R-Cumberland/York); Perry Heath, Carlisle Borough councilman; Nora Habig, vice chair of the Chamber board and vice president at M&T Bank; and Michelle Crowley, Chamber president. On Jan. 19, Reps. Glen Grell and Joseph Markosek (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) were sworn in as members of the Pennsylvania School Employees' Retirement System's (PSERS) Board of Trustees. The fifteen-member board stands in a fiduciary relationship to the members of PSERS regarding the investments and disbursements of moneys of the Fund. Third-grade students from Harrisburg Academy visited the state Capitol on Jan. 13. Rep. Glen Grell welcomed students from Hoover Elementary School during their tour of the Capitol on Nov. 10. Rep. Glen Grell welcomed students from Hoover Elementary School during their tour of the Capitol on Nov. 10. Rep. Glen Grell was recently awarded the Outstanding Legislator Award from the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR). Pictured from left are Alan Gamble, PASR representative; Rep. Grell; and James Fissel, president of the Cumberland County Chapter. Rep. Glen Grell was provided hands-on experience using the da Vinci Si surgical system by the staff of Holy Spirit Hospital. Pictured from left are Susan McQuade, RN, MHA, CNOR, NE-BC, Associate Director, OR/Cardiovascular OR; Kevin Tracey, RN, BSN, Assistant Nurse Manager; Kimberly Dodson RN, MSN, CRNP, Minimally Invasive Surgery/Robotics Nurse Practitioner; Rep. Grell; and Steve Todd, RN, BS, CRNFA, Assistant Nurse Manager, OR/Cardiovascular OR. Rep. Glen Grell joined Sen. Pat Vance during the ribbon cutting of the new Penn State Hershey Camp Hill Practice. Offering expanded access to primary and specialty medical care for west shore residents, the new practice located at 3025 Market Street, Camp Hill, provides a full array of primary care, specialty care and diagnostic services in one location. Pictured from left are Medical Group Chief Operating Officer Craig Hillemeier; Grell; Vance; family medicine practice Medical Director Dr. Sean Oser; Medical Center CEO and Penn State’s Senior Vice President for Health Affairs Dr. Harold L. Paz; specialties practice Medical Director Dr. Sharon Banks; and Camp Hill Mayor Mark Simpson. On June 25, Rep. Glen Grell served as "Grill Master" during Harrisburg Hilton's 20th Anniversary celebration. All proceeds from the day's sales were donated to Easter Seals. On June 25, Rep. Glen Grell and Sen. Pat Vance served ice cream at the East Pennsboro Emergency Services carnival. Rep. Glen Grell was pleased to welcome Tammie Kennedy, of Silver Spring Township to the House chamber on June 15. Tammie is Miss Pennsylvania International 2010. Rep. Glen Grell and Sen. Pat Vance honored Korean War veterans during an event on June 13 at the West Shore Elks Lodge. On May 13, Cumberland Valley High School's Symphonic Winds Band performed in the Capitol East Wing Rotunda under the direction of R. Scott Ainscough. On May 28, fourth-grade students from Sporting Hill Elementary School visited the state Capitol in Harrisburg. On May 28, fourth-grade students from Sporting Hill Elementary School visited the state Capitol in Harrisburg. Rep. Glen Grell is pictured with Therese Heil of Camp Hill, for being recognized as one of 46 students throughout Pennsylvania for educating their peers about the dangers of alcohol through the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's (PLCB) annual poster contest. More than 800 students submitted entries that were judged by PLCB staff. Posters emphasized healthy alternatives to drinking alcohol such as regular exercise, community involvement and participation in sports activities. During a visit to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR), Rep. Glen Grell met with Barbara Sheaffer, medical advocacy director; and Diane Moyer, legal director. Rep. Glen Grell is pictured with Delilah Rumburg, executive director, during a recent visit to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. Rep. Glen Grell recognized James Culp of Hampden Township, for being awarded a Comcast Foundation Leaders and Achievers Scholarship. Rep. Glen Grell recognized Hannah Bingham of Camp Hill Borough, for being awarded a Comcast Foundation Leaders and Achievers Scholarship. During a presentation to the Harrisburg Trade Association Executives (HTAE) on April 21, Rep. Glen Grell discussed the funding shortfall facing the Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). On April 19, students from Shaull Elementary School visited the state Capitol in Harrisburg. On April 19, students from Shaull Elementary School visited the state Capitol in Harrisburg. Students from Silver Spring Elementary School visited the state Capitol on March 31. On March 31, Rep. Glen Grell welcomed students from Silver Spring Elementary School to the state Capitol. On March 23, Rep. Glen Grell welcomed Matthew Reitzel, of Camp Hill, to the state Capitol. Reitzel, a student at Penn State University, was at the Capitol for the 6th Semi-Annual Undergraduate Research at the Capitol, and showcased a report on how bio-technology can enhance bio-fuel production in Pennsylvania. On March 17, students from East Pennsboro Middle School visited the state Capitol. On March 17, students from East Pennsboro Middle School visited the state Capitol. On March 16, students from East Pennsboro Middle School visited the state Capitol. On March 16, students from East Pennsboro Middle School visited the state Capitol. On March 9, students from Cental Penn College visited the state Capitol in Harrisburg. Rep. Glen Grell was the guest speaker at Capital BlueCross' February Public Affairs Forum where he provided a detailed presentation on the shortfall facing the Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). During a special event for the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS, Reps. Glen Grell, Sue Helm (R-104) and Ron Marsico (R-105) presented a House citation to Donald Roth, of Hampden Township, for being chosen as the Association's 2010 President. Pictured from left are Helm, Roth, Grell and Marsico. During a press conference on Dec. 7, Rep. Glen Grell answers questions from the media regarding his proposal to require the Speaker of the House to create a Commission on Budgetary Reform. Rep. Glen Grell welcomed students from Harrisburg Academy to the state Capitol in Harrisburg. On May 30, Rep. Glen Grell participated in the grand opening celebration of the Adventure Zone Playground on Lambs Gap Road in Mechanicsburg. During the summer of 2008, Grell assisted in constructing the equipment for the enjoyment of all children. Pictured from left are Sen. Pat Vance, former Rep. Jerry Nailor, Grell and United Cerebral Palsy of Central Pennsylvania President and CEO Jeffrey W. Cooper. On June 22, Rep. Glen Grell recognized the Camp Hill High School baseball team for winning its second PIAA Class A title. Pictured with Grell and the team are Camp Hill School District Superintendent Connie Kindler and Camp Hill High School Principal Scott Shelley. The following are team members: Parker Marsh; Neil Gallagher; Matthew Robertson; Sam Sheesley; Tyler Shover, co-captain; A.I. Zanger; Seth Crossley; LK Tompson; Colton Powden; Matt Spiegel, co-captain; Tyler Simpson; Matt Boyd; Jordan Weber; Joseph Aruldass; Ben Eppley; Cameron Ward; Dominick Cella; Michael Frankenfield; Luke Hoffman; Jason Updegraff; Head Coach Brad Shover; assistant coaches Michael Dickson and Tim Bigelow; and Trainer Lisa Simpson. On Aug. 7, Rileys Toys Foundation celebrated its first shipment of toys for children in Africa. This pallet of toys will make its way to Darfur to be distributed to children who are less fortunate. Rep. Glen Grell is pictured with Riley Hebbard, founder of Riley's Toys Foundation, which celebrated its first shipment of toys to children in Africa on Aug. 7. Through the help of local businesses and generous donors, Riley has collected nearly 3,500 toys in her effort to make life a little brighter for the children in Darfur. On Sept. 14, Rep. Glen Grell participated in the opening of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors (PAR) headquarters in Lemoyne. Pictured from left are Lemoyne Mayor Ed Byrem; Grell; Li Kohr, representing Sen. Pat Vance; Rep. Sheryl Delozier; Cumberland County Commissioner Barbara Cross; and PAR President Greg Herb. During a recent ribbon cutting ceremony, Rep. Glen Grell welcomed Enginuity LLC to the local area. Enginuity LLC promotes energy and environmental awareness as well as support the meeting space needs of the region's not-for-profit organizations. The Adventure Zone Playground on Lambs Gap Road in Mechanicsburg, which opened on May 30, is an accessible playground that enables all children to play with others without barriers that impede active participation. On April 14, Rep. Glen Grell welcomed fourth grade students from Shaull Elementary School to the state Capitol. On April 6, Rep. Glen Grell and Sen. Pat Vance welcome fourth grade students from Sporting Hill Elementary School to the state Capitol. Rep. Glen Grell is pictured with students from Cumberland Valley High School who participated in the LifeSmarts competition at the Capitol on Feb. 24. Rep. Glen Grell recently joined Rep. Sheryl Delozier to honor the Cumberland Valley boys’ water polo team. The water polo team was honored for winning the 2008 state boys’ water polo championship. On the House floor, Rep. Glen Grell recently honored the Cumberland Valley boys’ water polo team for winning the 2008 state boys’ water polo championship. Rep. Glen Grell and Sen. Pat Vance welcomed the Rouge Chapeau Red Hat Ladies of Camp Hill to the state Capitol. On Jan. 23, Rep. Glen Grell welcomed the Emory family of Camp Hill to the state Capitol. On Jan. 22, fourth grade students from Hampden Elementary visited the state Capitol in Harrisburg. On Dec. 11, Rep. Glen Grell toured New Hope Ministries and participated in the Christmas outreach program where clients received food, clothing and gift items. On Nov. 12, third grade students from Harrisburg Academy visited the state Capitol in Harrisburg. On Nov. 11, Rep. Glen Grell participated in a Veteran's Day event at the American Legion Post 751 in Enola. Rep. Glen Grell recently welcomed fifth grade students from Hoover Elementary School to the state Capitol. Rep. Glen Grell welcomed fourth grade students from West Creek Hills Elementary School to the state Capitol in Harrisburg. On Oct. 15, Rep. Glen Grell welcomed fifth grade students from Hoover Elementary School to the state Capitol. On Oct. 9, Rep. Glen Grell welcomed the Rouge Chapeau Red Hat Ladies of Camp Hill to the state Capitol. On Sept. 24, Rep. Glen Grell welcomed Mason DeFilippo, son of Robert and Kathi DeFilippo, to the House floor to serve as a guest page. DeFilippo of Hampden Township is a 10th Grade Home Schooled student. Pictured from left are Speaker of the House Dennis O'Brien, DeFilippo and Grell. On Aug. 21, Rep. Glen Grell toured Oven Industries in Silver Spring Township. Pictured from left are Rich Nornhold, vice president of Operations and general manager; Grell; and Mike Carlini, president. Rep. Glen Grell presented a House citation to Beverley Gordon, of Hampden Township, for voting in every General Election for the past 50 years. Rep. Glen Grell recently welcomed the East Penn Travel Club to the state Capitol for a tour of the complex. On June 25, Rep. Glen Grell presented a House citation to the Camp Hill boy's baseball team for claiming the PIAA Class A championship. Pictured at the far left is the Speaker of the House Dennis O'Brien (R-Philadelphia). Rep. Glen Grell and Sen. Pat Vance recognized veterans of World War II during a Flag Day Ceremony and WWII Veterans Honorarium on June 14. The event was sponsored by the B.P.O.E West Shore Elks Lodge 2257. In recognition of winning the PIAA Class AAA state championship, Reps. Glen Grell, Jerry Nailor and Will Gabig recently presented a House Citation to the Cumberland Valley High School Boy's Volleyball Team during session on the floor of the House. Pictured in the back left is Speaker of the House Dennis O'Brien. At the grand opening of the Hampden Pool on May 30, Rep. Glen Grell participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony to reveal the new tot pool and bath houses. Pictured from left are Mike Gossert, Hampden Township Manager; Ken Fetrow and John Thomas, Hampden Township commissioners; Grell; Mel Finkelstein; president of Hampden Township Board of Commissioners; Don McCallin, Hampden Township commissioner; Tracy Polovick, Sen. Pat Vance's office; and Al Bienstock, vice president of Hampden Township Board of Commissioners. Rep. Glen Grell presented a House Citation to James Snyder, a student at East Pennsboro High School, for receiving the Annual Tom Buskey Student Achievement Award. The award recognizes high school seniors for demonstrating progress in surmounting personal challenges and realizing their future potential. Pictured from left are Career and Transition Coordinator for East Pennsboro School District Todd Stutter, Rep. Grell, James Snyder and Li Kohr of Sen. Pat Vance's District Office. Recognized for his outstanding contributions to the vision and mission of East Pennsboro School District, Rep. Glen Grell was recently presented with the Partners in Educational Excellence Award. Pictured from left is President of the East Pennsboro Business Advisory Council Andra Pinizzotta of Highmark Blue Shield, Rep. Grell and East Pennsboro School District Superintendent Dr. Linda Bigos. Rep. Glen Grell recently visited the KinderCare Center in Enola, which is NAEYC accredited and a Keystone Star Four Star Program. Standing from left are District Manager Donna Sheehan, Center Director Lisa Wilson and PA PKC Lead Teacher Stacy Hedrick. At an event to honor military veterans on June 3, Rep. Glen Grell presented a House citation to Russell E. Beckey, Jr. for his military service to the United States. Pictured from left are Grell, Beckey and his wife Cora. Rep. Glen Grell joined Amanda Sowards, owner of Color Me Mine in a ribbon cutting ceremony of the grand re-opening of the Color Me Mine Studio on Carlisle Pike in Hampden Township, which is celebrating its 10 year anniversary. Color Me Mine is a place where you can create your own artwork on a pottery piece of your choice. On May 19, during the Pennsylvania ECT Student showcase at the state Capitol, Rep. Glen Grell looks at a project that students from the Cumberland-Perry Vocational Technical School put together for the event. Rep. Glen Grell recently participated in a ribbon tying ceremony for the grand opening of the new PNC Bank branch on the Carlisle Pike in Mechanicsburg. Pictured from left are Silver Spring Township Fire Chief Doug MacDonald, Silver Spring Township Supervisors Nancy Konhaus Griffe, Mary Lou Pierce-McLain and Jan LeBlanc, Rep. Grell, Regional President of the Central Pennsylvania Market for PNC Financial Services Group Dennis Brenkle, Central Pennsylvania Retail Banking Market Manager Tom Sposito, Central Pennsylvania Regional Manager Rick Donegan, Branch Manager Laura Minor and Assistant Branch Manager Jim Loop. Rep. Glen Grell was recently sworn in as a member of the Shippensburg University Council of Trustees by Secretary of the Commonwealth Pedro A. Cortes. On April 7, Rep. Glen Grell welcomed Chris Pillion, a sophomore at Camp Hill High School, as a guest page on the House floor. Pictured from left are Speaker of the House Dennis O'Brien, Pillion and Rep. Grell. On March 25, Rep. Glen Grell welcomed fourth grade students from Hoover Elementary to the state Capitol. On March 15, Rep. Glen Grell joined Bob Marquette, president and chief executive officer of Members First Federal Credit Union, at a ribbon cutting ceremony of a new branch located on Carlisle Pike in Mechanicsburg. On March 13, Rep. Glen Grell welcomed fourth grade students from Sporting Hill Elementary to the state Capitol. On March 17, Rep. Glen Grell welcomed students from Altenberg, Germany to the state Capitol. The students are participating in the German American Partnership Program with Camp Hill High School. On Feb. 26, Rep. Glen Grell recognized the students from Cumberland Valley High School who finished as runners-up in the 2008 LifeSmarts State Final Competition. LifeSmarts is a fun and educational game for students to showcase their consumer skills while learning and developing new ones as they compete electronically with other students across Pennsylvania. Pictured from left are team coach Anne Marie Miller, Patrick Boynton, Michael Henry, Cooper Brenneman, team captain Samantha Neilsen, Matthew Getz and Rep. Grell. On Feb. 20, Rep. Glen Grell welcomed 3rd grade students from Green Ridge Elementary School to the state Capitol. On Feb. 15, Rep. Glen Grell welcomed 4th grade students from Hampden Elementary School to the state Capitol. On Feb. 15, Rep. Glen Grell participated in a groundbreaking ceremony in Mechanicsburg where the new Capital Area Intermediate Unit education center will be constructed. The center will serve special needs students from Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry and northern York Counties. Rep. Glen Grell welcomed Cub Pack #89 from Enola to the House floor on Feb. 8. Cub Scout Leader Todd Springman is pictured in the back row far right. On Jan. 24, Rep. Glen Grell recognized employees of ManorCare in Camp Hill during National Activity Professionals Week. Pictured from left are Kim Badman, Arcadia Unit director; Jennette Eslinger, activity assistant; John Perdue, Arcadia programmer; Lou Thieblemont, mayor of Camp Hill Borough; Rep. Grell and Mike Stewart, activity director. Rep. Glen Grell recently participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony and open house of the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR) new facility located in Enola. Pictured from left are Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Lower Paxton); East Pennsboro Commissioner John Kuntzelman; Rep. Grell; Li Kohr, representing Sen. Pat Vance; GHAR Building Task Force Chairman Jerrod Paterson; GHAR President Kay Hock; GHAR President-elect Fred Briggs; GHAR Executive Vice President Kathy Ludwig; Nicole Keiner of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry and Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin). On Jan. 22, Rep. Glen Grell joined area lawmakers at the Legislator's Forum hosted by the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and the Capitol Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC). Grell and fellow House members answered questions asked by chamber members about issues under consideration in the state Capitol. The Cumberland Valley Symphonic Winds group visited and performed at the state Capitol on Nov. 19. They were here as a guest of Reps. Glen Grell, Jerry Nailor and Will Gabig; and Sen. Pat Vance. Two groups of fourth graders from East Pennsboro Elementary School toured the state Capitol on Nov. 9. Capt. Daniel Hosler of Hampden Township was a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal for his service at the detachment commander during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Rep. Glen Grell presented Hosler with a House Citation recognizing his work and sacrifice for his country. Hosler is currently stationed in California. Rep. Glen Grell is pictured with John-Paul Heil, who was one of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Alcohol Awareness poster contest winners. The contest allows students in grades K-12 to show their artistic representation of the message that underage drinking is dangerous. Heil is a home-schooled student and resides in Hampden Township with his parents and four siblings. Members of the Red Land and Cedar Cliff high schools’ marching bands performed at the State Capitol on Oct. 3 and spoke about their invitation to participate in the 2008 Beijing Olympics International Youth event. This opportunity is only being offered to three high school bands in the United States, and the students have launched a major fundraising initiative to help defray the costs of the trip. The high schools are part of the West Shore School District. Pictured with the bands are (from left): Rep. Glen Grell, Rep. Jerry Nailor, Cedar Cliff Band Director Ben Goldsborough, Red Land Band Director Robert Starrett and Rep. Scott Perry. All members pictured represent a portion of the West Shore School District. Rep. Glen Grell met Sept. 4 with members of local law enforcement agencies that conduct routine bicycle patrols. Pictured with him are (from left): Chief Dennis McMaster, East Pennsboro Township; Chief Michael "Andy" Andreoli, Hampden Township; Patrolman Michael Sweeney, Hampden Township; Patrolman Christopher Kaufman, East Pennsboro Township; and Patrolman Suzanne Coy, Hampden Township. Both East Pennsboro and Hampden Township police departments received grants through Grell to fund their bicycle patrol programs. On July 6, Rep. Glen Grell served as Speaker Pro Tempore in the state House and presided over House session. On June 2, Rep. Glen Grell participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the grand opening of the AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union branch in Enola. Pictured (from left ) are Bob Hinchey, Donna Dempsey, Aaron Clarke, Rep. Glen Grell, Kipp Stecher, Rod Shelleman, Chick Zoll, Gordon Graves, Hank Seidel, Howard Knox and Nelson Swarts.
 
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