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On May 1, my legislation, House Bill 1959, passed the HouseThis bill addresses the permit backlog that is causing our Commonwealth and our businesses to miss out on our nation's economic boom.
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This amazing group of students from the Cumberland Valley School District, advanced to the FIRST Lego League World Festival by competing against 32,000 teams and will be one of 124 teams competing at the festival being held later this month in Detroit, Michigan. I am pleased to announce the passage of House Resolution 680, which honors the 200th anniversary of Hope United Methodist Church in Mechanicsburg, formerly known as Salem Chapel. Congrats to the Camp Hill High School Boys Soccer Team, which won the 2017 PIAA Class A Boys Soccer championship and also the Mid-Penn Boys Sportsmanship Award. Rep. Rothman spoke in the state House and congratulated the Camp Hill High School Boys Soccer Team, which won the 2017 PIAA Class A Boys Soccer championship and also the Mid-Penn Boys Sportsmanship Award. Rothman said these young men demonstrated the importance of victory with honor by winning while upholding the standards of sportsmanship. Rep. Rothman hosted a Concealed Carry and Gun Law seminar, which drew a record-breaking turnout and has him looking forward to organizing more informational events for gun owners. He thanked Rep. Stephen Bloom, Attorney Timothy Barrouk, Chief Deputy Sheriff Jody Smith and Cpl. Shaun Gutshall from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, and Silver Spring Township Police Chief Chris Raubenstine for participating. Rep. Rothman visited the Pennsy Supply manufacturing site in Silver Spring Township and met with employees that embody the grit and hardworking spirit of the American worker. Pennsy Supply is the leading manufacturer of construction supplies – such as aggregate, sand, asphalt and concrete – for the north and central regions of Pennsylvania. The company has been in operation for more than 90 years. Representative Rothman was honored to speak at the Susquehanna View Apartment’s Veterans Day ceremony. He was honored to present the veterans living in that facility with certificates recognizing their service. The state House approved two resolutions introduced by Rep. Rothman to celebrate significant anniversaries for two local establishments. House Resolution 473 commemorates the 250th anniversary of St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Kingston, which coincides with the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation advanced by German theologian Martin Luther. House Resolution 500 congratulates the Synod of the Trinity in Camp Hill, which is celebrating its 300th anniversary. Representative Rothman participated in Senator Mike Regan’s roundtable discussion about Pennsylvania’s opioid crisis at the Just For Today Recovery & Vetereans Support Services in Lemoyne. They discussed recent legislative efforts to address the opioid crisis and how best to enhance coordination between the state and local law enforcement moving forward. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro led the discussion, and they were joined by Representative Stephen Bloom, Representative Sheryl Delozier, Cumberland County District Attorney Dave Freed, Cumberland County Coroner Charley Hall and JFT staff members. Rep. Rothman met with and congratulated Eleanor DeCoursey, who lives in the 87th Legislative District and won first prize in the 12-year-old and younger category of a statewide art contest. Eleanor entered her work in the Art: The Universal Language art contest for Pennsylvanians with a disability. Rep. Rothman hosted U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Dr. David Shulkin, at VFW Post 6704 in Mechanicsburg. Shulkin provided an update to veterans about the progress the department has made under the Trump administration and then heard the concerns of the attendees. Rothman and Shulkin were joined by U.S. Congressman Lou Barletta, state Sen. Mike Regan, several state House members and representatives from various local veterans organizations. Rep. Rothman was joined in the state House by the two interns serving in his district office. Andrew Davis, left, is a senior at Susquehanna University majoring in international studies and music. Kevin Hills, right, is a senior at Furman University majoring in politics and history. Rep. Rothman delivered a commencement address at the 2017 graduation ceremony at Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School. One of Rep. Rothman’s district office staff members attended the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Noodles & Company in Camp Hill. The business is located at 164 S. 32 St. and is expected to create approximately 40 jobs. Rep. Rothman and Sen. Regan checked out the indoor pub at the new Weis Markets in Hampden Township. Rep. Rothman met with Weis Markets Inc. CEO Jonathan Weis at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new store in Hampden Township. Rep. Rothman and Sen. Mike Regan met and talked with students from Shaull Elementary School during their visit to the state Capitol. Rep. Rothman attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Weis Markets in Hampden Township. This new store has been designated the prototype for new features that could later be applied at other locations throughout the chain. This location has a "community market" design that has been in development for several years. The new store created more than 200 full- and part-time jobs in the community and features the company's first indoor pub. Rep. Rothman discussed his proposed Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act bill with Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors members at their annual legislative breakfast. Rep. Rothman met with students from Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School during their trip to the Capitol. They shared with him their future aspirations as well as a pie. Rep. Rothman spoke at the Legislators Forum hosted by the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC. He was joined by members of the House serving Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties. He discussed several of his legislative priorities for this session, such as corporate tax rate reform, controlling excessive spending and rolling back excessive regulations. He also offered insight about how the upcoming session may impact the regional business community. Rep. Rothman spoke to members of the Schaner Adult Center in East Pennsboro Township at their annual holiday event. He was happy to connect with the attendees and hear their praises and concerns regarding the 87th District and Pennsylvania. The Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group held its final meeting of a three-part military value assessment, which gauged the value of the U.S. Department of Defense presence to the Cumberland-York area, as well as the value of the region to the Department of Defense’s mission. Rothman looks forward to continuing to work with this group in the future and supporting our military. Rep. Rothman opened his district office doors to his constituents for his annual Holiday Open House. Constituents and employees from throughout the 87th District joined him in his Camp Hill office to celebrate the holiday season, and learn about state programs and services. Rep. Rothman and his staff celebrated the holidays with their annual Christmas lunch. Pictured are Marjorie Blaze, Kelsey Updegrave, Rothman, Kaytee Moyer and Beth Culp. Rep. Rothman enjoyed visiting the East Pennsboro Township Library, which was recently renovated and relocated within the township building. He is pictured with Lyn Kimbers, recreational director for the Schaner Adult Center, which also is located within the township building. They looked through the new children’s section of the library called Kiner’s Korner. The section, named after longstanding community volunteers Bob and Thelma Kiner, is stocked with literature and videos for children visiting the library. Leaders within the 87th District joined together at Rep. Rothman’s district office to collaborate on the best ways to serve local constituents. Those in attendance included Sen.-Elect Mike Regan, Silver Spring Township Manager Theresa Eberly, President of the Hampden Township Board of Commissioners Al Bienstock, East Pennsboro Township Manager John Pietropaoli, and representatives from PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Rep. Rothman attended the Veterans Day Celebration at The Woods at Cedar Run. He spoke to attendees about the importance of Veterans Day and helped the facility unveil its permanent Veterans Wall honoring 47 residents from the senior living community. He was honored to meet Maj. Henry Hank Heim of the United States Air Force. Maj. Heim is a proud Pearl Harbor survivor, and a WWII and Korean War veteran who flew 78 missions in WWII and 52 missions in the Korean War. He served our country from 1940 to 1953. Rep. Rothman met on Nov. 3 with fourth-grade students from Eisenhower Elementary School in Camp Hill. He gave the students a special tour of the floor of the House of Representatives and the opportunity to sit in his seat in the state House. Rep. Rothman spoke on Nov. 10 at the 2016 Leadership Harrisburg Area (LHA) 2016 event in Carlisle and provided an update about recent events in the Capitol, the 87th District and Cumberland County, The Community Leadership Series, LHA’s core program, is a nine-month educational and experiential course that explores the systems that affect the quality of life in the Capital region Rep. Rothman attended RJ Harris’s Veterans Day Birthday Celebration on Friday, Nov. 11, at the Radisson in Camp Hill. Breakfast was provided for veterans and their families in the area, and the event featured a live from the scene broadcast from RJ Harris for News Radio WHP 580. Rep. Rothman had the honor on Nov. 11 of being the keynote speaker at the Cumberland Valley High School Veteran’s Day Ceremony. It was an opportunity to connect with students and veterans alike, and to thank the soldiers who fought to make our country great. Rep. Rothman visited the local Deloitte facility, where 1,100 Mechanicsburg-based professionals provide technology services to government clients throughout the United States. This public sector delivery center provides jobs in the Commonwealth, generates economic opportunities for small business owners, and recruits information technology graduates from Pennsylvania-based colleges and universities. Rep. Rothman attended a news conference at the Wegmans on the Carlisle Pike in Mechanicsburg to celebrate the new law that allows for expanded alcohol sales in Pennsylvania. This local Wegmans is the first store in the chain to offer this convenience in Pennsylvania. Thank you Silver Spring Township for hosting the joint town hall with State Rep. Stephen Bloom and me on Thursday, May 12, 2016. Thank you to all the residents for attending and asking questions about issues that matter most to you. Should you have any questions or comments regarding 87th District or state-related issues, feel free to contact my district office at 717-975-2235. Thank you Silver Spring Township for hosting the joint town hall with State Rep. Stephen Bloom and me on Thursday, May 12, 2016. Thank you to all the residents for attending and asking questions about issues that matter most to you. Should you have any questions or comments regarding 87th District or state-related issues, feel free to contact my district office at 717-975-2235. Pennsylvania Department of Revenue forms, required for the submission of your 2015 Personal Income Tax Return, are available in Representative Greg Rothman’s district office. The district office is located at 1200 Camp Hill By-Pass, Suite 202, Camp Hill, in the direct vicinity of the Camp Hill Post Office. The district office is open from 9 AM to 5 PM. If you have further questions on obtaining the forms, please contact district office staff phone number 975-2235. Congratulations to the Keystone Musical Arts Center for a successful event and to the winners of the Soup Cook Off. The center is raising funds to build a new facility at the Hampden Center shopping plaza to house music lessons, music therapy and a homeschool program. Congratulations to the Keystone Musical Arts Center for a successful event and to the winners of the Soup Cook Off. The center is raising funds to build a new facility at the Hampden Center shopping plaza to house music lessons, music therapy and a homeschool program. Congratulations to the Keystone Musical Arts Center for a successful event and to the winners of the Soup Cook Off. The center is raising funds to build a new facility at the Hampden Center shopping plaza to house music lessons, music therapy and a homeschool program. Recently, I was joined by the Cumberland Valley Boy’s Water Polo Team and the Camp High Boys Cross Country Teams, who recently captured state titles in their respective sports. Congratulations! Recently, I was joined by the Cumberland Valley Boy’s Water Polo Team and the Camp High Boys Cross Country Teams, who recently captured state titles in their respective sports. Congratulations! Rep. Rothman hosted a meeting with 87th District municipal managers and top officials Department of Environmental Protection and PennDOT to discuss current issues and winter services. I was honored to welcome attendees of the Welcoming Communities Conference in Camp Hill. The conference was held to create an opportunity for networking among immigrants, refugees and the local community. Each guest was given pins to place where their families came from originally. Samuel Pejack, a student at Elmwood Elementary School, was honored during a ceremony at the Governor’s Residence for being selected as the first place winner in Division 4 of the 2015 School Bus Safety Poster Contest. The theme for this year’s contest was “Bully Free Zone.” Fourth graders from Eisenhower Elementary in the Camp Hill School District recently came to visit the Capitol. Fourth graders from Eisenhower Elementary in the Camp Hill School District recently came to visit the Capitol. Here I am taking the oath of office to serve the residents of the 87th District. Here I am pictured with my daughters Elie and Mia. Rep. Greg Rothman is joined by his staff (pictured left to right): Marjorie Blaze, Jessica Valen, Derek Smith and Amy Barr.
 
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