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For Immediate
Release
11/20/08
Senate Republicans Elect Leadership Team for
New Session
(HARRISBURG) -- State Senate Republicans today elected their leadership team
for the 2009-2010 legislative session.
Senator Joe Scarnati (R-25) has been nominated once again to serve as
President Pro Tempore. The full Senate will vote on Scarnati's nomination
when it reconvenes in January. As President Pro Tempore, he will be responsible
for appointing the chairpersons and members of the standing committees of the
Senate. He will also preside over the Senate as the Lieutenant Governor, as
well as play a significant role in negotiations with the Administration and
House of Representatives.
A native of Brockway in Jefferson County, Scarnati was elected to the Senate
in 2000. A graduate of the Pennsylvania State University at DuBois, the Senator
was a third-generation small business owner and served in local government.
Senator Dominic Pileggi (R-9) will serve his second term as Senate
Majority Leader. His duties will include overseeing the legislative agenda,
developing policies and strategies for the Senate Republican Caucus, and playing
a key role in floor debates. He will also play a major role in negotiating
issues with the Administration and House of Representatives and in supervising
action on the Senate floor.
Pileggi was first elected to the Senate in a Special Election held on October
1, 2002. Prior to his election to the Senate, Senator Pileggi served as
Mayor of the City of Chester from 1998 to 2002.
Leadership of the Senate Appropriations Committee, one of the most
powerful of the standing committees, will go to Senator Jake Corman (R-34).
The committee reviews all legislation for its fiscal impact and plays a crucial
role in developing the state budget.
Senator Jane Clare Orie (R-40) was again elected Majority Whip.
Her duties include acting as assistant floor leader, working to gain support for
legislation and assuring that Republican policies and strategies are maintained
through the cooperative efforts of the majority caucus.
Senator Mike Waugh (R-28) will serve as Majority Caucus Chairman
for the 2009-2010 legislative session. As chairman, he will preside over
Republican Caucus meetings to discuss bills and amendments and to develop caucus
strategy.
As the Senate Majority Caucus Secretary, Senator Bob Robbins (R-50)
will oversee all executive nominations submitted to the Senate for
confirmation. He will coordinate the review of the background and experience of
nominees and ensure that proper documentation is submitted.
Senate Republicans have maintained a 29-20 majority in the state Senate, with
a special election to be held to fill the Senate seat in the 29th District.
Five new Republican senators will take office in January. They are
Senator-elect Rich Alloway, Senator-elect Lloyd Smucker,
Senator-elect Elder Vogel, Jr., Senator-elect Kim Ward and
Senator-elect Gene Yaw.
CONTACT:
CAROL MARAVIC (717) 787-6725
STEVE MACNETT (717) 787-8511
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