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In this Update:
Memorial Day in the 37th DistrictBethel Park Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
I was proud to attend the Bethel Park Memorial Day ceremony and parade. Thanks to all who organized and participated in the parade and ceremony to honor our nation’s fallen heroes. Check out more photos from the ceremony here. Collier Township Memorial Day Ceremony
Collier Township held their Memorial Day ceremony this past Monday morning. Thank you to the local veterans and community members who attended to support this meaningful event to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Check out more photos from the ceremony here. Sewickley Memorial Day Parade
The 2026 Sewickley Memorial Day Parade was a success! Many neighbors and community members came together to honor the true meaning of this holiday. Check out more photos from the parade here. McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority Memorial Day Ceremony
I also want to thank McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority for hosting such a great Memorial Day ceremony for veterans and first responders last weekend. It was a special evening to honor those who have served at home and abroad. Check out more photos from the ceremony here. Glenfield Valley Veterans Association Memorial Day Ceremony
Thank you to the Glenfield Valley Veterans Association for hosting a meaningful ceremony in honor of Memorial Day. Check out more photos from the ceremony here. Next Up ➡️ Pittsburgh’s Fourth of July celebration! 🎆Our city’s Independence Day festivities were voted #1 by the USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards “Best Fourth of July Celebration.” America250PA Podcast: Answering the Call: A Memorial Day Conversation
Thanks to America250PA for highlighting so many uniquely Pennsylvania stories as we head into our nation’s semiquincentennial celebration. I was honored to be a guest on their podcast series to talk about my military service, PA’s military history, and the sacrifice of those who never made it home. Listen to the full episode here. WWII Veteran, Emily Drake, Awarded RMU Honorary Degree
At the Robert Morris University commencement ceremony, 100-year-old WWII veteran, Emily Drake, was awarded an honorary degree. Emily was enrolled at Robert Morris in 1944 when she dropped out to enlist in the U.S. Army to join the war effort and never finished her degree. Congratulations to Emily on this incredible recognition! Check out more photos from the ceremony here. Fourth Annual Women Veterans Day Commemoration
Next week, we recognize Women Veterans Appreciation Day. Thank you to all the women veterans for their service to our country. The fourth annual Women Veterans Day Commemoration to honor the service, sacrifice, and contributions of women who have served in the U.S. military will be held at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on June 10 at 11:30 a.m. A virtual “What Service Means to Me” display featuring pictures of and reflections from women veterans will be available online here beginning June 8. Read more about this special commemoration here. Display of the Constitutional Preambles in Schools
In May, the Senate passed legislation requiring the posting of the preambles of the U.S. Constitution and the Pennsylvania Constitution in the entranceway of public school buildings. I was proud to vote in favor of both bills to ensure Pennsylvania students are reminded of the historical significance of these key documents. Read more about Senate Bill 250 and Senate Bill 598. Nearly $600 Million in Infrastructure Improvements Approved by VA
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) approved $596 million in VA infrastructure improvements in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The funds will be used by VA medical facilities to improve operational capability and overall healthcare delivery by making significant upgrades. This includes funds for 24 projects for Pennsylvania’s VA medical facilities to renovate a prosthetics lab in Altoona, replace a roof in Butler, replace windows in Lebanon, repair a heat exchanger in Philadelphia, structural reinforcements in Pittsburgh, and more. Baseball Season Deals
Many Major League Baseball teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies, offer discounted tickets to veterans. Minor league teams do as well, including our local Washington Wild Things, which offer a daily discount of $10 for military servicemen and women. Easier Access to CDL Training for Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs implemented part of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (Dole Act) to improve how certain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training programs are approved for VA education benefits. Previously, new CDL training locations were required to meet the full approval requirements of a new CDL training program, which included a two-year minimum operating period, and have its site approved by the appropriate state approving agency before being able to enroll G.I. Bill students. Now, new CDL training locations can be exempt from this two-year operating period requirement if they:
Currently, these changes apply only to CDL programs, but the VA will be studying the impact to determine whether this could be applied to other vocational programs in the future. PA Hero Walk
The PA Hero Walk – a 320-mile segmented fundraising walk across Pennsylvania to raise money to help veterans with basic necessities including utility bills, housing, and more – will take place from June 7 through June 20. Since beginning in 2009, the PA Hero Walk has raised over $2.95 million towards their mission of helping Pennsylvania veterans from all branches and eras. Learn more about the PA Hero Walk here. Celebrating the U.S. Army’s Birthday
This year on June 14th, we will celebrate the U.S. Army’s 251st birthday! Thank you to all our soldiers for your service, both past and present. Anniversary of The Battle of Belleau Wood
In June 1918, Marines fought ferociously at Belleau Wood, France, halting a major German advance during World War I. Their bravery earned them the nickname “Devil Dogs” from the enemy, and cemented the Corps’ legacy of courage under fire. 108 years later, the battle remains one of the most honored in Marine history. Armed Forces Day
May 16 was Armed Forces Day where we thank the Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force for their service and sacrifice to protect our country and the freedoms we cherish. Remembering D-Day
On June 6, we remember those who lost their lives on D-Day, the allied invasion of Europe during WWII. Over 2,500 Americans were killed, the largest loss of American life in a single day of a foreign war. D-Day was a pivotal moment in the United States and its allies’ mission to liberate occupied Europe. May we always remember the significance of this historic day, and may we never forget those who gave their lives for it.
I’m proud to represent you in Harrisburg. Please contact me if my team can assist you with any state-level issues or services, including PennDOT, PA Department of Revenue, PA Department of Aging, PA State Treasury, etc. I’m always happy to hear from constituents, but if you need assistance or have concerns regarding a federal issue, you may want to contact your U.S. Senators and/or your member in the U.S. House of Representatives. Thank you. |
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