Honoring Former Representative Jim Gallen


Rep. Gillen talks about the importance of House Bill 1776, the Property Tax Independence Act, and how it would benefit the Commonwealth's citizens.
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Rep. Mark Gillen recently toured the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) Education Centre to meet the staff and join the children in some of their activities. Rep. Gillen held an Open House at his district office, where he talked with constituents and listened to their comments and thoughts. Rep. Gillen participated in the Property Tax Independence rally in the Main Rotunda of the state Capitol, where Rep. Jim Cox (at podium) spoke about House Bill 1776 and property taxpayers from across the Commonwealth shared personal stories and urged for the complete replacement of school property taxes. Rep. Gillen participated in the Property Tax Independence rally in the Main Rotunda of the state Capitol, where Rep. Jim Cox (at podium) spoke about House Bill 1776 and property taxpayers from across the Commonwealth shared personal stories and urged for the complete replacement of school property taxes. Rep. Mark Gillen attended the Berks Visiting Nurses 2012 Health Care Champion Breakfast, where he joined the group in honoring Dr. Michael Baxter for his service to the community. Rep. Gillen spoke at the news conference unveiling House Bill 1776, the Property Tax Independence Act. Rep. Gillen congratulated some of the fine men and women who were honored at the 11th Annual Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department's Recognition and Scholarship Banquet. Following the banquet Rep. Gillen had a chance to talk with Exeter Fire Department Chief Robert Jordan. The House approved a bill Rep. Gillen co-sponsored that would rename a portion of state Route 422 in honor of Berks County Sheriff Department Deputy Kyle Pagerly, a resident of Cumru Township, who was killed in the line of duty in the summer of 2011 while serving a warrant. During Rep. Gillen’s visit to the 911 dispatch station in Steelton, he had an opportunity to meet with and talk to some of the men and women who help keep Pennsylvania communities safe. Rep. Gillen recently visited the 911 dispatch station in Steelton during a tour scheduled with the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. Rep. Gillen and Gov. Tom Corbett toured Viwinco, a Caernarvon Township window maker. After touring the Caernarvon Township-based Viwinco window maker company with Gov. Tom Corbett, Rep. Gillen met with constituent workers employed at the facility. Rep. Gillen testified before the House Appropriations Committee about the governor's budget proposal. Gillen forcefully argued that properly addressing the school property tax problem must be a top priority because all other issues pale in comparison when a homeowner has lost his or her house due to an inability to pay this burdensome levy. Rep. Gillen and his family enjoyed attending the Exeter Winter Carnival, a festival to raise money for Exeter athletics. Gillen and his daughter, Liberty, had their picture taken with some Exeter students. Rep. Gillen participated in a ceremonial bill signing event with other co-sponsors where Gov. Tom Corbett penned his name on legislation providing for pipeline safety standards. Rep. Gillen met and interviewed Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture George Greig at the Farm Show in January. At the Department of Agriculture’s Public Officials Day Luncheon, Rep. Gillen spoke with Casey Hall, 2011-2012 president of Pennsylvania’s Future Farmers of America. Rep. Gillen spoke with residents of The Heritage at Green Hills and answered questions during a recent town hall meeting. Rep. Gillen and his daughter, Liberty, met with Secretary of Agriculture George Greig and Twin Valley High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members and advisers at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Pictured from left to right are: Patricia Meyers, a Twin Valley biology teacher; Amber Wolnomiejski; James McGinnis III; Nicole Marinos, a FFA adviser; Secretary of Agriculture Greig; Gillen and daughter; Kaysi LaFollette; and Miranda Kane. Rep. Gillen greeted and introduced on the floor of the House three American patriots who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and served in the Armed Forces during World War II. From left to right are Joseph Lockard, Joseph DeLucia, Gillen and Lyle Koenig. The veterans were in Harrisburg on Dec. 7 in recognition of the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Rep. Gillen met with Young-mok Kim, the consul general of the Republic of Korea, who spoke before the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Rep. Gillen met with Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman Hugues Dionne, who was part of a delegation that met with the speaker of the House, the governor and other various state agencies to discuss ways the United States and Canada can work together to build a better common future. A group of fourth-grade students and staff from Robeson Elementary School visited the state Capitol. Rep. Gillen and the students had a chance to have their picture taken on the staircase in the Main Capitol Rotunda. Rep. Gillen was pleased to meet with a group of fourth-grade students and staff from Robeson Elementary School during the students’ recent trip to Harrisburg. Rep. Gillen talked with some of the soldiers during a Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee tour of Fort Indiantown Gap. In addition to viewing the facility and learning about the training site, Gillen and the other committee members were briefed about the challenges facing veterans and the upcoming missions of the Pennsylvania National Guard. Rep. Gillen and other members of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee visited the Red Cross House in Philadelphia to learn about the facility's role in emergency situations. Rep. Gillen attended a meeting with Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Barry Schoch and other local leaders where they discussed the need for improvements to Route 222 north. Rep. Gillen and members of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee learned about the Southeastern Veterans’ Center during a recent visit to the facility. Rep. Gillen and his staff - (from left) Lois Theisinger, Anne Timpe, Jule Morris and Michelle Clabaugh - are here to serve. Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks) was in Harrisburg on Monday for a ceremonial bill-signing event where Gov. Tom Corbett penned his signature on the local lawmaker’s farmland preservation bill. Rep. Gillen met with Major General Wesley Craig, Adjutant General of the Pennsylvania National Guard, as part of Pennsylvania's celebration of National Guard Day. Rep. Gillen hosted the Mobile Vet Center at his Berks County district office. The event allowed military veterans and their families from the area to ask questions and receive information about programs and services tailored specifically for them. Rep. Gillen talked with two veterans outside the Mobile Vet Center at his Berks County district office. As the son of a World War II veteran, Gillen holds a special place in his heart for all United States military veterans. The Mobile Vet Center event provided an opportunity for local military veterans and their families to learn about programs and services tailored specifically for them. Many people picked up informational pamphlets and were able to ask questions and receive answers. Local businesses generously donated the food for the Mobile Vet Center event at Rep. Gillen’s district office. Rep. Gillen recently met with the Pennsylvania Zoological Council and learned about various species of animals and their endangered status. Rep. Gillen congratulated the West Chester Henderson School District academic team, which took first place in the annual Pennsylvania Academic Competition in Harrisburg. Gillen (back row, far left) had his photo taken with the team on the floor of the House of Representatives following the win. Students from Wilson School District recently participated in the 20th annual Pennsylvania Academic Competition at the state Capitol in Harrisburg. As host of the 20th annual Pennsylvania Academic Competition, Rep. Gillen had the opportunity to welcome students from across the Commonwealth who came to the State Capitol on May 5 to compete in the academic competition. Rep. Mark Gillen had his picture taken with Luigi Scotto, the Consul General of Italy, who was in Harrisburg to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy. Rep. Gillen visited The Highlands, a local retirement community to answer questions on a variety of subjects including property taxes, the upcoming budget, and what resources his office can provide for seniors. Pictured is Gillen speaking with a couple of the residents. Rep. Gillen had a packed house for his recent event at the district office. Gillen invited people to join him for an Open House to talk about issues facing the district and the Commonwealth. More than 200 people showed up at Rep. Gillen's district office Open House, making the event a huge success. Rep. Gillen provided information about what is going on in the state Capitol during the Open House. Always looking out for taxpayers (both their wallets and their stomachs), Rep. Gillen's district office staff made and brought some of the food for the Open House. On April 5, the House unanimously approved legislation authored by Rep. Karen Boback and supported by Rep. Gillen to recognize the Honor and Remember Flag as a symbol of the service and sacrifice of all fallen U.S. Armed Forces personnel since the nation’s founding. Boback and Gillen displayed the flag in the House chamber. If the legislation is approved by the Senate and signed into law by Gov. Tom Corbett, the flag will be displayed in Soldiers Grove at the state Capitol. Rep. Gillen met with Pat Haplin-Murphy, president and founder of the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. Rep. Gillen attended a Great Reading Chamber of Commerce lunch featuring House Transportation Committee Chairman Rick Geist, where they discussed transportation issues concerning Berks County. Rep. Gillen visited the Daniel Boone Homestead for its Charter Day on March 13. Rep. Gillen recently sat down with House Appropriations Committee Chairman Bill Adolph (R-Delaware) to review and discuss Gov. Tom Corbett's budget proposal. Rep. Gillen visited Robeson Elementary School to tour the library and hear students present some of the projects they were working on. During a recent visit to Robeson Elementary School, Rep. Gillen read a book to the children. During his visit to Robeson Elementary School, Rep. Gillen watched students like these two make presentations while dressed up in costumes. Rep. Gillen presented a House citation to Brandon Butterbaugh at his Eagle Scout ceremony. Never too busy to get his hands dirty, Rep. Mark Gillen hangs the sign outside of the district office. Residents are encouraged to stop by for help with state government-related issues. Rep. Gillen met with students from the Berks Career & Technology Center during their recent visit to the state Capitol. Rep. Gillen was joined by his wife, Kim; his mother, Concetta; and his four daughters on swearing-in day. Here, the group stops to have its picture taken in the House chamber. Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks) on Tuesday, Jan. 4, was sworn into office as his wife, Kim, held the Bible. Twenty-one new Republican legislators will join the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2011-2012 session.
 
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