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For Immediate
Release
1/2/07
CONTACT:
PA
Senate Republican Communications
(717) 787-6725
Remarks
of Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi
for
Nomination of Sen. Joe Scarnati as President Pro Tempore
Our
first responsibility under the Constitution, the election of a President
Pro Tempore, is not a decision casually made.
The
times change, the membership changes, but the high standards for
responsible and responsive leadership remain the same. A strong sense
of ethics, the capacity for fairness, a commitment to effectively
represent this institution, these are the traits we look for in the
individual receiving our support. We count on the President Pro Tempore
to offer the wise counsel that helps us through the contentious moments
and brings us together to produce results that benefit Pennsylvania.
I am
pleased to nominate Senator Joseph B. Scarnati, from Jefferson County,
to serve as President Pro Tempore.
The
qualities that made Joe Scarnati successful in business and trusted in
his community are the qualities that strongly recommend him for our top
leadership position. There is a refreshing honesty in his words and in
his actions. There is a refreshing willingness to move beyond the
conventional wisdom and the entrenched positions to find ways to solve
problems. There is a refreshing appreciation that public service at its
best is a team effort, with many contributing their ideas and energy.
He
comes from a part of the state where the people value thrift, and
practicality, and plain speaking. Joe faithfully represents those
perspectives, and he adds a healthy measure of enthusiasm for shaping
sound policy and meeting our extensive challenges.
Joe
Scarnati has high-quality experience in the Senate. He is well-versed
in the diversity of Pennsylvania, he has handled difficult issues
cooperatively and successfully, and he has demonstrated dependable
leadership capacity. The record reflects that he has worked hard to
bridge differences, he has mastered the art of constructive negotiating,
and he has earned the respect of both sides of the aisle in the process.
This
session begins with high public expectations toward what we must
accomplish, in terms of revisiting lingering problems and renewing the
push for reform measures. There will be a premium on clear principles
to guide our action and on clear-eyed pragmatism to realize the desired
results.
The
Senate has been fortunate to have had a long line of distinguished
individuals, Republicans and Democrats, hold this important position.
We can be confident that Joe Scarnati will carry on this tradition,
serving with integrity and dignity.
I am
honored to place the name of Joseph B. Scarnati in nomination for
President Pro Tempore for the 2007 legislative session.
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