January 26th, 2010
For Immediate Release
Contact: Jason E. High
jhigh@pasen.gov
866-509-EICH (3424)
** NEWS RELEASE**
EICHELBERGER INTRODUCES MARRIAGE AMENDMENT
SB 707 Protects Definition of Marriage in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA – Tuesday, January 26, 2010, State Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr. formally introduced Senate Bill 707, a joint resolution to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to include the definition of marriage as being between one man and one woman.. The bill has 15 co-sponsors, and is expected to be referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
“Pennsylvania voters have the opportunity to decide how they want marriage to be defined and not allow an activist judge to make that decision for them,” Eichelberger said. “Thirty one other states have already gone through a similar process and in each state, the definition of marriage was upheld.”
SB 707 would insert the following language into Article I of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: “Only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid and recognized as a marriage in this Commonwealth.”
As a joint resolution, SB 707 must pass both chambers of the General Assembly in two successive legislative sessions, and will appear as a referendum on the ballot. If passed, the language will be added to the Constitution.
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November 13th, 2009
Looking forward to addressing constituents
On Tuesday, November 17, 2009, Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr. will hold a Town Hall meeting in Hyndman, Pennsylvania primarily focusing on the state budget and the “Marriage Protection Amendment” legislation that he is sponsoring.
“It has been a difficult year for the budget process because of the Governor’s unwillingness to meet a constitutional deadline. This town hall meeting will give me an opportunity to explain the behind-the-scenes process and address concerns. Citizens will also learn about my upcoming legislation, the ‘Marriage Protection Amendment’, and how it will allow them to decide how to define marriage and why it is important to all Pennsylvanians,” says Eichelberger. There will also be time for questions on other subjects from the audience.
WHO: State Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr.
WHAT: Town Hall Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hyndman Fire Hall
Center Street
Hyndman, PA 15545
Media RSVP is appreciated. Please call Legislative Aide, Sharon Turkovich at 814-623-5004 or email sturkovich@pasen.gov.
October 20th, 2009
Contact: Jason High
JHigh@pasen.gov
814-695-8386
**NEWS RELEASE**
Senator Eichelberger to Discuss Budget and Marriage Amendment in Warriors Mark
Looking forward to addressing constituents
On Wednesday, November 4, 2009, Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr. will hold a Town Hall meeting in Warriors Mark, Pennsylvania primarily focusing on the state budget and the “Marriage Protection Amendment”, legislation that he is sponsoring.
“It has been a difficult year for the budget process because of the Governor’s unwillingness to meet a constitutional deadline. This town hall meeting will give me an opportunity to explain the behind-the-scenes process and address concerns. Citizens will also learn about my upcoming legislation, the “Marriage Protection Amendment” and how it will allow them to decide how to define marriage and why it is important to all Pennsylvanians,” says Eichelberger. There will also be time for questions on other subjects from the audience.
WHO: State Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr.
WHAT: Town Hall Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Warriors Mark Fire Hall
4571 Fire Hall Lane
Warriors Mark, PA 16877
Media RSVP is appreciated. Please call Legislative Aide, Wendy Reitz at 814-695-8386 or email wreitz@pasen.gov.
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October 7th, 2009
Will be rescheduled for a later date
Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr’s upcoming Bedford County town hall meeting is being postponed. The meeting, which was scheduled for Thursday, October 8, at the Hyndman Fire Hall, will be rescheduled for a later date.
“It has been a difficult year for the budget process because of the Governor’s unwillingness to meet a constitutional deadline. The Senate is scheduled to be in session every day this week and unfortunately, I have had to change or cancel many events and meetings in the district as negotiations continue. I am looking forward rescheduling the fall Bedford County Town Hall meeting soon,” says Eichelberger.
WHO: State Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr.
WHAT: Town Hall Meeting Cancellation
WHEN: Thursday, October 8, 2009, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hyndman Fire Hall
Center Street
Hyndman, PA 15545
Media RSVP is appreciated. Please call Legislative Aide, Sharon Turkovich at 814-623-5004 or email sturkovich@pasen.gov
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September 28th, 2009
Looking forward to addressing constituents
On Thursday, October 8, 2009, Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr. will hold a Town Hall meeting in Hyndman, Pennsylvania focusing on the state budget and the “Marriage Protection Amendment”, legislation that he is sponsoring.
“It has been a difficult year for the budget process because of the Governor’s unwillingness to meet a constitutional deadline. This town hall meeting will give me an opportunity to explain the behind-the-scenes process and address concerns. Citizens will also learn about my upcoming legislation, the “Marriage Protection Amendment” and how it will allow them to decide how to define marriage and why it is important to all Pennsylvanians,” says Eichelberger.
WHO: State Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr.
WHAT: Town Hall Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, October 8, 2009, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hyndman Fire Hall
Center Street
Hyndman, PA 15545
Media RSVP is appreciated. Please call Legislative Aide, Sharon Turkovich at 814-623-5004 or email sturkovich@pasen.gov.
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