Penn Ag Democrats

PLAN NOW: JEFFERSON-JACKSON DAY LUNCHEON

Our Jefferson-Jackson Day Luncheon is January 5th, 2008 at Noon in the VIP Room at the Farm Show Complex. Auditor General Jack Wagner (photo right) is the special guest speaker.

Reservations can be made by e-mailing KeithBierly@yahoo.com or mailing the $25.00 check to Penn Ag Democrats, P.O.Box 397, Centre Hall, Pa. 16828

About Auditor General: JACK WAGNER
Wagner worn in as Pennsylvania's 50th elected Auditor General on January 18, 2005, Jack Wagner brings 25 years of public service to his new role as the Commonwealth's independent fiscal watchdog. Wagner identified job retention and growth, health care, and public safety as his administration's top priorities. 'Improving the performance of government so that it improves the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians is my mission," Wagner said.

Before he was elected Auditor General, Jack Wagner had represented Allegheny County as a State Senator since May, 1994. He served in the leadership of the State Senate and as the Democratic Chairman of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee. He also served on the Appropriations; Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness; Rules and Executive Nominations; and Policy Committees.

Wagner was a member of the Pittsburgh City Council for 10 years, representing all city neighborhoods. He was born and reared in the Beechview neighborhood. He was Pittsburgh City Council's President from 1990-93.

A Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Wagner received a Purple Heart and other military commendations while serving in the Vietnam War from 1966-68. Following his military service, Wagner graduated from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Safety Management in 1974. While a student at IUP, Wagner worked as a paramedic with Citizens Ambulance Service. He received the Distinguished Alumni Award from IUP for service to the community and the University in 1994.

He serves on the boards of the Senator John Heinz History Center, the Obediah Cole Foundation for Prostate Cancer, the Veterans Leadership Program, the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, and Sharing and Caring, Inc. He is a member of the German American National Congress, Italian Sons and Daughters of America, Knights of Equity, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Lions Club, Elks Club, and Moose Club.

Governor Rendell tells the crowd that Senator Casey is "worth his weight in gold" to Pennsylvania in the United States Senate.

Doug Kilgore, Seamus McCaffery, Ron Folino, Christine Donohue, Debra Todd and Jack Wagner listen as Secretary Dennis Wolff addresses the Penn Ag Democrats.

Union Support...Tom Strebel shakes hands with Senator Casey during the Penn Ag Democrats Picnic on August 15th, 2007 in Centre County.

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Senator Casey began his remarks at the Picnic with reflections on his recent trip to Iraq.

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