Michael Geer from the PA Family Institute reports: I am pleased to share the great news that the Pennsylvania Marriage Protection Amendment, SB 1250, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee Tues. morning (3-18-08) by a 10-4 vote.
This is the first of many hurdles for the Amendment; next stop is the Senate Appropriations Committee, then the full Senate floor for a vote, and then, should it pass there, the House. So there is much work to be done in contacting State Senators and Representatives.
In the meantime, it's time to say thanks. First, thanks to God for this great result, and answering prayer.
Second, thanks to all of you who have prayed, written, visited, and even attended the hearing and vote at the Capitol. It made a great difference, and we need to keep up the pace.
The Senators who supported the bill are likely to face strong, targeted criticism. They need to hear the support and thanks of their constituents. Please take a moment to thank these Senators and to encourage their continued support.
PLEASE contact the following Senators to thank them for their YES vote to pass the Pennsylvania Marriage Protection Amendment out of committee, and encourage their continued support through the process.
Sen. Stewart Greenleaf, Chair, Capitol: (717) 787-6599 - local 215-471-0490 sgreenleaf@pasen.gov
Sen. Mary Jo White, Vice Chair Capitol: (717) 787-9684 - local 814-432-4345 mwhite@pasen.gov
Sen. Joseph B. Scarnati (Co-Sponsor) Capitol: (717) 787-7084 - local 814-726-7201 jscarnati@pasen.gov
Sen. John R. Gordner (Co-Sponsor) Capitol: (717) 787-8928 - local 570-784-3464 jgordner@pasen.gov
Sen. Jane Clare Orie Capitol: (717) 787-6538 - local 412-630-9466 jorie@pasen.gov
Sen. Jeffery E. Piccola (Co-Sponsor) Capitol: (717) 787-6801 - local 717-896-7714 jpiccola@pasen.gov
Sen. John C. Rafferty, Jr. Capitol: (717) 787-1398 - local 610-831-8830 jrafferty@pasen.gov Sen. Lisa M. Boscola Capitol: (717) 787-4236 - local610-868-8667 boscola@pasenate.com
Sen. Michael J. Stack Capitol: (717) 787-9608 - local 215-281-2539 stack@pasenate.com
Sen. J. Barry Stout Capitol: (717) 787-1463 local - 724-225-5400 stout@pasenate.com
These are the Senators who voted no. Please encourage them to change their position on future votes.
Sen. Jay Costa, Minority Chair Capitol: (717) 787-7683 - local 412-241-6690 costa@pasenate.com
Sen. Patrick M. Browne Capitol: (717) 787-1349 - local 610-821-8468 pbrowne@pasen.gov
Sen. Jane M. Earl Capitol: (717) 787-8927 - local 814-453-2515 jearll@pasen.gov
Sen. Wayne D. Fontana Capitol: (717) 787-5300 - local 412-344-2551 fontana@pasenate.com
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