Senator Pippy, along with other elected officials, speak in support of the 911th Airlift Wing. The press conference was held to outline the efforts that are being undertaken to save the base in light of recommendation for closing by the BRAC Commission.

Senator Pippy (joined from left to right by Congressman Tim Murphy, Senator Rick Santorum, and Congresswoman Melissa Hart) continues to speak to the importance of maintaining our local military installations.

Senator Pippy is pictured with Student Council members from Brooke Elementary School in the Moon Area School District, during a visit to speak about leadership and community service.

Senator Pippy speaks about the importance of maintaining the current military bases in and around Western Pennsylvania during a press conference.

The press conference was held ahead of the next round of federal government Base Realignments and Closures to be executed in 2005. For more info, see the petition in the Important Information area of the homepage.

Senator Pippy speaks to McLellan Elementary students about his job as a legislator and his service in Kuwait and Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Senator Pippy greets a participant during his recent Student Government Seminar.

Senator Pippy explains the legislative process to local high school students during his recent Student Government Seminar.

Senator Pippy speaks with a student following his recent Student Government Seminar at Robert Morris University.

Senator Pippy presents a Senate citation to United States Astronaut Lieutenant Colonel Mike Fincke, recognizing his outstanding accomplishments.

Lt. Col. Fincke is an Emsworth native who recently returned from a mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS - Expedition-9). He visited McLellan Elementary in Pleasant Hills to speak about his journey from growing up in Western PA to his mission aboard the ISS.

Senator Pippy welcomed the Bethel Park High School Varsity Hockey Team to the Capitol on May 10, 2005 and congratulated the team on capturing the 2005 Penguins Cup (PIHL) Class AAA Ice Hockey Championship and the 2005 Pennsylvania Cup Class AAA State Ice Hockey Championship. In honor of the team's accomplishment, Senator Pippy commissioned a Senate citation commemorating their succesful season.

Senator Pippy is pictured with Mt. Lebanon resident Jimmy Mullen and his parents while presenting Jimmy with a Senate Citation.

The citation recognizes Jimmy for his accomplishments at the 2004 Keystone Games. He was named Most Outstanding Player in Lacrosse (male) while leading his team to a gold medal in the tournament.

The Center for Theater Arts' Broadway Kids perform during Senator Pippy's Family Fun Fest

Senator Pippy looks on as children and parents build flower planters at the Family Fun Fest.

Children take part in arts and crafts activities during the Family Fest at Upper St. Clair High School.

Senator Pippy refines his technique on the Family Tyes fly fishing simulator during his recent Family Fun Fest.

The South Hills Junior Orchestra held an open rehearsal at Upper St. Clair High School during Senator Pippy's recent Family Fun Fest.

Senator Pippy looks on as his daughter Katelyn and others pet a python during the Family Fun Fest.

The snake was among several animals that the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium brought to visit.

Senator Pippy delivers remarks during the dedication and grand opening of the Port Authority's new park and ride garage in Bethel Park.

Representatives of SMC Business Councils Eileen Anderson (far left) and MaryAnn White (out of frame right) meet with Senator Pippy

and his Legislative Director Cheryl Saylor. SMC Business Councils presented over 650 signatures in support of health care reform.

Senator Pippy (second from right) pauses for a photo-op while volunteering at the Pittsburgh Kids Triathlon held at Allegheny County's South Park on July 16, 2005. The Triathlon benefits Habitat for Humanity. Pictured from left to right: Frank Polito (Comcast), Dana Barone (Event Director), Congressman Tim Murphy, Senator Pippy, and Andrew Stockey (WTAE-TV).

Senator Pippy looks on during a press conference on September 6, 2005 to announce the reintroduction of the Stop Taxing Our Properties (S.T.O.P.) legislation for the 2005-2006 legislative session. Senator Pippy is a consponsor of the S.T.O.P. legislative package, which seeks to eliminate property taxes.

Senator Pippy stops to take a picture with library patrons during a recent tour of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library in honor of National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Pictured with the Senator are, from left to right, Mt. Lebanon residents Jessica Armstrong and her mother Robin Armstrong, and Library Director Cythia Richey.

Senator Pippy talks with constituents during a recent tour of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Library Director Cyntha Richey (standing) invited the Senator to tour the library in honor of National Library Card Sign-Up Month.

Senator Pippy poses with Bethel Park Mayor Cliff Morgan (far left), County Councilman Vince Gastgeb (middle), and members of the Bethel Park Softball Association (BPSA). The BPSA was presented with a grant to fund repairs of Miner's Field.

Senator Pippy is pictured with Matthew Mackowiak (left) his sister Emily (center) and parents Bernie and Eileen Mackowiak (right). Matthew, a student at Neil Armstrong Elementary School in Bethel Park, won first place in the World Food Day 2005 Poster Contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

Area seniors take part in Senator Pippy's annual Senior Expo at Library Fire Hall in South Park. The event features over 70 representatives from state agencies and area businesses that serve senior needs.

Senator Pippy greets a visitor during his annual Senior Expo at Library Fire Hall in South Park Township.

Senator Pippy and several visitors gather information from a vendor during the 2005 Senior Expo at Library Fire Hall.