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Wagner Professional Building
73 South White St., Suite 2
Brookville, PA 15825
Phone: (814) 849-8008

109 Indiana Street, Suite 3
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Telephone: (814) 938-4225

Capitol Office
Room 161A, East Wing
PO Box 202066
Harrisburg PA 17120-2066
Phone: (717) 787-3845
 
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It was my honor to present Punxsutawney sisters Samantha and Danielle Griebel with official House citations in recognition of their many outstanding achievements on the basketball court and at the Elks Hoop Shoots competitions. As the 2017-18 session of the House of Representatives gets underway, I was honored to accept a certificate in recognition of my perfect attendance for the previous two years. Presenting the award is House Majority Whip Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). On Jan. 10, the Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation presented 28 college students with $3,500 Agricultural Education scholarships, including Garrett Livingston from Smicksburg Borough. Garrett is currently a senior at Iowa State University, majoring in Animal Science, and would like to have a career in the swine industry. On Jan. 10, the Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation presented 28 college students with $3,500 Agricultural Education scholarships, including Kara Zolocsik from Dayton. Kara is currently a junior at Penn State University, majoring in Animal Science, and wants to become a pharmacist for cattle. During the 101st Pennsylvania Farm Show, I was also able to meet up with students from the Brockway Future Farmers of America and 4-H groups. Many thanks to two of my newest friends, Dave and Turbo, who after a brief conversation, drove me to a strong third place finish in my first-ever Celebrity Draft Horse Competition at the 101st Pennsylvania Farm Show. I was honored to receive the Green Legislative Torchbearers Award from Americans for Prosperity - Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) for my “A” voting record during the 2015-16 legislative session to consistently cut wasteful spending, lower the tax burden, increase worker freedom, and put Pennsylvanians in charge of Pennsylvania’s energy regulations. Pictured with me are AFP-PA Director of Policy Anna McCauslin and AFP-PA State Director Beth Anne Mumford. Recently, I participated in an assembly at Brockway Elementary School to honor sixth grade student Grace Preston for being named one of Pennsylvania’s top two youth volunteers of 2016 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards—a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Grace has impacted the lives of countless local shelter animals by raising more than $4,000 over the past three years by selling homemade dog treats, cat toys, and flea and tick repellent. Congratulations and best wishes for future success Grace! I was honored to receive my first-ever Guardian of Small Business Award from PA NFIB Executive Director Kevin Shivers in recognition of my 100 percent small business voting record during the 2015-16 legislative session. Dush Livestock Sale Photo Caption: Congratulations to Brandon Duthit, who raised the reserve prize-winning lamb at the 2016 Jefferson County Fair livestock auction and also to Toni Smith from Laurel Valley Dairy Farm who was first runner-up in the Fair Queen competition. I was greatly honored to recognize Mackenzie Bart (center), an extraordinary young woman from Brockway, on the floor of the Pennsylvania House for her many outstanding accomplishments as Miss Ohio 2014 and now as a senior at Ohio State University studying to become a broadcast meteorologist. Also pictured are Mackenzie’s proud parents, Janice and Randy Bart. I had the privilege of recognizing the 2015-16 PIAA State Class AA Champion Brookville Area High School Wrestling team and their coaches on the House floor. To their great credit, the Raiders finished their season with a perfect 29-0 record. I had the privilege of recognizing Samantha Griebel, a straight “A,” third-grade student at Saints Cosmas and Damian Catholic School, for capturing first place in the 8 through 9-year-old girls division at the 2016 Elks National Hoop Shoot competition, which was held in Chicago. Due to this stellar accomplishment, Samantha’s name will be permanently inscribed at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. I had a wonderful time reading to students at Growin' Grace Christian Preschool in Brookville. During my first-ever state budget testimony presented before the House Appropriations Committee, I called for an independent forensic accounting investigation of the Commonwealth’s spending throughout 2015-16 state budget impasse. Recently, I participated in an assembly at Brockway Elementary School to honor sixth grade student Grace Preston for being named one of Pennsylvania’s top two youth volunteers of 2016 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards—a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Grace has impacted the lives of countless local shelter animals by raising more than $4,000 over the past three years by selling homemade dog treats, cat toys, and flea and tick repellent. Congratulations and best wishes for future success Grace! I had a great time co-hosting this year's Indiana County Job Fair with House Majority Leader Dave Reed, Sen. Don White and Rep. Jeff Pyle at the S&T Bank Arena. On Oct. 23, I co-hosted my first Indiana County Senior Expo with House Majority Leader Dave Reed and Sen. Don White. It was my pleasure to visit with many of the nearly 600 local seniors at the S&T Bank Arena in White Township. Special thanks to the more than 90 vendors that provided a variety of information to everyone in attendance and to all who volunteered or donated items for this annual event! On Labor Day, I joined with area veterans and local officials for the official dedication of the Summerville Veterans Memorial Bridge. The newly rebuilt bridge over the Red Bank Creek in Summerville Borough was dedicated in honor of the 120 veterans buried in cemeteries in Summerville, as well as all of the citizens of the borough and surrounding area who have served or are currently serving our nation in the armed forces. It was so named under Act 29 of 2015, which I was honored to help shepherd into law earlier this year. Photo courtesy of Matthew Triponey and The Punxsutawney Spirit. As part of this year’s <a href="http://www.paonebook.org/?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fwww.paonebook.org&utm_campaign=Dush+Vows+to+Protect+PA+Coal+Jobs+from+Regulatory+Overreach" target="_blank">PA One Book program</a>, I had the privilege of serving as guest reader to a wonderful group of children at the Weather Discovery Center in Punxsutawney. Congratulations to Brookville’s Kyle Yates who was recently honored at the state Capitol with a special photography exhibit hosted by the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation. Kyle’s photograph titled “Nature’s Palette Clear Creek State Park (Bridge in Sunlight)” was awarded the Best in Show – Critics’ Choice Award in the foundation’s Through the Seasons 2014 Photo Contest. Isaac Wilson, pictured with me here, is a member of the Brookville Senior High School swim team who surpassed my 36-year old varsity record in the 500 freestyle at this year’s District 9 championships. Issac is a great young man and I’m grateful he gave me the opportunity to be present to help him remove my name from the Record Board. Photo courtesy of Rich Rhoades, Courier Express/Jeffersonian Democrat. Joined by family and friends, Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) today took the oath of office to represent the people of the 66th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Joining me for the official grand opening of my Main St. Brookville district office (from left to right) are Brookville Mayor Dick Beck, Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jamie Barger and Dianne Welsh who will continue to serve District 66 residents as my district office manager. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Photo courtesy of Jeffersonian Democrat Editor Randy Bartley. Joining me for the official grand opening of my Punxsutawney district office (from left to right) are Punxsutawney Mayor Rich Alexander, Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michele Neal , and Joanna Boarts, who will continue to serve District 66 residents as my district office manager. Photo courtesy of courtesy of Destiny Pifer, The Punxsutawney Spirit.
 
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