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 | Green ThumbThompson helps plant flowers at the intersection of College Avenue (Route 26) and University Drive in State College. The event was part of Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s garden and green space planting project on May 22, 2010. |
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, announced today that Matthew T. Galsick, 17, of Wilcox has accepted a fully qualified appointment for admission to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. Matthew is the son of Judy and Thomas Galsick and currently is a senior at Johnsonburg Area High School.
Washington, D.C.—The Reverend Doctor Clyde Mighells, pastor of the Lighthouse Reformed Church in Howard, today gave the opening prayer as the Guest Chaplain before the U.S. House of Representatives. He was invited to take part in this honor by U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard.
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, today learned the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the University Park Airport in State College, a $251,690 grant for the second phase of construction for a new Air Traffic Control Tower (ACTC).
Washington, D.C.—A resolution honoring Lock Haven University on its 140th anniversary today passed the U.S. House of Representatives by voice vote under the sponsorship of U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard.
“It was a pleasure for me to introduce this resolution for a school known for its excellent academic standards,” said Thompson. “All three of my sons have attended LHU at various times in their academic careers, and my oldest, Parker, is a graduate.”
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, who led the fight against tolling Interstate 80, today applauded the decision by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to reject the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s application to toll I-80.
Pennsylvania's One Book Every Young Child literacy campaign:In support of Pennsylvania's One Book Every Young Child literacy campaign, U.S. Congressman Glenn Thompson reads to children at the Punxsutawney Head Start IV Center. Thompson read What a Treasure!, a picture book by Jane and Will Hillenbrand that illustrates the pleasures of friendship.
Washington, D.C.—Erick Coolidge of Wellsboro has been named vice chairman of the newly created Dairy Advisory Commission under the U.S. Department of Agriculture. U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, nominated Coolidge to the Commission back in September 2009, and he won the position in January of this year.
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, today announced that his district office staff will travel to various sites across the 5th Congressional District in the next few weeks, to hold constituent hours. While Thompson maintains two full time district offices in Bellefonte and Titusville, he is committed to bringing constituent services to every one of the 17 counties in the district by offering this face-to-face time with staff in different locations.
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, today applauded the decision by Judge Sean McLaughlin, of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, denying the motions for reconsideration by the U.S. Forest Service on McLaughlin’s December 15, 2009 decision. That decision allowed drilling to continue in the Allegheny National Forest.