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Rep. Joe Hackett hosts the House Select Committee on School Safety and Security at Sun Valley High School in Aston to better understand the issues faced by educators in Delaware County and Philadelphia in keeping our children safe. Testimony was given by Michael Chitwood of the Upper Darby Police Department; Louis Gentile of the Upper Darby School District; Gail Heinemeyer; Robert Rigby and Charles Maiers of the Ridley School District; Kelly Hodge; Dr. William Hite and Cynthia Dorsey of the School District of Philadelphia; and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey.

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Rep. Joe Hackett presents a citation to Cpl. David Nolan of the Upper Providence Township Police Department on retiring after 28 years. With Hackett and Cpl. David Nolan, center, is Rep. Tom Killion.

Rep. Hackett had the pleasure of visiting Notre Dame de Lourdes where he spoke to the members of the Notre Dame de Lourdes Ladies Senior Group. From left with Rep. Hackett are Marie Welch, Jerry Welch and Frank Scandle.

Rep. Hackett attended the 120th annual commencement ceremonies for Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades. Service was among the core values of Philadelphia philanthropist Isaiah Vansant Williamson, who founded the three-year trade school in 1888. With Hackett is Williamson President, Guy Gardner.

Rep. Hackett presents a certificate to the Associazione Regionale Abruzzese Delco and Delaware Valley to commemorate the 4th Annual Italian-American Heritage Festival at Rose Tree Park in Upper Providence.

On Memorial Day, Rep. Hackett had the honor of remembering the military men and women who gave their lives standing against terror and oppression to carry freedom’s torch in foreign lands at the Brookhaven Borough Memorial Day Ceremony. He thanked the Brookhaven Borough Council, American Legion Post 94, and all those who served and continue to defend our great nation.

Rep. Hackett’s latest business tour took him to Tavani’s Barber Shop, 603 West MacDade Blvd. in Folsom. Tavani's Barbershop provides professional barber services specializing in all hair types and textures, hot Towel shaves, and all other modern and traditional concepts. In the photo with Joe are owners Guy and Danielle Tavani and barbers John Mansi, Zach Prettyman and Sal Guida.

Rep. Joe Hackett attended a promotion ceremony for Sergeant James Reif, center, who is now Lieutenant of the Patrol Division for the Upper Darby Police Department. Upper Darby Mayor Tom Micozzie is on the right.

Rep. Joe Hackett took part in the Senior Community Services sponsored Health and Wellness Fair where he met with Ruth Brower, Mary McKinley and Erica Fooks, all from Brookhaven. The event provided important health and wellness information for seniors and their families, including free osteoporosis heel scans, blood pressure screenings, fall and balance screenings, stroke risk assessments, and Medicare 101 information. Health providers from various organizations such as Crozer Keystone Health System, Keystone Mercy Health Plan, CKHS Cancer Services, CCMC Asthma Management Program, CKHS Emergency, Burn and Trauma Medical Imaging, Action Potential, CKHS Geriatric Mental Health, and many others were also on site.

Rep. Joe Hackett’s latest business tour took him to Exxtra Jewelers LTD, 609 MacDade Blvd., which has been serving Delaware County for almost 30 years, from wedding bands to baby gifts. Now, in these tough times, they also buy gold and silver. Hackett thanked Thomas DiOstilio, Owner of Exxtra Jewelers LTD, center, and Jim DiOstilio for their dedication to the community.

Rep. Joe Hackett took part in Brookhaven Borough’s Holiday Parade Night at Zac’s Hamburgers in Aston. A percentage of each paid bill that night was donated to the Brookhaven Holiday parade, which takes place each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. With Joe are Vawn Donaway, Chairman of Parade Committee, and Dawn Jones, Parade Committee Member.

Rep. Joe Hackett joins former Gov. Tom Ridge at the dedication ceremony for the Delaware County Veterans Memorial on West Chester Pike in Newtown Square. Each of the memorial’s nine columns represents a war and contains engraved quotations from presidents, generals and local veterans. The Wall of Prayers pays tribute to soldiers and veterans from Newtown Square and those killed in action from Delaware County. The memorial is near West Chester Pike and Alice Grim Blvd. in Newtown Square.

More than 300 residents brought more than five tons of paper to be safely destroyed at a shredder and recycling event held by Rep. Joe Hackett (R-Delaware) on Saturday, May 4 at Hackett’s Brookhaven office at the Brookhaven Borough Building, 2 Cambridge Road. Hackett teamed with Brookhaven Borough, Covanta Energy Corporation and Wiggins Shredding Services for the free Drop-Off Electronic Collection and Community Shred Events to fight fraud and identity theft. From left, Michele Raimo, Hackett’s district office manager; Harry Swayngim, Brookhaven Borough Building manager; Hackett; a representative for Wiggins Shredding; Mary Ann Crawford, Hackett’s District Staff member; and Councilwoman Denise Leslie, Brookhaven Borough Council.

Rep. Joe Hackett hosts the House Select Committee on School Safety and Security at Sun Valley High School in Aston to better understand the issues faced by educators in Delaware County and Philadelphia in keeping our children safe. Testimony was given by Michael Chitwood of the Upper Darby Police Department; Louis Gentile of the Upper Darby School District; Gail Heinemeyer; Robert Rigby and Charles Maiers of the Ridley School District; Kelly Hodge; Dr. William Hite and Cynthia Dorsey of the School District of Philadelphia; and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey.

Rep. Joe Hackett had a great visit with the staff of the Schoolhouse Senior Center, 600 Swarthmore Ave. He thanked Arthur Weisfield, founder, and Kim McDaniel, director, for their service and dedication to helping seniors have a more fulfilling life.

Rep. Joe Hackett joined the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Sonic Drive-In on MacDade Blvd. in Ridley Township. He praised Ridley Township-native Don Welsh and the rest of the partners of Simple Tie Ventures, LP for choosing to open their flagship Delaware County location here.

During a tour of Center City Film & Video (CCFV) in Primos, Delaware County, Rep. Joe Hackett visited “The Chica Show" and met with host Kelly Vrooman in the colorful, quirky "Costume Coop" shop stuffed to the beams with every kind of costume, accessory and prop imaginable. "The Chica Show" is a Sprout Original preschool sitcom that features animation and live-action, and is filmed right here. CCFV is a full service video and interactive production company serving our region for nearly three decades. Together with Comcast, CCFV produces a number of programs at their Primos location for the Sprout Network.

Rep. Joe Hackett reads “The Bus For Us” to the children at Step By Step Learning Center in Morton.

Rep. Joe Hackett at Brookhaven Babe Ruth Baseball’s Opening Day Ceremony and Parade. The two ceremonies were held at Samson Field for Brookhaven Girls Softball and Memorial Park for Brookhaven Baseball. At the event, Hackett thanked Brookhaven Borough for giving the kids the opportunity to experience the thrill of the game and build friendships.

Rep. Joe Hackett continued his tour of local businesses with a visit to the Fresh Stop where he met co-owners Robert Nash and Thomas Goughan. The Fresh Stop, 101 MacDade Blvd., has been serving Ridley for 21 years and specializes in fresh fruits, meats and vegetables from local farms.

During Rep. Hackett’s tour of Melmark Meadows, he had the pleasure of meeting Chris, a wonderful guy who through Melmark receives top notch educational and support services. “They do wonderful work,” Hackett said.

Rep. Hackett met yesterday with the Board of Directors of Pathways to discuss their vision and ensure that they are able to continue providing the excellent service that our community has come to expect from them. From left, Carol Goertzel, Pathways PA CEO; Doreen Storey, executive director United Way of Southeast Delco; Rep Nick Miccarelli; Rep. Hackett; Bruce Oestreich, Pathways board president; Kate Hyzer, executive director of the Delaware County Literacy Council.

Rep. Hackett had the pleasure of touring Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square. From left are Frank Beech, executive director; Marilyn Caltabiano, resident association president; Susan Bell, resident association secretary; Rep. Hackett; Sherry Smyth, CEO; and resident Edward Pizzi.

Rep. Joe Hackett was honored to attend the Court of Honor for Eagle Scouts Alex Schaff and Daniel Lordan. They represent the best of our community.

Rep. Joe Hackett joined Gov. Tom Corbett for a ceremonial signing of the Brad Fox Law, named for the Plymouth Township Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty last September by a felon who obtained his gun illegally. Act 199 of 2012 restores the five-year minimum sentence for people convicted of making repeat straw purchases of firearms. Seated left to right are Rep. Marcy Toepel, prime sponsor of the bill; Gov. Tom Corbett; and Sen. John Rafferty. Standing, left to right, are Reps. Kate Harper, Tom Caltagirone, Tim Briggs, Tom Murt, Mike Vereb, Todd Stephens, Matt Bradford, Joe Hackett, and Madeleine Dean.

Rep. Joe Hackett helped the Herbert W. Best Post 928 raise funds to keep coffee flowing to the homeless at the VA Medical Center in Coatesville.

Rep. Hackett recent met with the management team and associates of the K-Mart in Brookhaven, which has been a fixture in Brookhaven for over 35 years and is proud to be an involved member of the community. Their fundraising efforts include work with the March of Dimes and St. Jude's Children's Hospital and they graciously donated food and water to the Brookhaven shelter during Hurricane Irene in 2011. K-Mart is a shining example of how a nationally-owned business can become an integral part of their local community.

Rep. Joe Hackett announces that the MGM Ridley Mixed-Use Development Project, in partnership with the Delaware County Industrial Development Authority (DCIDA), was awarded $1.25 million in funding through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Infrastructure Development Program (IDP). The project will be comprised of at least two new hotels, restaurant space, convenience retail with gasoline and a multi-use pavilion.

Rep. Hackett took part in the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new PHEAA Seaport Facility in Chester. Once it is fully operational the center will employ 150 workers and can expand from there.

It was my pleasure to take part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Emergency Department at Riddle Hospital. From left, John Lynch, President and CEO of Main Line Health; Rep. Hackett; and Gary Perecko, President of Riddle Hospital.

District Attorney Jack Whelan and area police chiefs join Rep. Hackett at the Law Enforcement Memorial in Rose Tree Park to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

I want to thank everyone who came out this weekend to take advantage of the industrial shredder at my office. The best way to prevent ID theft is to destroy any documents that contain your personal information.

Rep. Joe Hackett, left, took part in his second policy hearing on job creation this week, this time in West Chester with Reps Dan Truitt, center, and John Lawrence. “State government must know when it’s getting in the way,” Hackett said. “I want to thank all the entrepreneurs who testified. You’ve taught us a great deal. Know I will take what I learned back to Harrisburg.”

Rep. Hackett attended the Subway Restaurants sponsored exhibition game that featured youths from the three Ridley Challenger teams and another from the Garnet Valley area in his old neighborhood, Leedom Field clubhouse on Tuesday August 7th. The Little League Challenger Division is for boys and girls with mental and physical challenges, It gives them a chance to compete just like everyone else. Ryan Howard showed up as an honorary coach for the game. Among the attendees were Ridley Township Little League Challenger coach Phil Pierce and son Chris, Ridley Township Commissioners Robert J. Willert and Fiore “Chick” Peticca, as well as Hackett’s old friend Joe "Porkchop" Phillips.

Rep. Joe Hackett, right, co-hosted a Policy Committee hearing with Rep. Warren Kampf, left, and Policy Committee Chairman Dave Reed to gather input from specialists in some of the Pennsylvania’s most technologically advanced industries to better assess how the state can help these companies fuel job creation and economic growth.

Rep. Hackett recently visited the Senior Lift Program, which was founded three years ago by Ms. Jennell Williams and has been providing computer literacy training to senior citizens in our area ever since. Their mission is to sustain, fulfill and enhance the quality of life for seniors. Hackett was honored to see the program in action and speak with several of the "students" in attendance.

Rep. Joe Hackett (R-Delaware) joined colleagues at a press conference in the Capitol Rotunda to discuss his successful fight to restore $17.8 million in funding for human services to the 2012-13 budget to reduce the waiting list for services for 700 special education graduates and 430 individuals with intellectual disabilities with elderly caregivers. Hackett was joined by human service providers.

Congratulations to John Dupiriak on graduating from the Municipal Police Academy.

Rep. Hackett honors Eagle Scout Cole Kinsey, along with his parents Gordon and Carol Kinsey.

Rep. Hackett honors Eagle Scout Jackson Corey. His mother, Viveca Parker, is on the left.

Rep. Hackett takes part in Brookhaven’s Memorial Day Ceremonies.

Rep. Hackett takes part in the grand opening of the new Wawa in Ridley Township.

During the Clara Barton Awards Reception hosted by the SEPA Chapter of the Red Cross, Rep. Hackett presented a congratulatory citation to District Attorney Jack Whelan, who received the chapter's David Henderson Humanitarian Award.

Rep. Hackett emceeing the opening ceremonies for the 16th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Run on May 12 in Tinicum. Each year a group of officers run from Philadelphia to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in DC to raise awareness for fallen officers.

Rep. Hackett reading "Stop Snoring Bernard" to children at the Step By Step Learning Center in Morton.

Great news! Delta Airlines has chosen the Conoco Phillips facility in Delaware County for its business expansion. Rep. Hackett had the pleasure of meeting with Ed Bastian, president of Delta Airlines during a recent visit.

Rep. Hackett presents a certificate of recognition to scholarship recipient Victoria Fisher of Swarthmore, who attended the Taylor Community Foundation's Scholarship Awards Ceremony with her parents Robert and Nina.

I was pleased to be part of the Bridge Educational Foundation ceremony in which the group, through the support of AWI, CSX Transportation, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, RBC Capital Markets, Penn Terminals, UnitedHealthcare and Waste Management, donated $219,000 in scholarship money to the families of Delaware County.

Rep. Hackett, second from left, attended the Green Ridge Annual Awards ceremony at Kings Mill. From left are Gary Smith, of the Aston Police Department; firefighter Mike Young of Green Ridge Volunteers; and Nicole Koban of the Media Police Department.

At the Brookhaven Fire Department’s Annual Banquet, Rep Hackett, far right, joined Chief Rob Montella Jr., far left, in honoring Rob W. Montella, second from left, who was named Firefighter of the Year; Christine Aurilio, third from the left, who was named Junior Firefighter of the Year; and Tom Kelly, the EMS of the Year.

Rep. Joe Hackett participated in a memorial at the Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital in Morton to remember service dogs and the canines who stood alongside our police officers and military men and women. They were more than pets, they are partners and friends.

At the Penn Delco School District's 4th Annual Technology Expo, held at Sun Valley High School in Aston, Rep. Joe Hackett presented the school with a new state flag. From left are Sun Valley High School Principal Pete Donaghy, Rep. Hackett and Penn Delco Superintendent Dr. George Steinhoff.

Congratulations to Tom Dolan, a senior at Ridley High School, who was recently nominated by U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan to attend the United States Naval Academy in the fall. Special thanks to Rep. Meehan for his selection. Tom represents the best and brightest of our community.

In Rep. Joe Hackett’s ongoing outreach to the business leaders of the 161st District, he met with Joe Solomon, owner and president of Provident Energy in Nether Providence Township. Founded in 1997, Provident Energy, which employs three people, helps companies lower their energy costs through efficiency design recommendations, electricity supplier selection information and other facility improvements.

Rep. Joe Hackett addressed the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Dec. 16 to update the group on legislation Hackett is supporting to help the state’s entrepreneurs expand their workforces.

Eagle Scouts Xander Ortoleva and Bailey Williamson of Troop 277 with citations presented to them by Rep. Joe Hackett.

I appreciated the opportunity to tour the Exelon Power Generating Station in Eddystone and learn about the operation.

Rep. Joe Hackett greets constituents along the parade route of the annual holiday parade in Brookhaven.

Rep. Joe Hackett addressees emergency care workers during his Firefighter Information and Resource night at Delaware County Community College. In attendance were Reps. Steve Barrar and Frank Farry; Sean Harris, a research analyst with the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee; and State Fire Commissioner Ed Mann.

Rep. Joe Hackett meets with Bill "Hutch" Hutchinson, a welder who was recently laid off by the Conoco Phillips refinery closure who is working part-time for the company.

Rep. Joe Hackett with workers from East Coast Constructors, Inc. from Holmes that specializes in pipe welding for oil refineries and is being devastated by the Sunoco and Conoco Phillips refinery shutdowns. From left are Jim Golden, General Manager; Vito Valerio, Director of Mechanical Services; and Jim Pitts, Operations Manager.

Dan Tancibok, left, president of the Keystone Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA), presents Rep Joe Hackett with the Legislator of the Year award. With them are Michael McGrady, second from right, of the MCM Consulting Group, and Frank Jannetti, NENE outgoing president.

I want to thank everyone who attended my first Senior Health and Lifestyle Expo. It was wonderful meeting all of you, and I hope you found the information and advice you were looking for.

Rep. Joe Hackett, speaking at a 9/11 commemoration in Ridley, remembers the bravery of those lost 10 years ago.

Rep. Joe Hackett speaks at a ceremony in Brookhaven to honor those who sacrificed ten years ago on 9/11.

Rep. Joe Hackett welcomes members of the Herbert W. Best VFW Post 928 in Folsom, who accepted donations for the troops made by constituents. From left with Hackett are Sharon Ebinger, Auxiliary President; Nick Constantine, Adjutant; and Bill Daws, Auxiliary Vice President.

Rep. Joe Hackett, back row center, applauds Gov. Tom Corbett, front center, for signing legislation that allows parents to request a “Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth.” With Hackett in back are Reps. Matt Baker and Kurt Masser. In front are Sen. Jake Corman and Rep. Kathy Watson.

Rep. Joe Hackett lends his support to the Kedron Cheerleaders who were washing cars to raise money for a competition in Walt Disney World.

Rep. Joe Hackett stands in front of the industrial shredder that helped constituents destroy their personal documents to protect them from identity thieves.

Rep. Joe Hackett, right, with Delaware County District Attorney Mike Green, left, and Stephen Oswald, COO of Boeing Information Solutions.

Rep. Joe Hackett meets with Nancy Morrison, president of LIFE at Home, and Jonathon Aistrop, the CEO of LIFE at Home, during a tour of the facility. LIFE at Home offers medical care and personal support to keep seniors active, healthy, and living at home.

Rep. Joe Hackett speaks at the 2011 Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation ceremony, which honors the memory of the brave men and women of Delaware County law enforcement who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of peace, order and freedom.

Rep. Joe Hackett, center, joined Rep. Tina Pickett and Sen. Gene Yaw at the Chesapeake Energy rig in Towanda. The legislators were conducting a fact-finding tour on Marcellus Shale.

Michael Kalichak, the Veteran Services Officer in Rep. Joe Hackett’s Brookhaven office, and WWII veteran and constituent Angelo Marsella.

Rep. Joe Hackett, surrounded by friends and family, cuts the ribbon on his district office, 554 E. MacDade Blvd., in Folsom during his March 26 Open House. Joe was honored to have Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi join in the ceremony.

Rep. Joe Hackett takes part in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Springfield. Hackett marched with U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan and other local representatives.

Rep. Joe Hackett takes part in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Springfield. Hackett marched with U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan and other local representatives. Please visit my Springfield St. Patrick's Day gallery, located under the photo gallery tab in my left side navigation bar, to see more pictures from this event.

Recognizing the role scouting plays in building character, Rep. Joe Hackett visited St. Joseph Catholic Church in Aston to present a citation to Scout Patrick Finn. With Patrick are, from left, his grandfather, Ed Finn Sr., and his parents Ed Finn Jr. and Margaret Finn.

Rep. Joe Hackett takes the oath of office while wife Maureen holds the Bible. Also shown here are sons Shawn (left) and Joe Jr. (right).

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