Joe Hamm 🇺🇸

I had a great time being a part of the interviewing team with Montoursville Area High School FFA for next school year’s Leadership team. This is an incredible group of young men and women and Montoursville FFA will be in great hands! Congratulations to each of these students on their pursuit of leadership.

Thank you to the over 125 people that attended the meeting to learn about the Rose Valley Lake project. We learned more details on the project from the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission and the expected timing of the project. I believe our collective voice was heard - get the project done so we can get our Lake back!

It was an honor to recognize Layla Gallagher from Salladasburg who courageously started CPR on her grandfather who experienced a medical emergency. Through her actions, she saved her grandfather’s life. Layla had learned CPR as part of her course work at Jersey Shore Area School District. Layla is a hero and I was honored to recognize her at the Avis Fire Company #1 where her grandfather serves as Deputy Chief.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms in Lycoming and Sullivan Counties and our region! Thank you for all that you do!

I enjoyed catching up with my friends at Pier 87 Bar & Grill during the Montoursville Chamber of Commerce Winter Mixer. The Pier was packed and the food was amazing as always! The team at the Pier do an outstanding job and always make you feel at home.

Recently, I toured PDC Spas in Woodward Township, Lycoming County. PDC Spas is a leader in the hot tub and swim spa industry and has been in the greater Williamsport area for over six decades. During my college years, I worked at PDC Spas in the plumbing department assembling the plumbing for each Spa. PDC Spas is another example of how our area is home to world class manufacturers who make high quality products by local workers.

Make no mistake about it, The United States of America is the greatest Country in the World 🇺🇸 I was honored to speak at the kickoff of the 250 years Celebration (1776-2026) in Lycoming County. Pennsylvania is the birthplace of our Nation and Freedom. Lycoming County has shared a big part in America’s history. From Williamsport once being the Lumber Capital of the World, to Williamsport being the home of Little League baseball, to the Fair Play men in the Jersey Shore area declaring independence at the Tiadaghton Elm along Pine Creek on July 4, 1776, our area and region has played a significant role in our 250 years of history. May God Bless Pennsylvania and May God Bless the United States of America 🇺🇸 @America250_PA

I was honored to celebrate the Muncy Girls Soccer team on their first ever PIAA District IV Class A championship and for making it to the Final Four in the Pennsylvania State Championship this season. A new school record of 20 wins, these young ladies made our community proud! Congratulations to the Muncy Girls Soccer team.

What an honor to celebrate 50 years with Poco Farm Road Church in Loyalsock. We heard from 4 of the Pastors over those years who all shared amazing testimony to God’s faithfulness to His church. Thank you Poco Farm Road Church for all you do in our community, supporting missions around the world and a very special ministry to my family the Early Childhood Learning Center!

It was a great celebration with the American Rescue Workers-Williamsport as they unveiled their Mobile Food Pantry. Food insecurity remains a significant issue in our communities and finding ways to get food to families is important. Thank you ARW for all that you do in our community!

I had a great time at the Saint John's School of the Arts 30th Anniversary celebration and ribbon cutting. The students who shared their musical talents as part of the celebration did an incredible job! SOTA serves more than 200 students who range from the age of 3 to 83 years young! Classes include music, dance, and art. Congratulations to Saint John’s School of the Arts and all those who make it possible in our community!

I appreciated the opportunity to tour the new Lycoming County Coroner's Office in Williamsport. Our County Coroner has done more with less for many years and it is great to see him have a facility that will fit the operational needs of today and well into the future. Thank you to Charles Kiessling, Kate and the rest of the team for all that you do! I appreciate each of you!

Last night I presented a Citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to UPMC North Central Pa. Susquehanna Regional EMS in honor of them being named the 2025 Dick Ferneau National EMS Service of the Year. They are the first EMS service in Pennsylvania history to earn the National award and as I said in my remarks SREMS is second to none. They are outstanding and do an incredible job answering the call in our communities and region. Congratulations Susquehanna Regional EMS!

Recently, I joined Congressman Glenn Thompson to announce federal and state funding for Old Lycoming Twp Vol Fire Co. With these funds, Old Lycoming Township VFC will complete a Fire House Renovation Project. This project will incorporate their college student live-in program within the fire house, modify the fire station facilities to accommodate current operational needs and enhance the facility for future recruitment and retention of essential volunteers.

Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who was a Leader who fought for equality in our communities and our Country. Dr. King called for us to love one another and live in unity. May we strive to live as he would have wanted!

Extremely proud of the Montgomery FFA students for their antique tractor restoration project which is showcased at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Over 25 students helped restore the Farmall Tractor under the direction of Mr. Ulrich and Mr. Wertman. Their tractor received an award for the “Most Authentic Antique Tractor Restoration” project. Congratulations to the Montgomery FFA students and advisors!

It was great to celebrate with Congressman Glenn Thompson his Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act becoming law. This new law gives schools the ability to offer flavored and unflavored whole and 2% milk options during school meals. This will help ensure children receive the nutrition they need to grow into young, healthy adults.

What an honor to celebrate a man that has committed his entire life to public service! Sheriff Mark Lusk’s retirement party was packed with law enforcement, fire personnel, EMS providers, 911 Dispatchers, Judges, public officials, family and friends. Nearly 50 years in law enforcement with Old Lycoming Police Department and then as Lycoming County Sheriff. Nearly 50 years in the fire service where he has served as an Assistant Chief, Incident Commander, and state instructor. Many years as a Deputy Coroner and Chief Deputy Coroner. Mark has been a mentor, a leader I looked up to but most importantly a cherished friend for over 25 years. Congratulations Mark on your retirement! Thank you for your service to our County, our Region and this Commonwealth.

What a bittersweet moment to congratulate Chief Sam Aungst on his retirement from Williamsport Bureau of Fire. Sam has been my friend and more like an older brother to me since my days as a Junior Firefighter at Old Lycoming Twp Vol Fire Co. Sam is a true public servant - serving our Nation in the Navy then the Air National Guard, serving our community as a Township Supervisor and spending his career answering the call on the front lines. Congratulations Chief on your well earned retirement!

On this National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, I recognize and thank our law enforcement officers for their dedication, sacrifices, and the daily risks taken to keep our communities safe. I appreciate your service and will always stand with you. As long as I am blessed with the opportunity to serve, I will always have the backs of the men and women who put on the uniform.