For Immediate Release
January 8, 2010
Contact: Nathan Flood
717-627-0036
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Brubaker Elected Vice Chair of Chesapeake Bay Commission, Chair of PA Delegation

HARRISBURG - Sen. Mike Brubaker (R-36) was elected this week to serve as the Vice Chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission and Chairman of the Pennsylvania delegation for 2010.

Brubaker served in both capacities in 2009 and played an active role in helping to address issues related to the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed through a number of meetings with local stakeholders, state and federal environmental officials and legislators.

“The Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries throughout the 64,000 square mile watershed are an important source of drinking water, fresh food and recreation.  We must continue to do our part to protect this vital resource,” Brubaker said. “It is an honor to be selected by my colleagues to serve in a leadership role on the Chesapeake Bay Commission in 2010, and I look forward to continuing our work to meet pollution reduction goals in a way that makes sense for the 16 million people who live and work in the 6-state region.”

Brubaker’s election was announced at the Chesapeake Bay Commission’s meeting in Annapolis, Maryland on Thursday.