Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Jefferson County Courthouse in Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District. Since its opening in 1869, the Jefferson County Courthouse has undergone serious renovations and changes, but its impact on the community remains steadfast. County Commissioner Jack Matson said: ``You really can't be a resident of Jefferson County and not have the courthouse affect your daily lives.'' Tomorrow, the Jefferson County community will come together to celebrate this milestone on the courthouse grounds in Brookville. The programming will include tours of the courthouse, a performance by the Punxsutawney Area High School marching band, a reenactment of the trial of abolitionist Judge Elijah Heath, and the dedication of a World War II monument. The evening will conclude with the lighting of the bell tower and a special rig designed by students at the Jefferson County- Dubois Area Vocational-Technical School. Jefferson County Commissioner Jeff Pisarcik said it best when he said: ``It's not our building; it's everybody's building that lives in Jefferson County.'' ____________________”