Senators paid tribute on Tuesday to retiring President Pro Tempore Jake Corman whose 24 years of legislative service draws near to a close.
Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman, R-Centre County, fought back tears during his farewell remarks delivered in the chamber on Tuesday as his 24-year senatorial career draws to a close. Oct. 25, 2022 Screenshot from Pa. Senate websitePennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman, known for wearing his heart on his sleeve, fought back tears as he delivered his farewell speech on the Senate floor on Tuesday.
“If you keep the faith in the Senate of Pennsylvania,” Corman said, pausing a long moment to collect himself, “it will never let you down.” “It’s been a really exciting ride,” Corman said in the video that also featured comments from his mother Becky and wife Kelli and his three children who shared some of their own personal insights about their father.
“While his list of accomplishments captures what he has achieved for his constituents and our residents, it is the measures that were not signed into law that represent his mark as a true leader,” said Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward, R-Westmoreland County.